By Dave Shroeder Special to NKyTribune The skylines of Northern Kentucky’s river cities – from Ludlow in the west to Dayton in the east – are punctuated by numerous church spires, domes and cupolas. Many of these are the finishing touches to Catholic churches that blanket the landscape. When the river cities’ populations were at…
By Jacob Lange NKyTribune Intern Development projects along the banks of the Ohio River were the topic of discussion at Tuesday morning’s Eggs N’ Issues event in Erlanger. Jack Moreland, President of Southbank Partners, discussed some of the projects, both planned and underway, that are envisioned to make Covington and other Northern Kentucky cities more…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Within the last year, Ford Racing, the motor sports arm of the Ford Motor company, has transitioned to Ford Performance. The decision involves much more than just a name change. Tim Duerr, Motorsports Marketing Manager for Ford Performance, said it is a long-range plan for the auto maker to integrate…
On Tuesday, July 21, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will present Eggs ‘N Issues: Riverfront Vitality from 7:30 – 9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger. Jack Moreland, president of Southbank Partners, will discuss the organization’s efforts to revitalize the Urban Core through economic development, promotion of tourism, and fostering urban…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Mark Simendinger is known throughout the region for his influential roles at Turfway Park and the Kentucky Speedway. As the Speedway prepares for its big weekend, which includes races in NASCAR Camping World Truck, Xfinity and Sprint Cup series, Simendinger reflected on the path that led him to the position of…
From Southbank Partners Newport and Ludlow will spend $1.6 million on the next two phases of Riverfront Commons, the nearly 12-mile walking and biking path being developed along Northern Kentucky’s riverfront by Southbank Partners. The cities received funding from the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) to build pedestrian bridges and walking paths along the…
SSK Communities has acquired a 353-home site manufactured housing community located at 501 Office Lane, Owensboro Kentucky. This is the fourth major home community acquisition for the company in the last twelve months. Formerly know as Lamp Lite Estates, SSK plans to redevelop the property, making significant improvements and will rename the park Riverbend Pointe….
Kentucky River locks and dams Nos. 1 through 4 opened to boaters on May 22 for the first time since major renovation work began in 2007 and now 82 miles of the river are navigable from Frankfort to its mouth at the Ohio River. Since opening on Memorial Day weekend, more than 1,200 people on…
The River City Rascals scored at least one run in all but two innings Thursday night and went on to defeat the Florence Freedom, 8-4. Florence jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first as Daniel Fraga singled to start the frame. Sam Eberle drew a walk and Fraga proceeded to steal third. Austin…
The River City Rascals scored three runs in the first, two more in the third, and never looked back Wednesday night as they knocked off the Florence Freedom by a score of 8-1. Danny Canela launched a three-run homer in the bottom of the first inning to put the Rascals up 3-0. Then they added…
COV200 seeks River Sweep volunteers COV200, the group organizing the bicentennial celebration for the city of Covington, will host its fourth Impact Covington Day in partnership with Keep Covington Beautiful and the City of Covington on Saturday, June 20. The Kenton County River Sweep will focus on cleaning up the banks of the Ohio River…
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter For 27 years, Richard Harrison’s jobs with the Northern Kentucky Water District helped ensure the utility’s approximately 300,000 customers in five counties received clean, clear drinking water. His new job is a bit different. The recently appointed executive and chief engineer of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO)…
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office reports that KY 8 (River Road) near 6.5 mile-marker is now open to one lane of traffic. A temporary traffic signal is in place until permanent repairs can be made. Motorists should use caution when driving through the project area. Navigate traffic with KYTC, www.511.ky.gov, and Waze, www.waze.com!
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Especially at times like this, when the Coast Guard is stretched thin by war and the need to watch for terrorists, Thom McQueen and the rest of Northern Kentucky’s Flotilla 55, part of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, helps the military branch live up to its motto of Semper Paratus: Always…
The first of nine ribbon-cutting ceremonies for special features of the new Smale Riverfront Park on the Cincinnati riverfront will take place tomorrow (Saturday, May 9). View from Smale Riverfront Park. (Photo provided)
Ky 8 (River Road) will be closed to through traffic until further notice due to a slide near the 6.5 mile-marker, just west of Anderson Ferry. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says motorists can use KY 2846 (Tanners Road) to KY 237 to I-275 to Ext 4 to Ky 20 to Ky 8 as a detour….
Many Kentucky drivers will encounter at least one work zone during their daily travels, but a split second of driver inattention can turn a highway work zone into a death zone. According to the Federal Highway Administration, on average, a person dies every 15 hours, and four are injured every hour, in a work zone…
Our river cities fought back flood waters as last week’s deep snow melted away followed by heavy rains — raising river levels to over 57 feet. It was ugly. Now as the water recedes, Chuck Eilerman, city commissioner and photographer, turned his lens to capturing the beauty of the scenery. Enjoy. Mud is not so…
As happened in hundreds of other cities across the country, Covington’s downtown business district took a hard punch to the jaw in the mid-1970s when shoppers decided that enclosed malls with plenty of free parking were irresistible places to spend their time and their money. Within a few years of the 1976 opening of the…
The Kentucky-Indiana Joint Board for the Ohio River Bridges Project today approved the hiring of two contractors that will assist in implementing a toll system. The board also authorized the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to procure a broker to assist in purchasing business income insurance. “Our two states are taking necessary steps toward a common goal…
Each week “resident riskologist” Keven Moore shines the light on America’s riskiest behaviors – from unsafe driving practices to workplace stress to common home accidents. And in the process, he provides the information needed to help people play it a little safer. Parents … imagine it’s 7 a.m. on a school day. Your child is…
July 4th is more that just a date on the calendar – its a day to celebrate our Independence, while remembering all those who fought for our freedom. It all began back in 1776 when patriots such as Thomas Jefferson, Ben Franklin and John Adams came up with an idea – our Declaration of Independence. The…
