Sidewalk expansion near Roebling Point gateway in Covington to add ‘vibrancy,’ outdoor dining
A mini-streetscape project designed to energize a gateway to Covington off the Suspension Bridge will have a side benefit –…
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Suspension Bridge to be closed intermittently starting Monday to undergo a scheduled inspection
The Kentucky Transportation Department District 6 has announced that the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, linking Covington and Cincinnati,…
Roebling Bridge restoration project continues; no word on completion as deeper masonry fixes needed
There’s still no word on when the John A. Roebling Bridge restoration project will be completed, as engineers continue to…
Iconic Suspension Bridge to be closed to vehicular traffic for at least the rest of the year
The John A. Roebling Bridge — the Suspension Bridge — will remain closed to vehicular traffic for the rest of…
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…
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…
Roebling Bridge closed to traffic today for restoration of historic landmark to last through December
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) reminds motorists the John A. Roebling Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic starting today…
State inspectors start work on Brent Spence Bridge; Beshear, Gray make closed bridge a priority
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray spent Thursday at the Brent Spence Bridge, signaling the importance of reopening the…
Our Rich History: Scarlet Oaks, a grand Cincinnati mansion built by a Hessian soldier’s grandson
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Scarlet Oaks is a beautiful mansion in the Clifton neighborhood of Cincinnati that…
A (literal) ton of food; City Hall ‘trash talk’ bridges hunger, benefits Be Concerned’s Christmas Store
The unity and collaboration that Covington’s leadership fosters at City Hall devolved last week into a flourish of trash talking,…
Our Rich History: Newport and Covington Suspension Bridge was completed in 1853
Part 7 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune More than…
BLINK — enjoy the colorful show with this photo sampling of the sights to see, first time in Covington
If you haven’t made it to downtown Covington to see the BLINK installations, here are some photos of what you’ve…
Suspension Bridge closures start tonight, as span is prepped for BLINK; roadway blocked, sidewalks open
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic the next few evenings – starting tonight (Monday,…
West side of pedestrian walkway of Roebling Bridge closed Friday; full closure needed to install netting
Continued work to install netting on the John A. Roebling Bridge will require closure of the west side pedestrian walkway…
Roebling Bridge temporary netting to be installed this week; closures of walkway expected July 10-12
Scaffolding and temporary netting are being placed on the John A. Roebling Bridge this week as part of a temporary…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that…
Suspension Bridge repair plans to come next week; has been closed to vehicles for nearly two months
An announcement on a repair plan that would eventually lead to the reopening of the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge…
Last chance to host, attend civic dinners for Cov IRS site; more details on Suspension Bridge fix
NKyTribune staff Covington residents have a last chance to host or attend dinner parties designed to nurture public conversation about…
The River: Going upstream to Pittsburgh, the city on triangle formed by three rivers, where the Ohio starts
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The River: As a young boy, loving sights, smells and sounds of the river and learning lessons for a lifetime
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Our Rich History: RoeblingFest to celebrate 150 years of our famous Roebling Bridge on June 17
By Ralph G. Wolff Special to NKyTribune It’s finished! The bridge work is finally completed! It’s June 1867, and although…
Covington veteran suicide awareness event scheduled to support those suffering from PTSD
On Monday, June 5, the City of Covington will conduct the Veterans Suicide Awareness event, planting 660 American flags as…
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