Federal transportation grants recently awarded by the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) to Covington and Dayton will provide the funding needed to complete one-half of the entire Riverfront Commons walking and biking trail, Southbank Partners’ signature project in region. When completed, Riverfront Commons will be an uninterrupted walking, running, and biking trail that runs…
The 34th Annual Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE) Symposium and Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) Summit will be held at Thomas More University, Oct. 17 – 19. “Partnership and Collaborations Toward a Single Voice for the Ohio River Basin,” the theme of the 2018 conference, will be co-hosted by the…
The first-ever Kovington Karnivale will take place this weekend Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13. On Friday night, the festival will kick off with a Masquerade Bar Crawl beginning with a check-in at Lil’s Bagels starting at 7 p.m., where Braxton’s Brewing Co. will be serving beers from 6:30-8 p.m. The first 100 people…
Plans are in the works for the establishment of a national wildlife refuge near Henderson. A statement posted on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service website in part read, “The Service has been directed to approve the establishment of the Green River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), near the confluence of the Green River and Ohio…
About 90 good-paying jobs are coming to the Covington riverfront as part of two separate business announcements. One is an expansion, and one involves a company that is new to Covington. ▪ Prolocity Cloud Solutions Inc.,a highly regarded enterprise software consulting practice headquartered in the RiverCenter I office tower, is expanding its operations. Over the…
Cincinnati Police estimate 650,000 visitors enjoyed Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, September 21-23, according to police estimates. “We’re thrilled that Zinzinnati rallied despite unpredictable weather,” said Jill P. Meyer, president and CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, producer of the event. “The addition of the SkyStar Wheel and support from Sam Adams and Amazon made for a…
The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim is fast approaching. The big splash happens on September 23, starting at the Serpentine Wall for the only open water swim on the Ohio River to cross the river and back. Start at the Serpentine Wall and swim across the Ohio River to Kentucky. Once you have reached…
NKyTribune staff The River City Rascals scored twice in the seventh inning to snap a 1-all tie and added an insurance run in the eighth to post a 4-1 victory over the Florence Freedom on Saturday night at CarShield Field. Trevor Achenbach drove in a pair of runs to lead River City, which defeated Florence…
The City of Newport will participate in Riverfest today, along with Cincinnati and Covington. Many months of preparation are involved with this one-day celebration. The City will have additional security officers on-site from the Kentucky National Guard, Campbell County and other cities to maintain safety and traffic control. Reminder: Such a large venue requires some…
Familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow will be put in place in the northern part of downtown Covington and Devou Park on Sunday as enormous crowds flock to the riverfront to watch the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks. The rules address issues such as road closures, parking, alcohol, skateboards, and glass…
They come from all over the country for the rock climbing, the hiking and, of course, the rugged, breathtaking scenery. But visitors to Kentucky’s Red River Gorge sometimes encounter copperhead snakes when they interact with the environment. Funded primarily by grants from the U.S. Forest Service and the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates,…
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team visited the University of Cincinnati on Sunday night for the third annual Riverboat Rivalry contest, and the Bearcats pulled out a 1-0 victory in overtime at Gettler Stadium. Jill Vetere scored the only goal of the contest at the 98:46 mark, giving UC (3-1) the win….
As students return to school, Kentucky drivers are being reminded of the laws that apply to keep students safe. The first thing is to note the reduced speed in and around schools. School zones are designed to slow drivers down when children are likely to be present and drivers should heed posted speed limits. The…
NKyTribune staff The Florence Freedom belted five home runs Thursday night and completed a three-game sweep of the River City Rascals with a 9-2 victory at UC Health Stadium. Skyler Ewing hit a pair of homers and drove in three runs, while teammate Jordan Brower launched two solo homers. Ewing went 2-for-3 and scored three…
NKyTribune staff John Price Jr. hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to snap a 3-all tie and lift the Florence Freedom to a 5-3 win over the River City Rascals on Tuesday night at UC Health Stadium. Skyler Ewing and Ricky Ramirez Jr. also homered for the Freedom in the…
The next generation 2019 Lexus ES 350 is roaring off the production line in Georgetown and drivers will soon have a chance to burn up the streets in this game-changing vehicle. “We’ve implemented the all-new Lexus Global Architecture platform,” said Susan Elkington, president, Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc., (TMMK). “The 2019 ES starts with a…
NKyTribune staff Ashland Inc. Tuesday announced plans to relocate its headquarters in RiverCenter Towers in Covington to Wilmington, Delaware. Ashland Global Holdings Inc. said the company will also close its office on Lexington. According to a statement, Ashland will downsize its Covington headquarters, which currently employs 48 people, over the next 17 months and relocate…
Portions of the pedestrian path atop the Ohio River floodwall and a section of Riverboat Row in Newport will close for approximately three months beginning July 23 for the installation of a stormwater line. The project is a cooperative effort between the City of Newport, Sanitation District No. 1 and Capital Investment Group, the Cincinnati-based…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Garrett Smithley will once again team up with StarCom Racing, this time for the Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart today at Kentucky Speedway. Garrett will pilot SCR’s 99 Victory Lane Chevy. The team’s 00 StarCom Fiber Chevy will be piloted by Landon Cassill. “I’m excited to have another…
Rude driving, aggressive driving, and road rage driving Eeeoooeeeooo! Sitting at a red-light, I observed other drivers getting out of the way as an ambulance approached. Except for one guy in the right lane pulling a lawnmower trailer. He wouldn’t budge so the gal in the middle lane pulled up, over, and around another…
For the 17th year, the Ohio River Paddlefest will attract over 2,000 people to participate in the 9-mile paddle down the Ohio through Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Paddlefest is recognized by the American Canoe Association as the largest paddling event in the nation. Paddlers from 20+ states will take to…
The former casino barge that BB Riverboats is converting into a multi-purpose facility completed its 700-mile, 10-day trip from Wood River, Illinois, arriving on the Covington riverfront shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday. The 300-foot vessel made its way up the Ohio River past its docking point, turned around at the mouth of the Licking River…
