(The NKyTribune is offering free space to all candidates in contested races in NKY. Submit 500-750 word commentary by Nov. 1. None will be published after Nov. 4. Submit now — will be printed on a first-come-first-served basis.) Villa Hills’ voters have a great opportunity to keep stable government this fall. This is a rare…
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series of articles about the ducks most often taken by hunters in Kentucky during waterfowl season. The Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) is Kentucky’s top duck, the species most often taken by hunters during waterfowl season. “Of the 144,400 ducks taken in 2017, 76,376 were mallards,” said John Brunjes,…
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell is no longer scraping the bottom of the political barrel. No, it appears our boy from Louisville has broken through the bottom of said barrel and is in the process of digging his way through to China. Just how low can Mitch go? Wait and see. You…
Seven school districts in Northern Kentucky are celebrating a $5.2 million boost to literacy for the more than 8,000 children they collectively serve. Working collaboratively through the Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services (NKCES), the Bellevue, Bracken County, Dayton, Erlanger-Elsmere, Silver Grove, Southgate, and Williamstown school districts secured the significant grant funding from the U.S….
As the November 6 election approaches, more candidate forums are being scheduled. The NKyTribune is offering a final forum on October 29 for state legislative races and is partnering with the NKY Chapter of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and the Westside Coalition for a Newport City Commission forum. Other opportunities to meet and hear from…
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Education in Northern Kentucky has a long and interesting history. The earliest schools in the region were begun by parents who were looking for an education for their children. These early schools charged a fee or tuition to pay a teacher to conduct classes. Beginning in the 1830s,…
Soon it will be time for little Zombie’s, Captain America’s and a Mary Poppins or two to run from house to house eagerly awaiting Halloween treats. Since they are inevitably going to haul in a ton of chocolate and sticky candy, why not start a trend and provide some out-of-the box ideas for non-sugar treats…
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has awarded support to TANK, access to Northern Kentucky University, extensions to Riverfront Commons and Conner Road Path and paths along KY 8. Board President and Butler County Commissioner T.C. Rogers announced the award of more than $41 million to be distributed to 24 transportation projects in the region….
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its 2018-2019 Theatre + Dance season with MARISOL, which runs Oct. 23-28 in NKU’s Stauss Theatre. Please be advised that MARISOL contains mature language and subject matter. Winner of the 1993 Obie Playwriting Award, MARISOL follows a young, book-smart woman named Marisol Perez, who works in Manhattan…
This past week, 20 people were killed in an awful limousine crash in Upstate New York in what investigators are calling one of the “most deadly” transportation accidents in years. Eighteen of those victims were in the 2001 Ford Excursion limousine when it crashed into a parked SUV in the parking lot of the Apple…
In anticipation of Hurricane Michael and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg Thomas has waived certain commercial motor carrier regulations for operators involved in relief efforts. Secretary Thomas issued the emergency declaration that provides temporary regulatory relief for crews heading to the affected areas to deliver…
Special to NKyTribune First of a series Picture this: The year is 2027. A group of local college grads recently won $40 million in second-round venture funding for their AI web search company. St. Elizabeth is in the process of building its latest hospital and research center in Elsmere. Regional natives Steven Spielberg and George…
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Although the area of Southwest Ohio we now call Cincinnati wasn’t settled until late in the year of 1788, it certainly didn’t mean Europeans hadn’t viewed the grounds here. Robert de La Salle, the intrepid French explorer, viewed the three terraces of Cincinnati. He was presumed to be the…
In 2017, the Secretary of State selected a vendor to replace the paper rosters with an electronic roster, more commonly referred to as the E-poll book. Kenton County was one of the first five counties to pilot the e-poll book and then did a second pilot with five precincts during the 2018 Primary election. …
Holmes High School has an outstanding history of students who have made significant differences in their communities. Five of those former students will be honored for their contributions during the second annual Hall of Honors event from 6-9 p.m., October 10, at the Drees Pavilion. The Covington Education Foundation and Covington Independent Public Schools last…
By Sara Spiegel Special to NKyTribune It was during the summer of 2014 that Shahla Karimi decided to take a break from life in New York City and spend time at her childhood home in LaGrange, a sleepy town just north of Louisville. She often went home when decisions weighed heavy, especially big life decisions….
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State Transportation Cabinet officials are warning drivers to be extra aware of deer on roadways this time of year. “October, November, and December account for more than half of all reported deer-vehicle collisions,” said Deneatra Henderson, chief engineer for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Madisonville office. “We’re taking time to alert…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first step in a massive project to restore more than 1,000 bridges in Kentucky over the next six years is underway. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the Bridging Kentucky program is currently laying the groundwork for 2019 to be one of the busiest bridge-building years in the state’s history….
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted the Commonwealth a REAL ID extension to allow Kentuckians to use their current state driver’s license to board domestic flights and visit military bases. A Kentucky driver’s license, permit or identification card in the current and upcoming standard version…
On Tuesday, October 16, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: River, Road, and Air – A Lesson in Logistics. A group of panelists will discuss the importance of the logistics industry in our region – its advantages and challenges as well as impact on our economy. Panelists will…
The Campbell County Public Library operates four branches. The Cold Spring Branch is located at 3920 Alexandria Pike in Cold Spring, phone 859-781-6166. The Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch is located at 1000 Highland Ave. in Fort Thomas, phone 859-572-5033. The Newport Branch is located at 901 E. Sixth St. in Newport, phone 859-572-5035. The Alexandria Branch…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington City Commissioners were pleased — and a little puzzled — as they heard project updates from the state Transportation Cabinet at their regularly scheduled caucus meeting Tuesday night. Among the updates they heard from Mike Bezold, acting right of way supervisor for District 6, were: – Reconstruction of Hands…
