As the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the country, it led to fewer drivers on the roads and a significant reduction in the number of miles driven. And yet, U.S. government data shows traffic fatalities surged to their highest level in over a decade. Crashes involving impairment, speeding, red-light running, aggressiveness, and non-seatbelt use all increased,…
Believe it or not, warmer weather/warmer rivers are coming — and Ohio River Paddlesfest is planning for a big 21st year breakout on August 6. “We’re excited to invite paddlers to sign up for this hallmark community event,” said Miriam Wise, director of support and engagement for Adventure Crew, which produces Paddlefest. “With two distances…
By Audrie Lamb Kentucky Teacher Jeff Aulick starts his day as the superintendent of Bracken County Schools, but some days he ends it as a bus driver. Aulick, who has been the superintendent since 2012, earned his commercial driver’s license (CDL) certification when he was head of transportation in Pendleton County. He felt it was…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A property dispute in Covington’s Historic Licking Riverside district has neighbors in a feud that rivals the legendary Hatfield and McCoys – with the “bullets fired” being legal filings flying back-and-forth and stacking up as tall as the grand “Main House” Mansion. Now that Kenton Circuit Judge Kathleen Lape, who…
This is the second of a two-part look at The Kentucky River, a book published in 2000 by William E. Ellis (University Press of Kentucky, 2000). My hope is that readers will see the river as I do, as part of the heart and soul of our state’s heritage, as well as being vitally important…
This is the first of a two-part look at The Kentucky River, a book published in 2000 by William E. Ellis (University Press of Kentucky, 2000). My hope is that readers will see the river as I do, as part of the heart and soul of our state’s heritage, as well as being vitally important…
The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is now accepting entries for the 2022 Poster Competition. This is a chance to get your artwork in front of thousands of people and support the coffee and tea community in Cincinnati. The winner will receive: • 2 tickets to the Cincinnati Coffee Festival • $250.00 • Framed copy of winning…
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce honored Alan Bernstein, owner of BB Riverboats, with the NKY Community Award, sponsored by Central Bank. The NKY Chamber Community Award is given out to individuals, businesses or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky region that have made a positive difference in our community. Bernstein has served the business community…
Protective Life Corporation (Protective), a wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary of Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. has introduced its new brand identity and has recently put its big sign on the northside of the RiverCenter Towers heralding their move from Cincinnati to downtown Covington. Protective aspires to recruit and retain top talent through a new, dynamic workplace. All…
Over the past twelve months, Copperhead Environmental Consulting (“Copperhead”) has been analyzing 122 miles of the Licking River, the South Fork of the Licking River, and Stoner Creek, and its adjacent viewshed, from Paris to its junction with the Ohio River for its potential to become an outdoor recreation and tourism asset for the region…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While it’s been reported that 11 states have a shortage of snowplow drivers for the upcoming winter season, that does not appear to be the case in Kentucky, where state transportation crews are on the lookout for the first sight of snow to spring into action. Nearly 2,100 Kentucky Transportation…
Just in time for the holiday season, The Purple People Bridge fully reopened to the public Friday evening with a ribbon-cutting by local officials and the flipping of the switch for the Winter Nights River Lights holiday light display. “We are thrilled to not only reopen the bridge today, but also kick off the annual…
The Purple People Bridge will reopen Friday, Nov. 19, with a private ribbon-cutting featuring local elected officials and donors planned at 5 p.m. The Reopening/ Ribbon Cutting is made possible by Devou Good Foundation, John and Sue Topits Foundation, RC Durr Foundation, Newport Foundation, and the Newport Southbank Bridge Company. Following the ribbon-cutting at approximately…
The SUITS THAT ROCK concert at Covington Plaza Outdoor Amphitheater in October raised more than $150,000 for The Carnegie’s arts education programs. The annual fundraiser resumed its in-person event by taking the concert outdoors and thanks to the support of attendees and event sponsors, The Carnegie was able to raise a record amount for their…
The Cincinnati region reclaimed the top spot in Site Selection magazine’s Ohio River Corridor rankings for 2021 after coming in second last year. Site Selection indexes corporate project data in metros along the Ohio River for the previous 18 months and evaluates metros by volume and per capita. “The Cincinnati region is once again the…
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is helping empower parents to talk with their young drivers about the importance of driving safely. They are joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in their efforts during National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct.17-23. “Driving is a right of passage for many teens,…
Anglers in Kentucky have a staggering number of lakes and rivers to choose from, and dozens of sport fish to pursue. Researching online is a good way to learn about unfamiliar waters and keep up on the latest fishing regulations, stocking data, status of fisheries, where to fish, proven tackle and techniques, results of sampling…
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is launching a service to expand options for Kentuckians to renew their state driver’s licenses and ID cards remotely through a mail-in renewal program. “This new era of driver licensing is ushering in expanded services to give Kentuckians more options on how they want to be served,” Gov. Andy Beshear…
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday announced a new driver testing branch location for Boone County residents to obtain a state driver’s permit or driver’s license. The new branch will still be located in Burlington, and the last day of testing at the Boone County Justice Center was Thursday. Residents of Boone County should…
Five conservation partners are celebrating the largest dam removal in Kentucky history — the demolition of Lock and Dam #5 on the Green River. The Butler County event brought together The Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, and Kentucky Waterways Alliance. “Kentucky’s…
The Victorian at Riverside has announced the grand opening of a new accessible wing that will provide the ability to house 40 residents. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new space will take place on Thursday, September 30 at 2 p.m. after more than a year of construction. “We could not be more thrilled about the…
Get ready to make a splash! The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim returns to the water on Sunday. The event was originally scheduled for late August, but river conditions caused its postponement. A fundraiser for Adventure Crew, a local nonprofit that offers outdoor recreation opportunities for city teens, the event is the only…
