This second article in a two-part series, in honor of Kentucky’s 225th anniversary of statehood, focuses on the 150 years from 1750 to 1900, with a timeline of human use of natural resources. The research for this article is courtesy of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Kentucky’s historical era began when Virginia…
The City of Newport’s proposed 2018 budget is now available to be viewed on OpenGov.com, an online government transparency site that gives the public easy access to the inner-workings of public bodies. “As part of this year’s budget, and future ones, we are implementing an online transparency page through OpenGov that is available to the…
By Pat Moynahan Special to the NKyTribune Service learning sounded like a superb world class education strategy to Boone County Schools Superintendent Randy Poe until sixth-graders at Camp Ernest Middle School proposed a beehive pollination project. When Poe endorsed the project, they told him “we have to build them and place them on the roof,”…
By Sam Quinones The New York Times Sunday Review/Opinion COVINGTON, KY. — Not long ago, I visited a Narcotics Anonymous meeting where men with tattoos and short-cropped hair sat in a circle and talked out their errors. One had lived under an overpass, pimping his girlfriend’s daughter for cash to buy heroin. As the thought…
The Covington Board of Commissioners authorized a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the National Recreation & Park Association, accepting a $10,000 Community Engagement Grant. Selected by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Southwest Airlines®, the Recreation Division will use the grant to engage Covington residents in the planning, design, implementation and ongoing maintenance…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) hosted its 4th Annual Fundraising Dinner at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse in Cincinnati Thursday and NASCAR Hall of Famer and Kentucky native Darrell Waltrip was Guest of Honor. Waltrip, and his brother, Michael Waltrip, were both born in Owensboro and he…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Florence Mayor Diane Whalen delivered her annual State of the City and Budget Address at the City Council meeting. The address provides perspective to Florence residents on the City’s progress and plans for the future. It takes place every year prior to the beginning of the new Fiscal Year,…
Some folks have all the luck. Shelly Sandfoss of Fort Wright recently had the pleasure of watching and photographing Carolina Wrens out her front door, not in a tree, or shrub, or hanging planter – but in her mailbox. Stop all mail delivery and roll out the welcome mat. This isn’t a first for Shelly….
First of two-part series, in honor of Kentucky’s 225th anniversary of statehood, explores the flora and fauna of early Kentucky, Native American cultures, and human use of natural resources during pre-history. The research for this article is courtesy of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Just as the giants of the Pleistocene Era…
Temperatures are on the rise this week and The Kentucky State Police (KSP) department is warning parents not to leave a child alone in a hot car. It may seem like common sense, but every year law enforcement agencies answer calls about unattended children in vehicles. KidsandCars.org reports that 39 children died in the United…
Residents are moving into newly-renovated homes developed by Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, a local non-profit organization that works to end homelessness by providing a continuum of support services. Welcome House works with clients in the key areas of housing, income and benefits and service coordination. Welcome House currently owns and operates an emergency shelter…
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) was presented with a 2017 Achievement Award by the National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) at its 51st Annual Conference in Monterey, California. OKI was honored with NARC’s Major Metro Award for an innovative program it developed in partnership with the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA),…
Kentucky received a 2017 Gold Shovel award from Area Development magazine, recognizing the Commonwealth’s success last year attracting corporate investments that create jobs and grow the economy, Gov. Matt Bevin and the publication’s editors announced. The honor, a first for Kentucky, follows the recent announcement that, in only five months of 2017, the state shattered…
The City of Covington Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department kicks off the 2017 pool season with an opening day celebration on Saturday. The celebration will take place from noon to 6 p.m. at each of the pool and waterpark locations. Covington pools are located at Randolph Park, Eighth Street and Greenup Street, and Goebel Park,…
NKyTribune staff The annual Boone County Farm Tour takes place Saturday, June 24, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The self-guided tour of some of the county’s working and historic farms will offer visitors a chance to learn more about agriculture in Boone County. Agriculture is a vital part of Boone County and there isn’t a better…
Staff report Two fun events in Newport on Saturday celebrate local brews. Newport on the Levee Local Brews & Blues – Saturday, June 10th – 2-8 p.m. Raising the BAR with a craft beer tasting that combines local suds and soulful blues music for an event that’s sure to be ALE good! Local Brews &…
Below are Covington Parks & Recreation Department events and programs. For additional information click here or contact the Parks & Recreation Department at recreation@covingtonky.gov or 859-292-2151. Pool Opening Day The Covington Parks & Recreation Department is having a pool party and you’re invited. Join us for opening day on Saturday, June 10, at any Covington…
Newport’s famous Italianfest starts Thursday at 5 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 9 p.m. It’s the 26th. Get ready for a gastronomical extravaganza and lots of fun. Admission is free. The schedule is: June 8 to June 11 Thur & Fri 5 – 11 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.- 11 p.m . Sun Noon –…
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a plan by Duke Energy Kentucky to complete a transition from storage of coal combustion wastes in ponds to disposal in existing landfills at its East Bend power plant in Boone County. The PSC authorized Duke Kentucky to spend about $94 million to close and repurpose…
The Kentucky State Police will put approximately 110 running and 50 non-running vehicles and other miscellaneous items up for public auction on Friday, June 9. The vehicle brands include Dodge, Jaguar, Toyota, GMC, Chevy, Cadillac, Ford and Mazda. Other miscellaneous items include commercial kitchen equipment, trailers and a vehicle lift. The auction will be held…
During Kentucky’s pioneer era, longhunters and early explorers feasted on buffalo steaks and roasts. Herds were vast and had a significant impact on the land, grazing down vegetation as they traveled, and creating an extensive network of wide trails throughout the state. Many of Kentucky’s buffalo trails served as primitive roads for early explorers, and…
Northern Kentucky University’s Research and Education Field Station (REFS) kicks off its “Talk & Walk” nature series with the first event, Planting for Pollinators, on Wednesday, June 7. The “Talk & Walk” nature series takes place at the Field Station, which is adjacent to and facilitates the use of the St. Anne Woods and…
