By Rick Hulefeld The Learning Grove For the first time in America’s history, the best predictor of who will be poor in the future is who is poor today. Rick Hulefeld is founder and president of special projects of Children, Inc. (now The Learning Grove) and a long-time Covington resident and advocate for children. He…
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted at a special meeting Tuesday to uphold the decision of the Newport Independent Board of Education denying the charter school application of River Cities Academy Inc. The application to open a charter school was filed on Oct. 30, 2019, with the Newport Independent Board of Education by Lynn…
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that a barge hit on the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge at Paducah Sunday morning. A tow boat pushing eight empty barges scraped a pier on the main Kentucky span of the structure. The Coast Guard immediately contacted the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to dispatch a certified bridge inspector to…
*Editor’s note: Small number of potentially impacted residents will be notified via mail About 800 Kenton County driver’s license, permit and identification card holders may be receiving a letter from the Transportation Cabinet this month notifying them that they could potentially be impacted by a recent theft of driver licensing equipment at the Kenton County…
Southbank Partners presented the Bellevue Riverfront Corridor Study to Bellevue City Council, capping months of work by the organization and Bellevue residents and business owners appointed to the Riverfront Corridor Study Group by Mayor Charlie Cleves. Mayor Cleves requested that Southbank Partners, the economic development organization for Northern Kentucky’s seven river cities, of which Bellevue…
NKyTribune staff A brazen thief broke into the Kenton County Circuit Clerk’s office on January 26 and stole equipment used to make drivers’ licenses and ID cards. The suspect was caught on camera and the Kenton County Police Department has released the images, along with a description. The office is located in the new Kenton…
The cold was merciless. The wind whipping off the Ohio River was unforgiving. The metal pieces were heavy and uncooperative. And the “fit” required a combination of surgical precision and brute force – often from an aerial perch. But by 1 p.m. Friday, about 15 members of Covington’s Public Works Department had succeeded in erecting…
By Paul Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 15 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” It’s difficult for us today to comprehend how Americans could have ever reconciled their beliefs in democracy, capitalism, and individualism with the ownership of slaves. It seems hypocritical, undemocratic, uncivilized, and even barbaric. When you think about it,…
Northern Kentucky University and Gateway Community & Technical College announce the River City Promise Program that offers free tuition and enhanced benefits for Pell-eligible high school students from Northern Kentucky’s communities. River City Promise builds upon the Gateway2NKU dual admission program which offers explicit degree-pathways for students by eliminating the financial barriers of college. The…
For the seven Northern Kentucky river cities that comprise Southbank Partners, 2019 was a banner year in terms of economic growth, development, and job creation. These cities saw more than $500 million in construction, development, and infrastructure projects take place last year – the most productive year for these cities since I became president of…
Football fans across the country are gearing up to celebrate America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LIV this Sunday (Feb. 2). For many, the Super Bowl celebration will include drinking alcohol, so the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is teaming with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a Fans Don’t Let…
The Archdiocese of Covington said in a news release that a bus carrying Covington Catholic High School students and chaperones back from the March for Life rally in Washington, D.C., was involved in a crash on AA Highway in Campbell County. The charter bus collided with a car Saturday morning around 7:20 a.m. The car’s…
One of Louisville’s signature parks is adding a new feature certain to draw more visitors to the area and enhance the opportunity for recreational enjoyment of the Ohio River. A public boat ramp and accompanying parking area planned for Shawnee Park will provide boaters with convenient river access below McAlpine Locks and Dam and the…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare With a long history of driving a dump truck and farming on the side, Mike Adams knows the meaning of hard work. That’s why he became worried at age 46 when he was too weak to change a tire on his truck – something his 12-year-old son did with no problem. Adams…
Ohio River Foundation’s (ORF’s) Mussels in the Classroom (MIC) is sharing knowledge of an overlooked species to classrooms throughout the region. Established in 2017, it’s the first program of its kind in the country. The program was presented at Boone County Public Library this week to children and their families. And the mussels will remain…
Covington’s riverfront is ringing in the new year with a new restaurant. The Kitchen by Butler’s Pantry is now open in the space formerly occupied by Biscuits to Burgers in RiverCenter Towers. The concept brings fresh southern-inspired food for breakfast, lunch and brunch, with plans to open for dinner early this year. Led by chef…
The owner of the RiverHaus parking garage in MainStrasse Village is reducing rates during weekday business hours to better accommodate lunchtime shoppers and diners. Starting Feb. 1, the cost to park in the garage and/or lot at the corner of Main and Fifth streets will be a flat fee of: • $2 from 5 a.m….
Ice and snow can make maneuvering winter roadways difficult for motorists of any age, but changing weather conditions can be especially challenging for senior drivers. “AAA is taking the opportunity to remind senior motorists about extra precautions they can take to stay safe on the roadways this winter,” said Lori Weaver Hawkins, manager, public and…
Following the recommendation of a panel of 32 Kentucky public school educators, administrators and experts, the Newport Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday night to deny the application for a charter school proposed for the district. The vote to deny the 1,062-page charter school application by the River Cities Academy followed a rigorous vetting by…
By Jill Morenz Catalytic Fund Students from the afterschool program at Ludlow Independent Schools recently unveiled three mosaic benches they made as part of the Celebrate the River Cities Public Art Project. The project is an initiative of the Catalytic Fund and the Ludlow benches were funded with a grant from ArtsWave. Jill Morenz, Director…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce December Eggs ‘N Issues discussion focused on riverfront development and there was plenty to talk about. Panelists included Tom Banta, managing director at Corporex Companies and Corporex Realty and Investment, Jeanne Schroer, president and CEO of The Catalytic Fund and Jack Moreland, president…
On Tuesday, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Riverfront Development. Local leaders will discuss current and future development along the riverfront and the economic benefit it brings to the Northern Kentucky community. Speaking at the event are Tom Banta, Managing Director at Corporex, Jeanne Schroer, President and CEO of The…
