The current version of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project is dead. It’s too expensive. President Trump and Transportation Secretary Chao have been clear that a huge river of money won’t flow from Washington. The Kentucky General Assembly won’t authorize tolls. There is not enough money. Recent assertions of “majority support” for tolls, pushed by…
After celebrating our nation’s Independence Day, I traveled around the Commonwealth to hear directly from Kentuckians. By engaging with families, individuals, and community leaders across the state, I am better able to bring their concerns to the United States Senate and serve as their voice in Washington. During a visit to Paducah, I was proud…
By Jennifer Cheek Special to the NKyTribune Boone County Public Library is home to a Delta Queen picture, painted by Mark Mains, that holds a great story. Mark Mains is a graduate of Boone County High School, class of 1978 following Ockerman Middle School and Florence Elementary. In 1976, Mains’ foster parents had a camp…
Key regional leaders have united to create the Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance (the “Regional Alliance”), which will mobilize energy and resources in Northern Kentucky for initiatives with emphasis on, but not limited to, health, education, job growth and community vibrancy. It has selected executive and business leader Karen Finan as its President & CEO. …
By Anya Rao SmartHealthToday Summer is the perfect time to get some exercise in the great outdoors. There are lots of activities to get you moving this summer, plus research shows that there are mental health benefits to spending time in nature. Here are a few ideas to get moving: FREE exercise classes in…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune With every passing season, anglers are building their knowledge base about how to catch saugeye stocked in a handful of central and northern Kentucky lakes. A saugeye is a fast-growing cross between a walleye and sauger that can reach 15 to 19 inches in its second year. The hybridization…
By now most have heard about the construction beginning July 10,which will necessitate a detour in order to access Fairfield Avenue in Bellevue, but for those that haven’t, here is the information from KYTC District 6: KY 8 (Fairfield Ave) 1.8 mile-marker – The Sanitation District No. 1 is currently in progress on a sewer…
With a 5-3 win over the River City Rascals on Thursday night at UC Health Stadium, the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, clinched the Frontier League West Division’s best record of the first half of the season. With the key victory, the Freedom’s coaching staff, led by third-year manager Dennis Pelfrey, will have…
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Few things in the outdoors in Kentucky can top being on Lake Cumberland at daybreak on a summer morning, watching a planer board or large bobber disappear, followed by the sound of a slipping drag. Striped bass pull like no other fish in Kentucky and landing a 22-inch or…
Jose Brizuela belted a two-run homer in the eighth inning to propel the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, to their sixth series sweep of the season as they topped the River City Rascals, 5-3, on Thursday at UC Health Stadium. Following a dropped third strike that allowed Taylor Oldham to reach first base with…
The Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, rode a second straight superb starting pitching performance, bolstered by a season-best offensive outburst, to a 11-3 win over the River City Rascals on Wednesday night at UC Health Stadium. Cody Gray (7-1) earned his league-leading seventh win of the season by holding the Rascals (20-22) to…
Jordan Kraus turned in a masterful eight-inning performance as the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, topped the River City Rascals by a score of 5-2 on Tuesday night at UC Health Stadium. Following an outing in which he allowed season-highs in hits, runs and walks in a loss on Thursday, Kraus (6-3) bounced…
The first-place Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, return home to UC Health Stadium this Tuesday through Thursday for the final home games before the mid-July All-Star break. The Freedom sit at 27-12 overall after finishing a 5-1 road trip, including a sweep of the Gateway Grizzlies in the team’s most recent series. The…
The Florence Freedom rode early momentum to a 10-6 victory over the Gateway Grizzlies on Sunday night at GCS Ballpark, sweeping a three-game series from Gateway for the second time this season. Two walks and a throwing error by Grizzlies (10-30) starter Ja’Vaun West (1-4) in the top of the first inning gifted the…
The Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, rode early momentum to a 10-6 victory over the Gateway Grizzlies on Sunday night at GCS Ballpark, sweeping a three-game series from Gateway for the second time this season. Two walks and a throwing error by Grizzlies (10-30) starter Ja’Vaun West (1-4) in the top of the…
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune In 1862, Cincinnati seemed well-insulated from the destruction and violence of the American Civil War. The Queen City was a bustling port city that supplied the Union forces in the Western Theater. Despite rationing and the loss of many able-bodied men to the war effort, spirits were high, and…
By Ralph G. Wolff Special to NKyTribune It’s finished! The bridge work is finally completed! It’s June 1867, and although the bridge from Covington to Cincinnati had been open since New Year’s Day, work has continued under the direction of Washington Roebling. The Grand Opening on Tuesday, January 1st was a hasty arrangement precipitated by…
LEGACY, Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati’s Young Professional Organization, have announced the 2017 Next Generation Leader Award Finalists. The Next Generation Leader Awards (“NGLAs”) are designed to salute the region’s young professionals under the age of 40 for significant accomplishments in their chosen professional field, demonstrated leadership, as well as their contribution to the community….
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune In 1843, Cincinnati’s public landing was a bustling place of business and human interaction. These ten acres of land were at the heart of the business district in the 1840s. Shopkeepers and their customers shared the landing with those loading or unloading cargo from docked boats. Other citizens embarked…
John Hast has a word of advice for anyone tempted to throw doughnuts or food scraps to a bear: Don’t. “We’ve found that time and time again, a fed bear is a dead bear,” said Hast, the bear program coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. “A bear that is used to…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The region’s judges executive have voted unanimously to approve the Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) budget for fiscal 2018. Judges executive Gary Moore of Boone County, Steve Pendery of Campbell County and Kris Knochelmann of Kenton County voted in favor of the budget, which includes a 5…
A student-designed mobile charger for laptops and other mobile devices took 1st place at Covington Catholic High School’s first-ever startup competition. Slim Charge, designed by CovCath students Danny Ballow and Michael Kessens, earned 1st place and a $500 prize. The competition was part of the nonprofit SQUARE1 Entrepreneurship Scholars program. Between this January and March…
