They’re tasty, but among top predators, so eat just once a month. All Kentuckians should limit consumption of fish from the state’s waters because they are too contaminated with mercury, according to the latest official advisories. Previously, only children 6 or younger and women of childbearing age were advised to take care eating Kentucky fish….
Noting the “bad predicament” that counties in the Eastern and Western coalfields are in because of steep declines in coal severance revenue, House Speaker Greg Stumbo joined with more than a half-dozen county judge/executives today to urge legislators to let these counties keep a greater share of that money. Stumbo, who represents Floyd and Pike…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune contributor I was saddened to hear about the recent fire that destroyed a Northern Kentucky landmark. The Rabbit Hash General Store, in Boone County, was a small locale that brought people together in a big way—and all the way back to 1831, according to the Rabbit Hash Historical Society. The Rabbit…
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Please join us for a free presentation, “Erlanger: From Railroad Suburb to Expressway Suburb,” at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library, Thursday, February 25 at 7 p.m. Feel free to share your Erlanger stories, histories, and photos with me at tenkottep@nku.edu. The hefty package in…
By Vicki Prichard NKy Tribune reporter Just as The Hunger Games prompted a new generation to take aim with bow and arrow, firing a renewed interest in archery, Star Wars, The Force Awakens may well spur a generation to lift the saber and duel. Aspiring Jedi’s — and their parents — need look no farther…
The chair of the COV200 bicentennial celebration and his wife, a non-profit executive turned Covington city administrator; an author and expert on African-American heritage; a Thomas More College professor and educational leader; and a volunteer and advocate for the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame are the winners of the sixth annual Two-Headed Calf Awards,…
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune This is the first installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing productive fishing techniques and opportunities across Kentucky. The series will continue until early summer. An archive of past articles is available on the department’s website at www.fw.ky.gov). The release of the annual Fishing Forecast by…
WASHINGTON – The time has come, sadly, for the voters of the Commonwealth of Kentucky to acknowledge that they have, for the past 31 years, sent a hack – a cheap one at that – to represent their interests in Washington D.C. That’s a bit of hyperbole, but only a bit. When he first arrived…
The Ports of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have been ranked as the 13th busiest port in the United States and the busiest inland port in the nation, according to the US Army Corps of Engineers Navigation Data Center. The Ports of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky handled nearly 50 million tons of cargo in 2014, according…
Kentuckians will see a change in weather conditions that may impact their evening driving plans and morning commute. KSP asks motorists to be aware that weather conditions may change rapidly over the next few hours. “Winter weather provides new challenges and responsibilities to the public and the Kentucky State Police,” says KSP spokesman Tpr….
NKyTribune staff report One of the region’s most recognizable landmarks is no more. The historic Rabbit Hash General Store in Boone County caught fire Saturday night and is reportedly a total loss. The building has been a working general store since 1831. It is a central gathering spot in the small riverside community of about…
The General Assembly debates dozens of bills each legislative session, but most fall under several broad categories: education, health and public safety, infrastructure and economic development. Those last two were the chief focus of the Kentucky House’s work last week, as my colleagues and I approved legislation that would make it easier for government and…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune The allure of doing “cool stuff” for a living played into John Hast’s decision to take a seasonal job with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources back in 2006. The Owensboro, Kentucky native considered putting his biology degree from Centre College to use as an agriculture extension…
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Sometimes a box of chocolate simply won’t do. So, for sweethearts who find themselves swept up in a swirl of romance this Valentine’s weekend, and cannot bear the thought of year-long wedding planning, justice of the peace Steve Hoffman is the man for you. Beginning Friday, February 12th through Monday,…
With the UK Wildcats nursing a substantial lead Tuesday night against the University of Georgia, Darren Moscoe — Rupp Arena’s Big Blue Boogie-Man –took up his usual position in Section 12 at Rupp Arena to dance to the Billie Idol’s song “Mony, Mony” during the pre-planned TV commercial time-out to appear on the Rupp Arena’s…
Actress Jennifer Garner spoke to the state Senate and House committees Tuesday on the success of early childhood education programs sponsored by Save the Children, a nonprofit that first began working with the state’s youth during the Great Depression in Harlan County. “Thank you so much for having me. It is so wonderful to be…
Skyward (formerly Vision 2015), the organization charged with developing and managing Northern Kentucky’s strategic plan (myNKY), along with key partners has announced the creation of LiveWell NKY, a community-wide initiative designed to improve the health of Northern Kentucky residents. A key strategy of the myNKY plan’s health goal is to move an additional 9 percent…
Staff report Myrtle Beach, South Carolina has renewed as the title sponsor of the Saturday, Sept. 24 NASCAR XFINITY Series race, the VisitMyrtleBeach.com 300. The Myrtle Beach area welcomes over 17 million visitors annually, many of whom travel from Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana to experience true southern hospitality along 60 miles of beautiful, sandy beaches….
Fisheries crews from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be collecting sauger, striped bass, muskellunge and walleye in the coming weeks to supply the state’s hatcheries with broodstock to produce fish for stocking across Kentucky. Because hatcheries provide a safe and stable environment, fisheries employees can use some 235 adult broodfish collected…
Kentucky Speedway has partnered with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) in 2016 to sponsor the Thursday, July 7 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race. The partnership is centered on the “Buckle Up in Your Truck” (BUIYT) campaign to bring awareness to seatbelt use in pickup trucks. The Camping World Truck Series Buckle Up in Your…
Bret Battaglia sets the morning line at Turfway Park in Florence and provides daily picks and comments for the Trib during the live racing meets. Picks and comments for Friday, Feb. 5 RACE 1 ARUSHINGCHILL comes in off a nice win here at Turfway against similar in her second start back from the layoff and…
Last Saturday the city of Lexington experienced one of the largest fires in its history when the Blue Grass Stockyards burned to the ground. A total of 120 firefighters responded to the fire in order to contain it — luckily no lives were lost or firefighters injured, but twenty cattle inside the main building did…
