By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Irish Catholics settled in Northern Kentucky as early as the 1830s. In time they established parishes and schools throughout the river cities in Northern Kentucky. Irish immigrants fleeing the potato famine swelled those numbers. Originally, Covington’s Irish population was served by the Cathedral Parish. The rest of Covington’s…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor FC Cincinnati President Jeff Berding was in Northern Kentucky answering questions about Newport as a potential site for the club’s new soccer stadium and touring two of the region’s leading nonprofits. Berding first visited Brighton Center in Newport before heading to Covington for a tour of the Life Learning…
Seasonal flooding impacts fish populations in Kentucky’s rivers, lakes, and small streams. The impacts are both positive and negative, with short term and long term implications. Here’s some observations on flood-related impacts: • The Kentucky River, which is 260 miles long, is impounded by 14 locks and dams. “In summer it’s basically a series of lakes,…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor In a 4-2 vote, the Villa Hills City Council Tuesday approved Kenton County Planning Commission recommendations for a zone change that will allow the St. Walburg Monastery project to move forward. In a sometimes contentious discussion before a packed house at the River Ridge Elementary School cafeteria, council members…
NKyTribune staff Kenton County Judge/executive Kris Knochelmann was recently recognized by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber as its Policy Maker of the Year. In presenting Knochelmann with the award, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber CEO Jill Meyer delivered the following remarks: “Your Cincinnati Chamber has a long history of collaborating and advocating with elected officials for…
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Shannon Starkey-Taylor likes to tell a story about coming home from school to find her mother, a reading specialist and special education teacher, tutoring a young child. “I was wondering where my mom was tutoring and saw that she was in the dining room, which was odd because we had…
Flood warnings continue for the Ohio River, whose levels have already exceeded earlier predictions, according to the National Weather Service. At 10 a.m. Sunday the stage was 60.2 feet. Flood stage is 52 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. The river rose to near 60.7 feet on Sunday evening. The river…
Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions has opened its third Cincinnati-area funeral home at 4350 Dixie Highway in Northern Kentucky. The funeral home, known as Newcomer Northern Kentucky Chapel, joins the Northwest and West Side Chapels serving the greater Cincinnati area. “We opened our new Dixie Highway location because many families from this area have previously…
Bourbon tourism has come to Northern Kentucky with the launch of The B-Line, an inviting collection of craft distilleries, bars and restaurants that promise visitors their own unique bourbon experience. The B-Line complements Northern Kentucky’s recent designation as an Official Gateway to the popular and world famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail while providing a boost to…
The city of Dayton has announced the passing of former Mayor Ken Rankle. The city extended its deepest condolences and prayers to his family during this difficult time. Rankle served Dayton for 16 years, which consisted of two terms on city council and three consecutive terms as mayor, making him one of the longest-serving…
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Battaglia Selections for Friday, Jan. 19 RACE 1 COOPER’S KEEPER was second at this level last out and should get a good trip from just off of the pace tonight. Give her the slight edge in the opener….
NKyTribune staff Amazon has announced 20 finalists to be the host region for its second world headquarters, HQ2 and Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky was not among those chosen, but Columbus, Ohio and Indianapolis did make the cut. There was a strong presence of cities/regions in the Midwest and on the East Coast, with Denver and Los Angeles…
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is announcing the latest event in its new afternoon networking series, Pints & Perspectives (formerly Pints & Policies). The January event will give attendees an inside look into our region’s booming bourbon industry. The event will take place at New Riff Distillery (24 Distillery Way, Newport) on Tuesday, January…
By Caroline Ruschell, Marcia Roth and Eileen Recktenwald Special to NKyTribune If you’ve ever watched a crime show on TV or witnessed an arrest up close, you know what happens. The accused is usually handcuffed, read their constitutionally-guaranteed Miranda rights, and put in the back of a police car to be taken to jail to…
Last week a study commissioned and released by the Commonwealth of Kentucky took a fresh look at the Brent Spence Bridge corridor and possible alternatives. The study confirmed a new bridge is needed, something Chambers of Commerce, on both sides of the river, have been advocating for over 15 years now. With the conclusion of…
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today released the findings of a year-long study that confirms the need for construction of a new bridge across the Ohio River to improve safety and travel on I-71 and I-75 between Ohio and Kentucky. The proposed new bridge would be in addition to the existing Brent Spence Bridge, which…
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune Part 1 of a 2-part series Anyone who has ever passed through the shiny, sliding-glass doors of St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Edgewood probably never imagined the humble and improbable beginnings from which the massive facility sprang. Established in 1861, only months before the Civil War began, it owes…
The City of Newport recently recognized seven police officers for their heroic and courageous actions in three separate incidents in the city. The city recognized Officer Keither Pfefferman for his efforts to save a carriage driver whose carriage was struck by a vehicle on the Taylor Southgate Bridge in June 2014. The collision caused the…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Federal authorities dismantled a large drug trafficking organization in the Louisville area making 17 arrests on both sides of the Ohio River. The U. S. Attorneys from the Western District of Kentucky and Southern District of Indiana held a joint press conference in New Albany, Ind., on Friday to announce…
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Selections for Saturday, Dec. 9 RACE 1 DANCE EVEN has been running well and should get a good trip from his outside post. He drops back in for a tag and looks best at this level. DR SPAULDING also…
Along with thousands throughout the region, I am an FC Cincinnati soccer fan. The atmosphere they’ve created has been electrifying. Fans from all over the Greater Cincinnati region come to watch them play. That includes Northern Kentucky. When businesses are considering Northern Kentucky, we include FC Cincinnati in our top highlights as a major selling…
The newest feature on the Purple People Bridge is a purple state border line that allows you to firmly plant one foot in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the other in State of Ohio at same time. The bridge also features new welcome signs for both states along with a historical plaque that describes the…
