Volunteers sought for ORSANCO’s 2024 Ohio River Sweep beginning Friday, runs through October 31
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) is calling on environmental stewards to participate in an Ohio River Sweep…
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Kentucky by Heart: Visit to Brandenburg recalls town’s resilience following devastating 1974 tornado
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Recently, I drove to Brandenburg, in Meade County, where I would speak to the Lincoln…
Our Rich History: History is all around us; presenting local history on a national level
By David Childs Northern Kentucky University In expressing his stance against slavery, Kentuckian Abraham Lincoln stated, “the world has never…
Planning your family holiday? What about something ‘memory-making’ — like a BB Riverboat experience?
Staff report Tired of the same old chaotic holiday party? This year, try rocking the boat. It’s a cure for…
NKU’s Dr. David Childs and his team to present paper on slavery and religion at Smithsonian conference
A research study conducted by Dr. David Childs, director of the Black History Program at NKU, as well as additional…
Covington Fire Dept. to dedicate ‘Fire Boat 1’ to one of their own, ‘a fireman’s fireman,’ Lt. Dale A. Brown
Lt. Dale A. Brown was instrumental in the design and implementation of the Covington Fire Department’s Fire Boat 1, the…
Kentucky by Heart: KY corrections program teaches inmates how to transcribe braille; exploring the Ohio
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If the ultimate goal of incarceration for one who commits a crime is personal restoration…
The River: Turning to an old-fashioned journal in the footlocker to spur some rich memories
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
TMU names Molly Williams new — and first full-time — manager of Ohio River Biology Field Station
Thomas More University and the Ohio River Biology Field Station welcome Molly Williams as the first-ever, full-time Field Station manager….
Nonprofit Ohio River Way releases 52-page guide to exploring river recreation and its communites
Ohio River Way has released the first-of-its-kind “Guide to the Ohio River Way”. The 52-page publication will help readers dive…
Flooding solutions discussed for Silver Grove, long beleaguered with flooding from two sources
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Campbell County courthouse in Newport was the site of a report and discussion…
TMU Biology Field Station receives Duke Energy 2023 Climate Resiliency grant for water quality research
A focus on sustainability and the recent regional water quality issues and toxic chemical concerns have served to shine a…
April 5 NKY History Hour to revisit 60-acre Payne Hollow sanctuary along Ohio River in Trimble Co.
Along the lush, bountiful riverside banks of the Ohio River in Trimble County, lays a 60-acre sanctuary – a secluded…
NKY Water District completes project to remove sediment from Fort Thomas reservoir
The Northern Kentucky Water District recently completed a project to restore one of two reservoirs at its water treatment plant…
The River: Remembering the eventful day that the CLYDE became mine, and, yes, I’d do it all over again
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Modern-day ‘voyageurs’ make stop at Covington riverfront to help dedicate city’s river access point
The opening of the $6.5 million Covington Plaza along the Ohio River in 2021 represented not only a dramatic physical…
Our Rich History: Dept. of Biology at Thomas More — Humphreys, Volker and Bryant were keys to success
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 37 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University 1971-2021”…
Registration is now open for the return Adventure Crew’s Great Ohio River Swim set for August 29
Get ready to make a splash, The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim, presented by TriHealth, returns to the…
Thomas More, EPA partner to promote environmental research and education opportunities in the agency
Thomas More University has announced a collaboration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to facilitate environmental research, education,…
The River: Readying the CLYDE for the treacherous 1300-mile journey from Wisconsin to Cincinnati
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Our Rich History: Newport once had the region’s healthiest water supply — and led to its growth
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 67 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” “Water, water…
Our Rich History: Building bridges, ending monopolies — Newport commuters
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 66 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The opening…