Northern Kentucky House and Senate members will convene for the 2016 Northern Kentucky Legislative Forum at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center on Saturday. The public is invited to attend the forum which will be held from 9-11 a.m. in Meeting rooms 4 and 5 at the center, One West RiverCenter Boulevard. Doors will open at…
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting For all the popularity of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Ted Cruz in the 2016 presidential primary races, the biggest recipient of individual campaign money from Kentuckians last year was a home-state favorite — Rand Paul. According to new figures posted Monday on the Federal…
The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Feb. 7, Super Bowl 50 Sunday, there will be game-day socializing that may include drinking. That is why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and law enforcement officials are urging football fans…
The state Senate has passed legislation intended to curb the flow of non-Medicaid, state-administered tax dollars to Planned Parenthood clinics in Kentucky. Dubbed the “Defunding Planned Parenthood Legislation,” Senate Bill 7 passed by a 33-5 vote. The bill now goes to the House of Representatives for consideration. SB 7 would establish a three-tiered system for…
By Hannah Purnell Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Oliver Lawal, president and CEO of AquiSense Technologies “loves talking about water and UV-LEDs!” While that level of enthusiasm for such a complex area of environmental science might seem strange to the average person, Lawal is surrounded by a team of specialists whose passion for chemical-free…
Gateway Community and Technical College’s business department offers help with tax preparation by hosting multiple workshops at the Urban Metro and Boone Campuses in February, March and April. Gateway business instructor Barb Rice and students who have passed the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) exam are giving their time and talents on campus to…
Students from Metcalfe County High School, Williamstown Independent Schools in Grant County, Rockfield Elementary in Warren County and Stinnett Elementary in Leslie County took first place in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2015 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest. Madeline Whaley, from Williamstown Independent Schools, captured first place in the 12-14 age category. Three other Williamstown students also were…
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune On October 4, 1779, the American Revolutionary forces suffered a defeat in Northern Kentucky. Patriot Colonel David Rogers was working his way upstream on the Ohio River with much-needed gunpowder and other military supplies provided by the Spanish in New Orleans. With a force of about 70 men, the…
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky invested more than $1.6 million in 2015 with community-based organizations, health-care providers, universities and health advocacy groups across the state, with a focus on polling and policy initiatives. “Foundation funding supports innovative approaches to reducing health risks and promoting health equity and health care access for Kentuckians throughout the…
Five writers were honored Thursday at the fourth annual induction of the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame held at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in downtown Lexington. Created in 2013, the hall recognizes Kentucky writers whose work reflects the character and culture of the Commonwealth and educates Kentuckians about the state’s rich literary…
There are few of us who have successfully avoided exposure to the Republican presidential nomination contest. In my case I have had no interest in avoiding it, but as a lifelong observer of politics I must admit that in this cycle I’ve gone from shaking my head, gasping in shock, pinching the bridge of my…
It took a while for winter to arrive this year but once it got here it didn’t take long to remind us of just how slippery some of our vehicles drive in the snow or ice as we found ourselves sliding around town last week. Most of us should not be surprised that different types…
By Vicki Prichard NKy Tribune reporter When hell freezes over, Park Hills resident Ron Gerdes will ski there too. And with specially made skis from his innovative start-up company, he means for you to be able to do that too. For starters, you can take his hand-made skis to your Midwest slopes. Gerdes is a…
The Boone County Sheriff’s office has provided the following information regarding Wednesday’s early-morning accident on North Bend Road (KY 237) in Hebron. On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at approximately 5:20 a.m. a four vehicle, head-on collision on North Bend Road (KY-237) near Wright Boulevard in Hebron, sent four people to area hospitals. The northbound lanes…
A federal court yesterday issued a preliminary injunction against the state of Kentucky for blocking efforts by the Ark Encounter theme park developer, Answers in Genesis (“AiG”), to participate in the Kentucky Tourism Development Program. The federal court found “that the Commonwealth’s exclusion of AiG from participating in the program for the reasons stated –…
The public is invited to join Northern Kentucky House and Senate members on Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., for the 2016 Northern Kentucky Legislative Forum. The forum will take place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 4 and 5, One West RiverCenter Boulevard in Covington. Doors will open at…
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune Contributor It’s usually just a small piece of paper or plastic, but to the avid fan of any renowned musical performer or group, the backstage concert pass may be one of the most sacred things on earth. After all, with one of these specially designed billets, the bearer is granted exclusive…
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Imagine a large lake with sandy bathing beaches, a roller coaster over water, a carousel with hand-carved wooden figures, a miniature railroad ride and a bustling midway right in the heart of Northern Kentucky. It existed in Ludlow and was called the Lagoon Amusement Park. The Lagoon was…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Newly fallen snow has a way of awakening the spirit of adventure in kids and grown-ups alike. It’s also nature’s tattletale. As such, a fresh blanket of snow opens a window to new discoveries by revealing which animals inhabit the landscape around us and how they use it during…
The state Senate passed a bill aimed at better protecting child victims of repeated abuse but a 36-0 vote Thursday. Many children who have experienced repeated abuse over time, referred to as a continuous course of conduct, have difficulty remembering the details of each specific incident of abuse, said Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville. The legislation,…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Jane Doe, a pseudonym for a female undergraduate at Northern Kentucky University, has filed suit against the university and four specific representatives, related to a sexual assault she says occurred in a dorm on the campus. Attorney Kevin L. Murphy filed the 19-page suit on behalf of the young woman…
Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is bracing for a major winter storm, which is approaching the Commonwealth. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Kentucky as the weather event approaches the Commonwealth. “Over the next 48 hours, a major winter storm is expected to impact many regions of Kentucky— potentially causing ice-related…
