By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Imagine a large lake with sandy bathing beaches, a roller coaster over water, a carousel with hand-carved wooden figures, a miniature railroad ride and a bustling midway right in the heart of Northern Kentucky. It existed in Ludlow and was called the Lagoon Amusement Park. The Lagoon was…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Newly fallen snow has a way of awakening the spirit of adventure in kids and grown-ups alike. It’s also nature’s tattletale. As such, a fresh blanket of snow opens a window to new discoveries by revealing which animals inhabit the landscape around us and how they use it during…
The state Senate passed a bill aimed at better protecting child victims of repeated abuse but a 36-0 vote Thursday. Many children who have experienced repeated abuse over time, referred to as a continuous course of conduct, have difficulty remembering the details of each specific incident of abuse, said Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville. The legislation,…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Jane Doe, a pseudonym for a female undergraduate at Northern Kentucky University, has filed suit against the university and four specific representatives, related to a sexual assault she says occurred in a dorm on the campus. Attorney Kevin L. Murphy filed the 19-page suit on behalf of the young woman…
Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is bracing for a major winter storm, which is approaching the Commonwealth. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Kentucky as the weather event approaches the Commonwealth. “Over the next 48 hours, a major winter storm is expected to impact many regions of Kentucky— potentially causing ice-related…
Kentucky’s Attorney General would be given jurisdiction over the state’s human trafficking cases under a bill approved Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. Jurisdiction over these cases now lies with Kentucky’s Commonwealth’s Attorneys and county attorneys. House Bill 229 would expand that jurisdiction to the Attorney General’s Office to beef up investigation and prosecution of…
Saturday morning, 7:30. 29 degrees. The icy streets around Edgewood and Fort Mitchell were filled with runners. The roads around Fort Thomas and Florence were filled with runners. The sidewalks in Covington, Newport, and across the Ohio River in Cincinnati were filled with runners. It’s that time of year. The holidays are over, and the…
Due to the severe weather conditions, the Kentucky State Parks are offering special lodging rates to assist stranded travelers and others who may need lodging during the winter storm, Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland announced today. Lodge rooms will be available for $49.95 a night at the 16 resort parks. This rate will be available during…
Sixteen business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for their local community colleges. They have been selected to lead their local colleges’ Business Champions Council and will serve on the statewide council as part of the KCTCS Fuel the Force campaign. The campaign is…
First of a two-part series on white-tailed deer in Kentucky — pre-settlement, remnant deer herds, deer hunting prohibited and early restoration efforts. These are arguably the “good old days” of deer hunting in Kentucky. The 2015-16 season ended Monday with an all-time record harvest of more than 155,295 deer. Thanks to decades of wise and…
Business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for their local community colleges. A group of sixteen has been selected to lead their local colleges’ Business Champions Council, and will serve on the statewide council as part of the KCTCS Fuel the Force campaign. The…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his father, with the take-off points in Campbell County. The people and places he encountered then help define his passion about the state. “Kentucky by Heart” shares part and parcel of his joy. A little history,…
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Is Rick Pitino flirting with Nevada Las Vegas? Again? Probably not. But if so, it wouldn’t be the first time he has entertained overtures from Sin City. A report in Saturday’s Las Vegas Review-Journal cited an unnamed source who “insists (Pitino) is interested in the job,” 15…
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The coldest temperatures since the last visit of the Polar Vortex late last winter dim prospects of hunting and fishing over the next week or so. During times of single-digit temperatures greeting you in the morning, a little planning of outdoor adventures for the coming year helps lift spirits…
High water from the Ohio River continues to impact portions of West Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in McCracken County. Due to the unexpected conditions, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is adjusting the number of spots available for the area’s firearm open deer hunt scheduled Jan. 16-18. The first 125 hunters who…
“I Sees Dead People” was the phrase the little boy said to Bruce Willis in the 1999 Supernatural Horror Thriller “ Sixth Sense;” and just like that little boy, I sometimes see the same but not in the ghostly way. As a safety and risk management consultant in the insurance profession, I see and view…
While Kentucky’s honey bees are clustering through the winter, beekeepers will have opportunities to sharpen their skills in schools throughout the Commonwealth. “Kentucky has a rich heritage in beekeeping, and today it’s becoming increasingly popular as a hobby as well as a business,” Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles said. “These schools offer valuable information from experts…
Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood day trips (and sometimes overnight ones) orchestrated by his father, with the take-off points in Campbell County. The people and places he encountered then help define his passion about the state. After teaching 28 years, Steve spends much of his time today writing and…
Covington Mayor Sherry Carran has announced plans to seek a second term. The Covington mayor’s race requires a primary if more than two candidates seek the office and the filing deadline is Jan. 26. If a primary election is necessary, it will take place May 17. Carran announced her intentions and the reasons she is…
Lee McNeely, president of the Northern Kentucky Bird Club, was pleasantly surprised recently at the number of American Bald Eagles he spotted on the Ohio River. One day, on an 8-mile stretch of the Ohio River between Belleview and Petersburg in Boone County, he spied seven Bald Eagles. “That was very unusual,” said Lee. “Usually…
The Corbin Tourism and Convention Commission has finalized a contract with Wasatch Railroad Contractors of Cheyenne, Wyoming to load former Louisville & Nashville 0-8-0 2132 and tender, plus L&N steel bay window caboose number 30, and truck them from Bainbridge, Georgia to Corbin. There, the equipment will be placed on a display track adjacent to…
Kentucky Speedway in Sparta has announced it is undertaking a comprehensive renovation of its racing surface which is highlighted by increased banking in Turns 1 and 2 and further includes drainage improvements, additional SAFER barrier, and repaving of the entire 1.5-mile tri-oval. Work has begun and will be completed in time for this year’s NASCAR…
