Fort Boonesborough State Park and the Fort Boonesborough Foundation will host a series of “Fireside Chats” with famous characters from Kentucky history beginning on Feb. 4, 2017. During each Saturday program, there will be a “Taste of Frontier Fare” from 5:30-6:15 p.m. The program begins at 6:45 p.m. at the 18th Century Tavern blockhouse. Below…
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s high-tech Mobile Science Activity Center (MSAC) will visit the Kentucky Farm Bureau Young Farmer Leadership Conference on Saturday, Jan. 21 in Covington. The 2017 Young Farmer Leadership Conference is designed to better enable young farmers to effectively advocate for Kentucky agriculture as they expand county Farm Bureau programs…
From humble beginnings in the segregated South, they grew up to become the disparate voices of Black America in the 1960s, the dark and defining era when the nation was ripped asunder by two wars – one in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, the other in the streets and backroads of the Deep South. When…
Thomas More College, along with the WAVE Foundation, presents the next installment of its Marine Biology and Conservation Lecture Series on January 18 at the Newport Aquarium. This lecture features Dr. Gitte McDonald a physiological and behavioral ecologist and Assistant Professor of Vertebrate Ecology at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories in Monterey Bay in CA. …
By Mary Meehan Ohio Valley Resource Sitting on top of the Bible on Pastor Brad Epperson’s desk at the Clay City First Church of God is a list of goals for his small congregation written in a looping cursive hand. “Our community ought to see the love of God in us, not just by our…
The latest developments pertaining to Covington and Northern Kentucky riverfront development will be explored at the January 19 CBC luncheon featuring Southbank Partners President Jack Moreland. The event is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Madison Event Center. Moreland will provide updates on projects that are part of Southbank’s Imagination 2020 initiative. Imagination 2020…
With the possibility of wintery weather moving into the state Thursday, the Kentucky State Police (KSP) is cautioning motorists to be prepared for hazardous driving conditions. “Winter driving can present formidable challenges including sleet, snow, slick roads, freezing temperatures and reduced visibility,” says KSP spokesman Tpr. Josh Brashears. “It can be a deadly combination if…
Thanks to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Sports Medicine for sponsoring our girls’ high school basketball coverage once again this season. See all of our girls’ basketball stories here and watch for state tournament coverage March 8-12 from BB&T Arena on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A good team effort trumped an outstanding individual…
The first snowfall of 2017 is expected to hit the tri-state region tomorrow morning and the AAA Roadside Rescue Team will be ready to respond to calls for assistance from motorists. Weather predictions indicate that 1-3 inches of snow will blanket the region and with slick roadways that can be difficult to maneuver,…
The City of Dayton, Kentucky has hired Robert Yoder to serve as its next Main Street Manager. “With unique assets like the Manhattan Harbour Development, two marinas, and the only Distinguished School District in the Northern Kentucky River Cities, Dayton is poised for growth,” Yoder said Tuesday. Yoder has previously served as the Renaissance Coordinator…
Most everybody makes New Year’s Resolutions. Typically, these resolutions aren’t much fun, such as lose weight, pay off a credit card bill, or clean up the “junk” in the attic, garage or the basement. Research has shown that few people accomplish these resolutions in the next 12 months, or ever, in some cases. I’m all…
In support of a grassroots effort to bring 62-year-old Thoroughbred jockey Perry Ouzts to the attention of the National Racing Hall of Fame, Turfway Park will honor the local rider and his continuing 43-year career with Perry Ouzts Day on Fri., Jan. 6. The day’s fourth race will be named for Ouzts, with a presentation…
As Kentucky’s legislators convene for the 2017 General Assembly, they have clearly communicated their plans to focus on job creation and education – appropriately linking economic and workforce development with equipping our students to compete in a global economy and strengthen the talent pipeline that will position our state for success. Bold goals coupled with…
Drivers who miss between one to two hours of the recommended seven hours of sleep in a 24-hour period nearly double their risk for a crash, according to new research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 35 percent of U.S. drivers sleep less than the…
It is certainly no exaggeration to say that small businesses form the backbone of our state’s economy. That’s why it is so important that our elected leaders in Frankfort do everything possible to help these small businesses thrive in a 21st century environment. Small businesses are a key driver of Kentucky’s economy, and the…
Ambitious goals, greater transparency and better tests are among the recommendations of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence for the state’s new accountability system. The statewide citizens group said the accountability system should be a major driver of education excellence for all students no matter their background or the barriers they face to success. …
The Franklin Circuit Court has approved an agreed judgment to return funds from the defunct Kentucky School Board Insurance Trust (KSBIT) to nearly 200 Kentucky schools, colleges and education groups and to the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services Association (KLCIS). Under the terms of the settlement negotiated by Department of Insurance Commissioner Brian Maynard,…
Professor Harold Hill will be marching into The Carnegie with his 76 trombones next month for The Carnegie’s production of THE MUSIC MAN, playing weekends January 19-29, 2017. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, THE MUSIC MAN follows fast-talking salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City Iowa into buying…
As your spouse suggests a New Year’s Eve party this year, I’m sure that many of you are haunted with flashback of some of your “Wish That I Could Take That Moment Back” moments from previous New Year’s Eve gatherings. While others of you wear those memories as badges of honor, I personally call them…
NKyTribune staff There is still time to purchase premium seats for Turfway Park’s New Year’s Eve party, but some are in short supply. Turfway Park will ring in 2017 with its much-anticipated bash featuring live thoroughbred racing, a free concert by Doghouse and a variety of entertainment options. Live racing gets the party started, with…
Editor’s Note: the cover photo is an image of the bath house at Big Bone Springs, built by Lucas Coombs at close of war of ’64. Photo dated Oct, 24, 1900 is supplied by a Mrs. Eaton They say a photo is worth a thousand words. If that’s true, then the Kenton County Public Library…
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday So you want to make 2017 a healthy year, but you’re a little leery about committing to an hour at the gym every day? Here are some suggestions from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to safeguard the health and safety of you and your family, and these New Year’s resolutions…
