Paul Miller Ford “wanted to do something big” for the Fourth of July, and when they couldn’t find a flag big enough for their 27-acre dealership — they found a creative solution. They “hit the lots” to make one themselves. Seven hours , 10 drivers, and 123 cars later they have a special flag covering…
A 57-year-old Lawrenceburg man died in a single-car accident on Interstate 275 in Boone County Saturday afternoon. There were no passengers in the vehicle and no-one else was injured in the incident. Law enforcement officials say the man may have suffered a medical event just prior to the accident. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office issued…
Looking to escape the summer heat, Kentuckians will flock to local pools, waterparks and lakes for a day of relaxing relief or to play water sports. However, contact lens wearers sometimes break important sanitation rules and risk infection by wearing their contact lenses around water, which often contains bacteria. The Kentucky Optometric Association (KOA) offers…
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” host and former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones will serve as the Honorary Pace Vehicle Driver for the sixth annual NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto parts on Saturday, July 9. “As a fan of NASCAR, riding in the pace vehicle is an honor,” Jones said. “I…
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce along with the International Trade Association (NKITA) is holding an event to discuss the recently completed $5 billion expansion of the Panama Canal and how it affects businesses in Kentucky and along the Ohio River, on July 8. Do you know how the Panama expansion affects our region? “The…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of June. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults is available here . Storytime: Toddler Tales (2-1/2 to 3-1/2 years) Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, 11 a.m Main…
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune intern Service. Devotion. Tradition. These words describe the Eifert family from Latonia, who were recently honored by the naming of a street near Holy Cross High School. “Eifert Family Way” runs parallel to Church Street between East Southern Avenue and the railroad tracks, behind Holy Cross Church and the Thomas B….
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Let’s talk politics. The two candidates running for the presidency can be described in this way. One is a member of the Washington elite, vetted by the former president, and is both a former U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Senator from New York. The other is a wealthy…
From the Rural Blog U.S. coal production recently hit historically low level, but is rebounding, and investors seem to think it has bottomed out, BB&T capital markets analyst Mark Levin said in a note to clients last week. Tim Loh of Bloomberg reports on that, adding: “Some coal stocks are rallying as a recovery in…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Millions of motorists soon will take to the nation’s roadways with plans of spending the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend boating on a lake or river. But one of the busiest boating weekends of the year is not a time to throw caution to the wind. “As a…
After the governor vetoed legislation earlier this year that would have created a new Kentucky driver’s license to meet the tougher federal standards of the Real ID Act, a panel of lawmakers gathered this week to discuss a path forward. The state will first ask federal officials for an extension to meet the tougher standards,…
By Liz McEwan Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives The city of Newport has experienced steady growth in the 15 years since Newport on the Levee brought a major boost to the Northern Kentucky riverfront. More recently, an influx of community-minded residents and business owners has helped Newport solidify its reputation as far more than…
Kentucky State Parks will celebrate the Fourth of July with activities across the state with the events include fireworks displays, picnics, entertainment and more. Kentucky State Parks have lodges, cottages, restaurants, campgrounds, historic sites, marinas, golf courses, hiking trails, fishing and more recreational activities. To make lodging or camping reservations or to learn more about…
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honored Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in passing landmark tourism legislation that will elevate and transform the KDA’s Kentucky Bourbon Trail® adventures. “Sen. Schickel spent countless hours advocating and negotiating this historic legislation that will reform our tourism experiences, create jobs, spur…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Hunger Task Force held the first of 10 regional meetings Tuesday at the Campbell County Extension Office in Highland Heights. Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles was joined by Kurt Reiber, CEO, Freestore Foodbank and Tamara Sandberg, executive director, Kentucky Association of Food Banks to begin the…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist This is a reprint of a Kentucky by Heart column that was originally published on April 28, 2015 I’ve always liked to sell things, even at an early age. I helped Mom sell strawberries picked from our patch on our three-and-a half acre farm in Claryville. I tried selling greeting…
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist When the Yankees captured Confederate President Jefferson Davis, a Christian County native, Trigg Countian Hazard Perry Baker offered his sword as a token of surrender. Baker, a Rebel army lieutenant, doesn’t rate even a line in most history books. Neither does Capt. Given Campbell and the other horsemen from the…
This past weekend most of us sat in front of the television and watched in horror the news of the deadly attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL. While watching survivors being interviewed I noticed when people are faced with a near-death experience some freeze in their tracks and succumb to their morality, while…
This is the last of four articles on Kentucky’s ancient fish. The American paddlefish (Polyodon spathula) is a member of family Polyodontidae, closely related to the two species of sturgeons in Kentucky — the shovelnose sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus platorynchus), and the lake sturgeon (Acipenser fulvescens). Fossil records of paddlefish date back over 300 million years, nearly…
NKyTribune staff report Northern Kentucky drivers traveling into Cincinnati this weekend should be aware of lane closures and restrictions on Interstate 71. The disruption will include a shutdown of Northbound I-71 across the Brent Spence Bridge. The disruptions are part of the $30 million Lytle Tunnel Project that began last year and will not be…
The Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has nominated KET productions and programs for 14 Regional Emmy Awards. The awards recognize excellence in the areas of local news, programming and individual achievement and are one of the industry’s highest honors. “These Regional Emmy Award nominations are a testament to…
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The gorgeous weather combined with warming, but tolerable, temperatures make June one of the best months to be outside. The wonderful weather drives hordes of largemouth bass anglers to waters across Kentucky, filled with anticipation of catching a couple of five pounders. Often, at the end of a day…
