By Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune (Part one of a two-part series on the musical legacy of the Historic Matthias Schwab organ) On a hot, sweltering August afternoon in 1970, pedestrians and vehicles moving down 12th Street in Covington became witness to a peculiar sight. Along the sidewalks they beheld schoolboys and young men hurrying…
The birdie putt on No. 10, maybe a six-footer, rolled toward the hole, destined for glory. At least, that’s what Justin Thomas thought. He figured he had read it perfectly. He waited for the ball to drop and the roar from the gallery gathered around the green there at the Quail Hollow Golf Club in…
James Alex Fields, 20, who grew up in Union, has been jailed in Charlottesvile, Va., and charged with second degree murder for plowing his silver Dodge Challenger into a crowd of peaceful protestors at a rally there. He was denied bail at his hearing this morning. Charlottesville resident Heather D. Heyer, 32, a paralegal, died,…
Ryan Craig was majoring in history and public relations at Western Kentucky University when his uncle Larry, a rural journalist who was teaching journalism there, told him to try journalism: “You would do a lot more good, and wouldn’t have to worry about having too much money.” He followed in his uncle’s footsteps, buying a…
The Northern Kentucky Consensus Committee is seeking input from the community to identify and prioritize capital construction projects for the Northern Kentucky region. Over the years, the general premise for including projects on the priority list was that each project should address a clear community need and provide substantial regional benefits. The final list of…
Attorney General Andy Beshear and the Prosecutors Advisory Council (PAC) are joining with local law enforcement officials statewide to crackdown on impaired driving during the heavily-traveled upcoming Labor Day holiday. The Attorney General’s Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, part of PAC, is working with Beshear to highlight the upcoming national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court Tuesday unanimously approved a 1 percent increase in the hotel tax that will be used to help fund an expansion of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Kenton and Campbell counties had previously approved the increase on the transient room tax and the decision by…
Gov. Matt Bevin hosted a special ceremony at the Kentucky State Capitol to present two distinguished Kentuckians, Lori Doppelheuer Kearney of Maysville and Lou Scharold of Alexandria, with the Carnegie Hero Medal. Established by industrialist Andrew Carnegie in 1904, this award recognizes individuals who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree in attempting to save…
Transitions, Inc. is honoring members of the Greater Cincinnati Community who have been nominated by the community to receive special recognition for their work in providing hope to those individuals, families and the community affected by heroin use. Award Winners will be honored at an Awards Gala and WEBN Fireworks Viewing Party on Sunday, September…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor David Dooley could be freed while awaiting a new trial if a request for bond is granted. Dooley’s attorneys, Deanna Dennison and Jeff Lawson, requested a bond hearing at a pretrial conference Thursday in Boone County. Circuit Court Judge James R. Schrand set a September 20 date for the…
The Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) is soliciting applications for $5,000 grants to be awarded in each of the state’s seven major river basins. The application process begins Aug. 1 and will run through Sept. 30. The mini grants would fund local educational, outreach and organizational activities to build local capacity and improve water quality…
Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky is now open in Walton. Sitting on 14 acres, the 46,000-square-foot, full service truck dealership is located at 11095 Dixie Highway, which is situated off of I-71/I-75 at Richwood exit 175. “We opened (July 31st) and we couldn’t be more pleased. Our first customer actually walked through our…
By Michael Ayers NKyTribune intern The new House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill can be seen from miles away. The white and orange paint job stands out as drivers come into Covington on the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge. “It’s a dutch restaurant” said General Manager Brittany Brown. With over 40 television screens and a…
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today managing editor It started 14 years before marrying the love of my life in 1981. Yet the affair that began in 1967, when my father took me to a baseball game at Crosley Field, has carried on through a lifetime. They had me at “Play ball!” My relationship has…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of August. Some events are one time only while others are recurring throughout the month. A list of scheduled events for adults is included here. A separate list of events for teens and children will be published separately….
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A 2016 survey found that 8.2 percent of Kentucky’s high-school sophomores – about one in 12 – said they had attempted suicide at least once in the previous 12 months. That may seem high, but the national rate is even higher: 9.4 percent. “We need to take that seriously,”…
The section of roadway connecting the Northern Kentucky Convention Center and a number of hotels along Third Street adjacent to the Brent Spence Bridge will be getting a much needed injection of light and color. The $40,000 completed project involves decorative LED lighting, spotlights, decorative rocks and lovely yet easily maintainable landscaping and are made…
Wine Over Water, presented by BB&T is less than a month away, happening on Saturday August 26 from 6:30-10 p.m. Wine Over Water is an evening of tasting exquisite wines, local craft beer, and delectable foods all while raising funds to support a vital community resource – Brighton Center.
The Covington Fire Department completed repairs to its emergency fire boat. The boat was put back into service this week. Project repairs were completed in-house by a crew of 20 Covington Company 1 firefighters, primarily those on second shift, saving the City thousands in tax dollars. The project was managed by Battalion Chief Seth Poston…
Several weeks ago, I wrote that a couple of college football yearbooks aren’t showing much love for the Wildcats as Street & Smith’s and Athlon Sports are predicting a fifth-place finish for UK in the seven-team SEC East Division in 2017. And I recently got a copy of Lindy’s Sports annual yearbook, which isn’t expecting…
Landowners who want to improve wildlife habitat on their hunting property should make an effort every year to implement at least one recommended project. At the top of the list should be a continual effort to stop the spread of invasive plants, and eradicate tall fescue grass. It can be frustrating, time consuming and costly,…
NKyTribune staff Amazon Jobs Day will open 10 fulfillment centers across the United States for candidates to take a tour, learn more about working at Amazon and see the jobs in person. Included in the Jobs Day is the Northern Kentucky fulfillment center in Hebron. Potential job seekers can apply for a role on-site at…
