Covington first to approve $7.4M, federally funded riverbank stabilization/restoration project
The City of Covington approved its participation in the Riverfront Ecosystem Restoration Project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
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Our Rich History: George Wiedemann, Northern Kentucky’s Beer Baron and his brewery
Part 19 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune George Wiedemann…
Covington works to help staff, residents through COVID-19 pandemic; $23.4M in investment moves forward
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff In 2016, the Internal Revenue Service announced it was leaving the city, taking with it…
Newport Aquarium is temporarily closing to support public health and safety amidst COVID-19 concerns
While no instance of Covid-19/Coronavirus infection has been reported at Newport Aquarium, management felt the responsibility to support the community,…
Newport Aquarium christens a shipwreck as unique way to introduce new ‘Realm of the Eels” exhibit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium’s million-dollar exhibit, Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels is now open to the…
NKY Restoration Weekend takes place March 21, a treasure trove of practical advice, contacts
Efflorescence. Repointing. Window weights. Box gutters. Slate roofs. Lath and plaster. Buy a historic home in Covington, Newport, Bellevue or…
Newport offers economic development incentive program for co-working space, business incubators
The Newport City Commission has approved a new economic development incentive pilot program that is designed to attract co-working spaces…
Roberts wins Special Election to fill Keene’s House District 67 seat; White defeats Redwine in HD 99
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Rachel Roberts will fill the House District 67 seat vacated by former Democratic State…
Our Rich History: William Shreve Bailey was a heroic abolitionist editor, provoked ire of pro-slavery groups
Part 16 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Paul Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Nestled at the…
Wedding hearing date is Monday to determine eligibility to run in House District 67 Special Election
NKyTribune staff A hearing to determine the eligibility of Kentucky House District 67 candidate Mary Jo Wedding will take place…
NKU, Gateway announce River City Promise program, offering free tuition for eligible NKY students
Northern Kentucky University and Gateway Community & Technical College announce the River City Promise Program that offers free tuition and…
Jack Moreland: Southbank Partners river cities have banner year in 2019 — here’s a progress roundup
For the seven Northern Kentucky river cities that comprise Southbank Partners, 2019 was a banner year in terms of economic…
Theme of NKY NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon resonates with those in attendance
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The largest crowd in recent memory attended the annual Northern Kentucky NAACP Dr. Martin…
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky to host Creative Compassion: A Night of Art for our Neighbors in Need
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky is taking a new approach to fundraising by hosting an art show that will…
Our Rich History: John T. Thompson of Newport was a firearms inventor of international acclaim
Part 12 of our series, Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020′ By Jacob Koch Special to NKyTribune The Thompson Submachine…
Details released on bulk tank that spilled lime on I-471 in Campbell County and I-75 and US 50 in Ohio
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky State Police and the Ohio Department of Transportation have released additional information on the spill Tuesday…
Working group releases data from yearlong study of unsheltered homeless in Northern Kentucky
NKyTribune staff In early 2018, Kenton County, Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann asked Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport…
Hummel Insurance Group opens office in Newport, Northern Kentucky native brings business home
Hummel & Leibel McGill Insurance Agency recently hosted a number of Newport city and business leaders to cut the ribbon on…
Our Rich History: Gen. Sherman, soldier, innovator, answers call from Newport for Texas independence
Part 10 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune General Sidney Sherman…
NKY Chamber December Eggs ‘N Issues focuses on wide range of riverfront development projects
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce December Eggs ‘N Issues discussion focused on riverfront…
Covington is awarded grant to buy space at new Ohio River dock, will be new home for ‘Fire Boat 1’
When a runaway barge demolished the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club recently, Covington firefighters rushed to the scene – not in…
Riverfront Commons projects in Covington, Newport, and Dayton bring trail system closer to reality
Three projects currently underway or just completed in the cities of Covington, Newport, and Dayton are bringing a complete Riverfront…