At least 35 million eligible Americans are not registered to vote, Rebecca Beitsch reports for Stateline. Maps are available to compare voter registration in states in 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2014. Stateline map: Voter registration by state in 2014: Hawaii has the lowest rate of eligible residents registered to vote, at 64 percent, followed by Wyoming…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune from Kentucky Speedway As the Crosley Brands 150 stretched beyond its scheduled distance on Friday at Kentucky Speedway, thoughts of taking home the winner’s trophy danced in Austin Cindric’s mind. The prized jukebox eluded the 18-year-old in the same race one year earlier. A determined drive assured it would…
Beyond the Curb, an initiative of The Catalytic Fund, will take you to Ludlow on Sunday October 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Ludlow, Kentucky is a picturesque river town nestled at the base of forested hills. The community is known for its strong neighborhood school system, beautiful old brick homes…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Where is Matt Teaford, Republican candidate for Kentucky’s 67th District House of Representatives? Where does he live and why hasn’t he filed any required fundraising reports with the State Board of Elections? Those are the questions behind a suit filed in Campbell Circuit Court by attorneys Anna Stewart Whites of…
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today that his office is partnering with the Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) Coalition to find ways to offer more training to Kentucky commercial drivers and truck stop employees in recognizing and reporting human trafficking. A main goal of the coalition, Beshear said, is to offer training to all new drivers…
The City of Covington received updated information regarding the recent announcement of the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) closure of its Flat Top Covington facility. Last week, the IRS announced it will be closing its Flat Top facility in Covington as of 2019, resulting in the elimination of nearly about 1,800 jobs in the area. Mayor…
Services have been scheduled for former Covington mayoral candidate Matthew Winkler, found dead in Devou Park Friday morning. His family has posted on Facebook that his death was a suicide related to PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) as a result of two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Visitation for Winkler, a Marine Corporal, will be…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Anglers treasure the fall months in Kentucky. The shortening periods of daylight and the cooler, drier air bring welcome relief from summer and bring on the fall colors. It’s during this time of transition that some of the best fishing of the year can be had. For trout anglers,…
Earlier this year, School Transportation News asked for nominations of fleet managers, supervisors, lead technicians, foremen, and others who stand out in their area of operations for their leadership and expertise in the bus garage. Of 105 nominees from throughout the country, four came from Boone County. School Transportation News only had space to profile nine…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor In a move that will impact 1800 employees of 4100 in the metropolitan area, the IRS says it will close down its “submission processing operations” in Covington by 2019. For the 2017 filing season, the IRS will hire temporary employees at the facility rather than permanent employees. Cost savings over…
Traffic will shift over to the new pavement this weekend on Interstate 71/75 in Kenton County as work continues on the northbound pavement rehab project from 184.7 – 186.9 mile-marker. Beginning at 10 p.m. September 16 (Friday night), traffic will be reduced to one lane northbound for the traffic switch. The lane restrictions will be…
If there is one theme binding the numerous festivals that take place across the commonwealth each year, it’s that if we raise it, grow it or use a lot of it, there’s almost certainly a community that celebrates it. Most of these festivals take place over a 10-week period that begins in late August and…
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist When Rich Dailey talks about what he likes about his adopted state of Kentucky, it sounds like he sees the place as somewhat of a pleasant sanctuary. “Silence and solitude are certainly not unique to Kentucky,” said Dailey, “but they are the first two qualities that I experienced after I…
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Rufus Ballard Atwood came home a war hero in 1919, but not to a hero’s welcome in Hickman, his hometown. Pomp Atwood feared for his son’s safety. So he warned him to be in civilian clothes when he got to town. Some other World War I veterans like Rufus Atwood…
Mermaids return to Newport Aquarium to enchant guests Oct.1 through Oct. 16. Visitors will see mermaids swimming gracefully in the 37-foot long, 120,000-gallon Amazon Tunnel alongside some of the biggest freshwater fish in the world, the Arapaima. Mermaids will be swimming from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week, and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30…
“Man, I love off-season” said no football fan anywhere. All seems right with the world this Saturday morning, as I drink coffee and watch ESPN college football game day. It’s the time of the year where every team is still undefeated and even as a big University of Kentucky football fan like me, I can…
Globalism, and the resulting trade with nations in Europe and Asia, has wreaked havoc on the flora and fauna of North America. Trade with foreign nations has intentionally, or unintentionally, brought non-native plants and animals to the U.S. and Canada that threaten ecosystems, and the very existence of some of our most important native species….
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune On Sunday, 100,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, including 1,500 homeless people who were given seats of honor. They were all there to celebrate the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta (1910-1997) as a saint by Pope Francis. The frail little nun, with a…
Covington’s annual urban arts festival celebrating art in all its forms, Art Off Pike, returns for its 12th year Sunday, September 25. Running from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the urban arts festival takes place in downtown Covington on 7th Street between Washington and Madison and draws thousands to the city’s urban core. The event…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune As the carefree days of summer give way to the first days of September, it’s finally starting to feel like fall in Kentucky. A cold front promised to break the stranglehold of heat and humidity just as wingshooters returned to dove fields for the traditional Sept. 1 season opener….
With one year left before much of western Kentucky becomes the epicenter of the Aug. 21, 2017 total solar eclipse, the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism has created a webpage to enhance the visitor experience and inform guests what to expect during this astronomical phenomenon, www.kentuckytourism.com/eclipse/. This page provides direct links to tourism offices…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of September. Some events are one time only while others are recurring throughout the month. A list of scheduled events for adults is included here. A separate list of events for teens and children is available here ….
