A nearly thousand-mile-long flowing watercourse and source of drinking water for over 5 million people, the Ohio River is one of the most amazing natural resources in this part of the country. It is also an integral part of outdoor recreation, education and tourism in our area and the Ohio River Way is working hard…
Gov. Andy Beshear encourages parents to observe National Teen Driver Safety Week, October 15-21, by making sure their teens know the rules for the road before handing them the keys. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is helping empower parents by joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in its efforts during this time. “This week serves…
This is the time of year when motorists are most likely to strike a deer, which can be both dangerous and now significantly more expensive than in years past, reports AAA. October through December marks deer-mating season, so the animals are more active and therefore, more likely to dart into the roadway, increasing the risk…
The Boone Conservancy will officially launch its Ohio River Conservation Corridor today in Petersburg. This important project will restore and preserve hundreds of acres along 1.25 miles of the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky. In doing so, the project will create a protected riparian corridor for native plant and animal species by connecting to 3,000…
Due to demand in sales, Corporex has opened sales on the third residential building at The Boardwalk Residences at Ovation. Like the other two residential buildings, the first level offers unique retail, restaurant and entertainment spaces for businesses looking to become part of the mixed-used development in Newport. Seven new floor plans are available for prospective…
Kenton County Parks & Recreation is hosting a clean-up at Doe Run Lake on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m.-noon, as part of the Ohio River Sweep. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their kayak or hiking shoes and enjoy the park all while preserving nature. Garbage bags, gloves and waste removal will be provided. Registration…
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office announces road/bridge closures ahead of 47th annual Labor Day weekend fireworks. Riverfest festivities begin at noon on Sunday, Sept. 3, with fireworks scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Bridge Closures for Sunday, Sept. 3: • Purple People Bridge: closes at 12:00 p.m. Will reopen Monday at 2…
For more than a decade, Steve Hayden has been a fixture in the front rows of the audience at Covington’s Board of Commission’s Tuesday night meetings, following along as policy is discussed and voted on. Starting Sept. 5, he’ll be one of the five officials doing the discussing and voting. Hayden, a resident of the…
The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley will be establishing a no wake zone and a river closure on the Ohio River in advance of Sunday night’s Riverfest fireworks. The no wake zone will be on the Ohio River from mile 477.0 (beyond Riverside Park Boat Ramp) to mile 463.0…
Nashville has its winged “What Lifts You” mural. Chicago has “Cloud Gate,” aka “The Bean.” Cincinnati has its “Sing the Queen City” sculpture. Soon, a 12-foot-high “Love The COV” sculpture created in the same vein will take its place in Covington’s growing “gallery” of iconic public art, all the while playing an important part in…
Get ready to take the plunge: This year’s Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim, the only open water swim across the Ohio River and back, is scheduled for Sunday, August 27. The event is a fundraiser for Adventure Crew, a local nonprofit that connects city teens with nature and each other through outdoor adventures. Participants…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Four options for Fourth Street. The city wanted to make sure everyone saw them — and they wanted all residents to know that their feelings can and will be heard. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet made their latest presentation to Covington at the Board of Commissioners’ regularly scheduled caucus meeting this…
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation District (ORSANCO) is calling on environmental stewards and river enthusiasts to join in for an Ohio River Sweep litter cleanup and to celebrate the arrival of Ollie The Do Good Dog in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, August 18. Ohio River Sweep partner Ollie The Do Good Dog is making…
Staff report The City of Newport and River Metals Recycling (RMR) are working together on an agreement to address concerns regarding the operation of the company’s Newport metal recycling facility. River Metals Recyling has committed to making significant investments in advanced technologies that will enhance their processes and the quality of life for local residents….
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Small town life in Kentucky doesn’t mean there are a lack of things to do in those places, at least for what I’ve discovered looking around the state. Here’s a sampling of events to get you started, coming in the next few months. And don’t forget the Kentucky State Fair,…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 The signature design of the KY 8 Licking River replacement bridge is beginning to come into focus. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces four bridge concepts that will move forward for final consideration. These preliminary bridge concepts will be used by the Design-Build Team to guide the technical design of…
The National Alliance on Mental Illness Northern Kentucky (NAMI NKY) has announced plans for its annual NAMIWalks fundraiser to support those suffering from mental illness in the NKY community. The 2023 NAMIWalks event is planned for Saturday, October 7 along Riverfront Commons Tail in Gil Lynn Park, located at 203 Green Devil Lane — adjacent…
Four new dove quota hunts are being offered this season by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources in addition to the traditional mentor/youth quota dove hunts and open dove hunts. Sign-ups for all dove quota hunts open at 8 a.m. (Eastern) Aug. 7 and conclude at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 18. Applications are available…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to school time, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) urges all motorists to exercise extreme caution while driving through school zones and be extra vigilant of school buses and children. With schools reopening, this means increased pedestrian activity and school bus traffic. “Those first days can be difficult…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The beauty of horse farms, limestone cliffs, and river views are on full display during a tour with the nation’s premier railbike company Rail Explorers, whose Bluegrass Kentucky Division offers riders a unique experience along the Bluegrass Scenic Railroad in Versailles. Public tours began Friday, where people can travel through…
Whether it’s gesturing, shouting, threatening — or worse — anger behind the wheel is becoming far too common on America’s roadways. Aggressive behaviors, ranging from speeding to acts of violence, pose a threat not only to other drivers but to passengers and pedestrians as well. “Road rage is the term used to describe extreme anger…
Southbank Partners, a leading regional economic development visionary in Northern Kentucky, has announced the official rebranding of its signature project, Riverfront Commons, marking a pivotal moment for the project as it enters a new era of growth and strives to become an iconic destination along the riverfront in Northern Kentucky. The rebranding of Riverfront Commons…
