Constance Alexander: Recent flooding inspires poetry, wreaks havoc and spawns teamwork
The litany of devastation in Eastern Kentucky has a cadence all its own: Quicksand, Bulan, Neon, Hiner, Martin, Fisty, Hueysville,…
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Death toll rises to 35 from historic flooding in Eastern Ky. with number expected to rise in coming days
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today At least 35 people have been confirmed dead due to devastating flooding that has hit…
National Guard, NKY first responders sent to Eastern KY to help with ‘devastating’ flooding, power outages
This story has been updated Flash flooding has pounded eastern Kentucky, causing devastating flooding, the full extent of which is…
Mitch McConnell: Kentucky’s communities will bounce back from last year’s natural disasters
When I visited Mayfield in mid-December last year, the town was a scene of total devastation. The tornado that ripped…
Covington commission deals with long-awaited streetscapes, flooding issues, lower liquor fee, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Flooding updates are ready to move forward, while streetscape project updates could wait a while…
Governor declares State of Emergency as powerful weather system moves across state
Gov. Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency Saturday due to a powerful severe weather system generating heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail…
Sanitation District No. 1, City of Elsmere to partner on drainage improvements at Plymouth, Feather Lanes
Sanitation District No. 1 will partner with the City of Elsmere to improve drainage along Plymouth Lane and Feather Lane…
Five months after historic spring flooding, Eastern Kentuckians are still dealing with the fallout
By Katie Myers and Corinne Boyer Ohio Valley ReSource Early on a rainy March morning in Jackson, Yolanda Goff found…
The River: Life and death on the waterways can be but moments apart, but I don’t regret my choices
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky Anglers gearing up as March marks unofficial start of fishing season
Although fishing is year-round in Kentucky with no closed seasons, March 1, the beginning of the new license year, has…
COVID Roundup: Covid cases drop, Beshear opens up some businesses to 60%, vaccines open to 1C
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 18 industries can increase capacity to 60% as the state completes its seventh straight week of…
Covington commission: ‘Game-changer’ Highland Ave. project advances; IRS site purchase approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After one last round of questions, including — you guessed it — whether or not…
Tornado pummels Nashville, TN., inflicting severe damage, multiple deaths; season off to fast start
The outbreak of severe weather will continue to pummel portions of the U.S. this week. Rivers will rise, but most…
Gov. Beshear declares state of emergency in southeastern counties due to heavy flooding
Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency in response to flooding in several southeastern counties. “By declaring a…
Our Rich History: Newport’s Gen. James Taylor Park was site of bustling Newport Barracks supply link
Part 5 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston What do Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis…
SBA offers disaster loans to businesses, nonprofits in Bracken, Campbell, Pendleton and Mason
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives,…
SD1’s Backup Assistance Program offers help for customers affected by sanitary sewer flooding
In light of the recent heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the Northern Kentucky region, Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1)…
Covington will consider dumping SD1 for storm water; will investigate other options to solve issues
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Mayor Joseph U. Meyer was a kid growing up on Indiana Avenue, he remembers…
Garbage rules on number of bulk items relaxed in Covington for areas recovering from floods
Restrictions on how many bulk items of garbage can be set out for pickup are being relaxed this week so…
Residents question Cov Commission about flood response; ‘It looked like a typhoon hit down there’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune Reporter After Coleman Stracener’s service in the military, he decided it was time to come back…
Conservation officers boat supplies to residents stranded by flooding in Buckhorn Lake headwaters
Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are teaming with The Servant’s Closet and Leslie County…
Kentucky National Guard called to help with flooding conditions; Bevin declares state of emergency
Kentucky Today Kentucky National Guard troops have been activated in response to continued flooding conditions resulting from heavy rain throughout…