By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Don Clare was laid to rest at East Bend United Methodist Cemetery Monday, fittingly, in a barnwood coffin. Following the graveside ceremony friends, family and even a few who had never met Clare, came together to remember the life of the ER nurse, historian and musician that made preserving…
Staff report State Senate President Robert Stivers made a special trip to Northern Kentucky recently to meet with an invitation-only group of civic leaders to announce that the 2018 National Conference of the Council of State Governments (CSG) will be held here. The national conference will be December 6-8, 2018, and will bring over 1500…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin made the most of his afternoon in Northern Kentucky Wednesday. In a span of about four hours, he explained the need for his proposed “Keeping the Promise” pension reform plan to be approved, at a forum in Erlanger, cut a ribbon in Covington and visited…
Kay Geiger received the 20th Metropolitan Award at a sold-out dinner event held at The Metropolitan Club. Geiger is regional president of PNC Bank. She joins previous recipients of The Metropolitan Award including Kathryn Merchant, Chuck and Julie Geisen Scheper, Victoria Buyniski Gluckman, William T. Robinson III, Dr. James and Rachel Votruba, Robert Sathe,…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Bottoms up, Covington residents. “By the drink” sales have been approved. Commissioners passed a new ordinance Tuesday night which will allow the sale of distilled liquor, wine and malt beverages “by the drink” beginning at 9 a.m. on Sundays. After discussing the issue for the last three weeks, commissioners again…
NKyTribune staff Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has appearances scheduled in Northern Kentucky throughout the afternoon today. Bevin will participate in a forum to discuss the upcoming Special Session of the Kentucky General Assembly which will address the Commonwealth’s pension crisis at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger. A light lunch at 12:30 will precede…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today La Nina will be a major factor in winter weather in Kentucky this season, according to the National Weather Service. “Above normal precipitation, for at least the western and northern parts of the state,” said forecaster Joe Sullivan of the NWS Louisville office. “But when you couple that with…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Two long-talked about projects are moving forward after the Covington City Commission met Tuesday night, while another popular plan is still lacking funding. Commissioners moved forward on a proposal to create a Parking Authority, something that has been discussed for at least eight years, Mayor Joseph Meyer said Tuesday. City…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Every several months, I look forward to driving to the Kentucky Monthly office in Frankfort to obtain a selection of newly released Kentucky books to review for the magazine. I define “Kentucky books” simply as ones about Kentucky or written by a Kentucky author. For my taste, it’s grounds for…
By James Mainger Special to NKyTribune A new exhibit at the Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County’s Main Library, “A Dream Come True, a Song Well Sung: the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge at 150” casts its gaze on the story behind one of our region’s most iconic and unique structures on the sesquecentennial…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington City Commissioners were hit by not one, but two surprises when they met for their city meeting Tuesday night. In one instance, they got an unscheduled update of the years-long 501 Main River Haus project, which commissioners were told would begin construction next Monday, so workers could finish some…
NKyTribune staff Fort Thomas Mayor Eric Haas is expected to have bypass surgery Friday, after suffering a heart attack Sunday morning, while at his lake house with his wife Jan. In a Facebook post, Jan Haas indicated that the mayor “is in great hands. He has excelled in their tests and exceeded expectations.” Northern Kentucky…
An open letter to the citizens of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati: It is with great pleasure that we write to you today. We are both humbled and honored to have been selected as the sixth President/CEO of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, and the fifth female Chair of the NKY Chamber Board of…
Kay Geiger will be the honoree at the sold out 20th Annual Metropolitan Award Dinner held at The Metropolitan Club on Tuesday, Oct. 24. With the generous support of Event Sponsor Western & Southern Financial and Presenting Sponsors Miami University, North American Properties and Standard Textile, Geiger will be presented the 2017 Metropolitan Award for…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of October. A list of scheduled events for adults is included here. A separate list of events for teens and children will be published separately. In the Loop Mondays, 10 a.m. Florence Branch, 7425 US 42, Florence, 859-342-BOOK…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Brent Cooper was the featured speaker at the September Covington Business Council luncheon at the Madison Event Center in Covington. In his first public remarks since becoming president and CEO, Cooper said he was “blown” away” and “humbled” for the opportunity to lead…
On October 11, from 1–8 p.m., the region will celebrate entrepreneurship in Covington’s Innovation Alley (632 Russell Street). “Every year UpStart’s format has changed to keep the event fresh and fun, and this year is no different. Our 5th year is exciting as we are integrating events from both sides of the river, throwing…
This summer, Danielle Dixon, 20, of Walton, spent three weeks in Thailand helping animals, studying conservation, and learning hands-on what it’s like to be a veterinarian. Danielle is a junior at University of Kentucky, majoring in Animal Science and Equine Science. Traveling with study-abroad organization Loop Abroad, Danielle was selected as part of a small team that…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A pump installed during replacement of a Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) sewer pipe in August on Banklick Creek in Independence failed and resulted in a fish kill and contamination of the waterway. Nearby residents say it isn’t the first time the creek has been contaminated because…
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has formally requested approval from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency to opt out of the federal reformulated gasoline (RFG) program in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties of Kentucky. Modeling by Cabinet environmental scientists, completed in July, showed that removal of RFG in Northern Kentucky will not interfere…
The cooler weather has returned, and the smashed wreckage of the historic dredge has appeared once again on the Newport waterfront. The USS Nightmare has been haunting the Ohio River since 1993 and will open for its 25th haunting season on Friday, September 15. THE STORY: As legend tells it, the story of the USS…
Paul Hemmer Company is in the midst of a 50,000+ square-foot renovation for Team EPS in the Riverview Business Park in Hebron, situated on a plateau above the Ohio River with views of Cincinnati. The project encompasses office space, production and manufacturing areas, along with a showroom. The completed space will relocate Team EPS from…
