With Kentucky’s 2017-18 deer season set to open Saturday, with the start of archery hunting, the weather outlook for September looks promising. Yes, rain showers are likely for opening weekend, but the AccuWeather forecast for the month ahead is projected to be cooler to normal in temperature, following a cooler than normal August and a…
WASHINGTON – Remove if you must the hoary statues found in our public squares dedicated to those who perpetuated treason under the banner of the Lost Cause, but by all that is holy spare the John Hunt Morgan figure that rests proudly covered in pigeon droppings on the front lawn of what was once the…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of September. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults will be posted separately. Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years) Mondays, 10 a.m. Scheben Branch, 8899…
A man suspected of killing his girlfriend was apprehended by Florence Police, thanks to the quick response of an alert and attentive motorist. Steven T. Mages, 38, of Loveland, is suspected of killing Natasha Wilson, who was pregnant, in Goshen, Ohio, Wednesday morning. The motorist called 911 and informed a dispatcher that he believed he…
Kentucky will be receiving some strong winds and heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey on Thursday and Friday, Kentucky Today’s Tom Latek reports. “But it’s not going to be like what Texas or Louisiana got,” said John Gordon with the National Weather Service office in Louisville. “It’s also not going to be like…
Each year, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources administers quota hunts for deer, upland birds and waterfowl on state wildlife management areas and other public lands. September is the month to apply for these opportunities. Hunters can apply through the department’s website at fw.ky.gov or by phone at 1-877-598-2401. Either option is available…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of September. A list of scheduled events for adults is included here. A separate list of events for teens and children will be published separately. In the Loop Mondays, 10 a.m. Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK…
Two Northern Kentuckians are among those to be awarded the Commonwealth Award from the Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative. The awards will be presented Wednesday at the statewide KPI Summit on Philanthropy to be held for the first time in its nine years in Northern Kentucky, at the Newport Aquarium RiverRoom. William P. Butler of Corporex Companies…
Beginning today travelers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will see upgrades to the Terminal and Concourses throughout the remainder of 2017 and early 2018 as part of a $6 million Terminal Modernization project. Construction begins today and will be completed in six phases by Spring 2018 with an emphasis on minimizing disruption…
In recents weeks reports have been trickling in from landowners finding dead and/or dying deer on their property around farms ponds and small streams. Samples taken from some of the deer, and sent to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study in Athens, Georgia, verified that the cause was Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), specifically the EHD-2…
Whew! The worst is over. Just when you were thinking it would never end, both decks of the Brent Spence Bridge are back to four lanes for travel. Routine maintenance on the Brent Spence Bridge, where I-71 and I-75 cross the Ohio River is virtually completed. The full-time, multi-lane closures and access ramp closures that…
Danni König scored and recorded an assist, Jimmy McLaughlin and Sem de Wit each scored a goal as FC Cincinnati (9-9-7) cruised to a 3-1 win over Ottawa Fury FC on Wed. night at Nippert Stadium. FCC halted a two-game scoreless streak in USL action and jumped back into the playoff picture by moving to…
Every August all across America, communities experience a phenomenon that I call the “Back to School Trafficitos.” This behavioral phenomenon began last week between the hours of 7-9 a.m. and 3-5 p.m., when it magically seems that your community’s population doubled and every other driver has somehow lost the ability to operate a vehicle safely….
Kentucky has received more than $6.5 million in AmeriCorps federal funding for 23 programs with more than 800 total members, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) announced Tuesday. Most of the programs were funded through an annual grant competition by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), a federal agency that…
The dates are now set for the annual waterfowl blind drawings for Doug Travis, Lake Barkley, Barren River Lake, Green River Lake and Sloughs wildlife management areas (WMAs). Hunters interested in participating in the waterfowl blind drawing must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid Kentucky hunting license, a Kentucky migratory game…
It is that time of year when kids are leaving for college. I remember the excitement of being able to leave home and have “freedom” to make my own decisions. After the first year of college, you return home with a greater sense of independence and maturity. Yes, there is even a sense of “it…
Classes began Monday for Gateway students, and we welcomed a record number of high school students participating in dual credit classes on campus. As I visited campuses, I enjoyed the hustle and bustle of having excited students back on campus. This is one of my favorite times of the year. This school year, KCTCS…
Routine maintenance is taking place on the Brent Spence Bridge, where I-71 and I-75 cross the Ohio River is anything but “routine” for the thousands of drivers using the bridge daily. Since June 23, there have been lane closures and traffic impacts on the bridge and on the routes used to get around the bridge….
A dramatic conclusion to Friday’s series opener at Rent One Park brought a 4-3 victory for the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, over the Southern Illinois Miners. With the Freedom (54-29) leading, 4-1, Pete Perez entered to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning and began by walking Anthony Critelli. A swinging strikeout…
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Dedication ceremonies for Covington Catholic’s newly renovated stadium on Friday created a party-like atmosphere before the football team’s season-opening game against Ryle. When the visiting team scored on the first play from scrimmage, it took some of the buzz out of the celebration. A few minutes later, the CovCath…
David Jordan, 54, of Quincy, is feeling lucky after winning $1,000 a day for life on the Kentucky Lottery’s Lucky For Life game. He matched the first five numbers and the Lucky Ball number to win the game’s top prize. Jordan plays Lucky For Life on a regular basis and often stops at Super Quick…
Major changes were made to this year’s black bear hunting season to reflect expanding bear populations throughout Eastern Kentucky. In 2017, for the first time, the state’s two distinct bear populations will be managed in three zones. There will be a new muzzleloader season in the 22 counties of Zone 3, and nonresidents may now…
