BB Riverboats to resume Ohio River cruises this weekend — with social-distancing policies in place
BB Riverboats, which has been closed since March 16 because of COVID-19, will resume its cruises on the Ohio River…
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Forest Service announces reopening schedule for Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge
The Daniel Boone National Forest will begin reopening recreation sites in June using a site-by-site approach, including assessment of facility…
First residents move into Madison Place Apartments on Covington riverfront; take virtual tour of choices
Covington’s first high-rise rental community, Madison Place Apartments, officially welcomed its first residents April 24, amid the current COVID-19 pandemic. While…
Shirley Bernstein, widow of Ben Bernstein, of Mike Fink Restaurant, BB Riverboats fame, dies at 97
Shirley Bernstein, who with late husband Ben, built a restaurant empire on both sides of the Ohio River, died Tuesday…
Our Rich History: The Buena Vista Historic District of Newport, itself the oldest of NKY’s river towns
By Margo Warminski Special to NKyTribune Part 22 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” “Newport’s social structure…
KY Transportation Cabinet extends emergency order for commercial drivers in COVID-19 relief effort
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has extended until June 1, an existing emergency order that temporarily lifts regulatory restrictions on…
Covington puts out all-call for “thank you” messages to 1st responders; free daytime parking at RiverHaus
From truckers to nurses, and grocery store cashiers to teachers, there are many people who are working hard to help…
Bunbury Music Festival, scheduled for June 5-7 on the Cincinnati riverfront, has been canceled
NKyTribune staff The Bunbury Music Festival, scheduled for the weekend of June 5-7 on the Cincinnati riverfront, has been canceled…
Covington first to approve $7.4M, federally funded riverbank stabilization/restoration project
The City of Covington approved its participation in the Riverfront Ecosystem Restoration Project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
Horizon Community Funds, community partners create Licking River Conservation, Greenway Fund
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has joined community partners to establish the Licking River Conservation and Greenway Fund, which…
Southbank’s $7.4 million riverbank restoration, stabilization project moving forward after 10 years
A project to stabilize the banks of the Ohio and Licking Rivers in Kenton and Campbell County and restore their…
Kentucky State Police undertake two-week statewide enforcement blitz targeting aggressive drivers
The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division announced on Friday the start of a two-week statewide enforcement blitz targeting…
STEP CG to add 83 jobs with expansion, relocation of Covington headquarters to RiverCenter
NKyTribune staff A big week on the economic development front in Covington continued this week, with the announcement of the…
Ohio River Foundation to offer Student Conservation Leaders program at Pioneer Park, other locations
Building on the successful education programs it has offered since 2005, Ohio River Foundation (ORF) will offer the Student Conservation…
From Where I Am Standing: River City high schools re-imagined — and changing the odds for students
By Rick Hulefeld The Learning Grove For the first time in America’s history, the best predictor of who will be…
State Board of Education upholds Newport decision, denies River Cities Academy charter school request
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) voted at a special meeting Tuesday to uphold the decision of the Newport Independent…
Barge strikes US 45 Ohio River Brookport Bridge at Paducah, minor damage, traffic maintained
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that a barge hit on the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge at Paducah Sunday…
Kenton County drivers affected by licensing office theft can request new card at no charge
*Editor’s note: Small number of potentially impacted residents will be notified via mail About 800 Kenton County driver’s license, permit…
Southbank Partners presents Bellevue Riverfront Corridor Study, laying groundwork for progress
Southbank Partners presented the Bellevue Riverfront Corridor Study to Bellevue City Council, capping months of work by the organization and…
Thief takes equipment used to make IDs, drivers’ licenses from Kenton County Administration Building
NKyTribune staff A brazen thief broke into the Kenton County Circuit Clerk’s office on January 26 and stole equipment used…
Putting up Covington flood wall anything but routine in Friday’s cold; river was expected to crest overnight
The cold was merciless. The wind whipping off the Ohio River was unforgiving. The metal pieces were heavy and uncooperative….
Our Rich History: Abolitionism and the Ohio River Valley, intersection points between free, slave states
By Paul Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 15 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” It’s difficult for…