Travel, tourism boom continues for NKY in ’16, garnering $1.7 billion in economic impact
Northern Kentucky’s travel and tourism industry continued to boom in 2016, generating nearly $1.7 billion of total economic impact including…
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Ark Encounter in Williamstown schedules ribbon-cutting ceremony to open new exhibit Friday
A ribbon cutting has been scheduled to open the newest and one of the largest exhibits at the Ark Encounter,…
Ribbon-cutting marks addition to NKy riverfront; Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Hampton by Hilton brand, announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton Inn &…
Expanded dates for Creation Museum’s Christmas Town; includes outdoor light displays, live Nativity
The Creation Museum has announced expanded dates for its highly anticipated annual free Christmas celebration known as Christmas Town –…
Answers in Genesis expands Creation Museum annual Deaf Day to include event at Ark Encounter
Building on the Creation Museum’s annual Deaf Day, Answers in Genesis is now hosting two events this weekend. The first…
Bible Conference at NKY Convention Center, admission includes discounts to AIG attractions
Compass International Inc., a non-denominational ministry that organizers faith-based conferences and Bible-based tours, is holding a “Steeling the Mind” Bible…
Answers in Genesis reports strong attendance in first two months of operation for Williamstown’s Ark Encounter
The Ark Encounter, with a life-size version of Noah’s Ark as its centerpiece, passed its two-month milestone having received rave…
Fitness for Life initiative sparks improved health, quality of life for Grant County residents
By Vickie Ashwill NKY Thrives Based on recent national news coverage, you might think that Williamstown and Grant County put…
State says districts should follow board, council rules regarding school field trips to Ark Encounter
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Department of Education weighed in on the issue of school field trips…
Ark Encounter protesters and supporters share common ground in an unlikely place
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A group of protesters lined the interstate ramp leading to the Answers in Genesis…
Protesters outside, faith and inspiration inside, at opening of Ark Encounter in Williamstown
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Opening day at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown included a protest and a counter-protest…
Slideshow: Images from the opening of the Ark Encounter amusement park in Williamstown
The long-anticipated ARK Encounter amusement park in Williamstown opened to the public today. Here’s what visitors are seeing . ….
Preview offers a glimpse inside AiG’s Ark Encounter in Williamstown; attraction opens Thursday
By Mark Hansel NkyTribune managing editor A crowd of more than 7,000 visitors, including 150 members of the media, got…
Williamstown Family Fun Park to open in June near Ark Encounter; features include mini golf, zipline
The opening of a new local attraction continues the economic expansion of Williamstown on the west side of Interstate 75….
Boone County Fiscal Court approves expansion of Creation Museum in Petersburg despite opposition
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court Tuesday approved a change in an approved concept development…
Answers in Genesis recognized by National Religious Broadcasters for reality series ‘Wild Brothers’
For the fifth time in six years, Answers in Genesis (AiG) was recognized by the 1,400 member National Religious Broadcasters…
Williamstown prepares for flood of visitors as Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter nears completion
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The opening date for the Ark Encounter, the Noah’s Ark themed attraction in Williamstown,…
Judge rules in favor of Answers in Genesis for tax incentives on Williamstown Ark Encounter project
A federal court yesterday issued a preliminary injunction against the state of Kentucky for blocking efforts by the Ark Encounter…
Ark Encounter tickets now on sale to the public for attraction scheduled to open in July in Williamstown
Answers in Genesis (AiG), has opened an online ticketing system to help manage the requests, to tour the life-size re-creation…
Ark Encounter in Williamstown to open July 7; promotion scheduled to accommodate crowds
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Answers in Genesis has chosen a date that corresponds with an applicable Biblical passage…
Eggs ‘N Issues adds Ham; Answers in Genesis leader provides details of Ark Encounter project
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor With construction of the Ark Encounter well underway in Grant County, it’s no longer…
Answers in Genesis president Ken Ham to discuss Ark Encounter at Eggs ‘N Issues, Williamstown event
Two Northern Kentucky events will provide community leaders and citizens the opportunity to find out more about the Answers in…