The hydrangeas are past their peak. Blue-green fades gracefully to a luminous, pearly luster, while rose-colored bursts ease toward rust. Brawny weeds and muscular green leaves threaten to overpower, yet they seem unconcerned. Grazed by a gentle breeze, they nod their shaggy heads and bow, still cheerful as summer ends. Years ago, I wrote a…
First of two parts By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky University’s sixth president, Dr. Ashish Vaidya, officially kicked off his presidency July 2. Prior to serving as St. Cloud State’s interim president, Dr. Vaidya served as provost and vice president for academic affairs at St. Cloud State University from 2015 to 2016. From…
An Asian insect pest, which threatens maple trees and other hardwoods in North America, has been found on Kentucky’s doorstep. Multiple infestations of the Asian Long-Horned Beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis) were found beginning in 2012 in southern Ohio’s Clermont County, just east of Cincinnati. While there have been no reports of infestations in the Kentucky counties…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of August. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults is published separately. Teen Cafe (M/H) Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK (2665)…
Are you a hard-core exercise enthusiast who aspires to be on American Ninja Warrior, or does your notion of outdoor activity consist of sitting in a lawn chair and listening to cellists and woodwinds? Would you rather paddle or pedal? Do you have two legs or four? No matter – wherever you fall on the…
We all have seen it happen before — a good employee makes a terrible decision while at work or on their personal time, but what if he or she does it driving their personal vehicle while conducting business for his or her employer? I suspect most of you are saying “what does that matter to…
The NKyTribune will be featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2018 season on Aug. 17. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Evan Merrill NKyTribune contributor…
Three Northern Kentucky nonprofits have teamed up with a national nonprofit, Samaritan’s Feet, to see that every pre-K through 6th-grade student in Newport, Bellevue and Dayton public schools get new shoes for the coming school year. Southbank Partners, Butler Foundation, and the NKyTribune are local sponsors for the project which involves nearly 2,000 students. Samaritan’s…
Kenton County Judge/Executive and Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation Board Chair Kris Knochelmann announces that Karen Finan will serve as Interim President & CEO of Tri-ED following Dan Tobergte’s departure. Finan is currently President & CEO of the Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance and will be taking on this added responsibility. Judge/Executive Knochelmann also announces…
Significant changes are coming this fall to Kentucky’s familiar blue and red disabled parking placards, aimed at improving parking access for disabled populations and curbing potential fraudulent use. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing is working to implement software system, design and operational changes for the production and issuance of disabled placards…
The NKyTribune will be featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up to the first games of the 2018 season on Aug. 17. We will then provide focused coverage of our local teams throughout the regular season and into the playoffs. By Michael Canizales NKyTribune contributor…
Executives with the world’s top whiskey associations today called upon global leaders to engage in timely dialogue that results in the prompt removal of recent tariffs between long-time friends and allies, particularly those imposed on spirits exports. At the “W9 – Spirit of Collaboration Summit,” hosted by the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, representatives from nine…
The world watched in awe this month as divers rescued 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave system in Thailand. Residents of Kentucky — the land of Mammoth Cave, Lost River Cave, Diamond Caverns and other natural wonders — are familiar with cave rescues. One of the most famous attempts occurred here…
Cost-savings and efficiencies generated by its recently approved merger have allowed Sullivan University to reduce tuition for incoming students this fall. At a time when many schools are raising tuition, Sullivan University will offer the following reduced rates to students enrolling in fall classes: • Undergraduate tuition has been reduced from $395 to $320…
Three new resources released today offer a fresh approach to understanding health in Appalachia by focusing on community strengths and identifying local factors supporting a Culture of Health. The resources were released by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky These resources include case…
On Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at approximately 9:20 p.m. first responders were dispatched to a fully engulfed, single-vehicle collision on northbound I-75 at the 168 mile marker. A Kentucky State Police Trooper, Boone County Sheriff’s deputies and Kenton County Police officers arrived on the scene nearly simultaneously and immediately went to work trying to extinguish…
By David Kubota NKyTribune reporter Keivan Berges swatted a three-run homer Thursday night as the Florence Freedom snapped a two-game losing streak with a 6-1 win over the Traverse City Beach Bums at UC Health Stadium. The Freedom plated a pair of unearned runs in the first inning and added another score in the second…
By David Kubota NKyTribune reporter Tatjana Andracenko has competed in more than 80 golf tournaments, three Junior World Golf Championships, and she can drive the ball 220 yards. But the most amazing thing about her golf game? She’s only 9 years old. The young golf star lives in Independence and is currently on track to…
Last fall, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, in partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, announced the implementation of Lexington’s first all-way pedestrian crosswalk, also known as a “pedestrian scramble” at the intersection of Prall Street and South Limestone. When I first read about this pedestrian scramble down on…
Sanitation District No. 1 will begin an innovative project this month to repair a main sewer line and stabilize the stream bed of Dry Creek in northern Kenton County. The project will address a main sewer pipe that carries 8-10 million gallons of raw sewage to SD1’s Dry Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant every day….
Though he’s firmly entrenched in California as a successful executive for Warner Bros. Entertainment, Derek Fields is forever etched in the basketball history of Northern Kentucky University. But excuse the former NKU All-American if he doesn’t miss the winter weather of the Greater Cincinnati area. The climate of sunny Southern California is a perfect fit…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It has been an up and down year for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series(NCWTS) driver Ben Rhodes and the ThorSport Racing team, with more downs than ups recently. All of that changed Thursday night when Rhodes, from Louisville, guided his No. 41 Ford 150 to Victory Lane in the…
