KDFWR reminding Kyians to practice safety on the water during National Safe Boating Week May 18-24
In conjunction with National Safe Boating Week, May 18-24, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is reminding Kentuckians…
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U.S. Coast Guard, local emergency teams to close Ohio River this weekend; established no-wake zone
The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley will be establishing a no wake zone and…
American Jazz cruise ship finally freed from sandbar in Cumberland River near Lake Barkley after week+
The cruise ship American Jazz that had been stuck on a sandbar in the Cumberland River near Lake Barkley for…
The River: A half-century of steamboat memories, all the experiences, really are just ‘a moment in time’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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…
Keven Moore: Boating hazards include carbon monoxide poisoning, which recently caused tragedy
Last week as I was skimming through social media, I stumbled across a news article from hccommunityjournal.com dated Sept. 15…
OKI Council of Governments and partners launch digital guide to Ohio River recreation — and it’s free
Big rivers are legendary for inspiring great ideas. Think Samuel Clemens and the Mississippi, made iconic through the works of…
In wake of recent drownings, officials emphasize safety when swimming, boating in Kentucky waters
With the recent summer-like temperatures, many people have been getting outdoors to enjoy Kentucky’s lakes and streams. If not careful,…
The River: If he had it all to do over again, he’d still choose life on the river and the adventurous life
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Barge strikes US 45 Ohio River Brookport Bridge at Paducah, minor damage, traffic maintained
The U.S. Coast Guard reported that a barge hit on the U.S. 45 Ohio River “Brookport” Bridge at Paducah Sunday…
Coast Guard report says mate asleep at the switch caused barge crash at Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club
NKyTribune staff The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a statement regarding the collision of the towing vessel DALE ARTIGUE with…
The River: A week on a ‘quiet’ river, turning cold, was really packed with activity — and work
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Early-morning barge crash destroys Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club, cause remains under investigation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A barge crash on the Ohio River has destroyed a Northern Kentucky landmark. A…
The River: Paddlewheelers, especially wooden ones, are a special kind of boat; here’s a tutorial
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The Lucky Lady ferry between Rising Sun and Rabbit Hash gets final approval; dry run called a success
NKyTribune staff Full House Resorts has announced that its Rising Star Casino Resort has received approval from the U.S. Coast…
Get ready for the 10th Annual Great Ohio River Swim on Sept. 24 — record number expected
A reminder that the Great Ohio River Swim will take place this Sunday. A pre-event swimming work-out session and clinic…
Algae bloom health threat postpones 8th Annual Great Ohio River Swim ’til October 10
Due to the health threat currently posed by algae blooms on the Ohio. organizers have rescheduled the 8th Annual Great…