Covington Parks & Recreation reports successful pool season — looks forward to bigger, better ’22
Each drop in autumn temperatures is pushing the 2021 summer pool season further back in the rearview mirror, but Covington’s…
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Chamber presents NKY Community Award to retired attorney Phil Schworer, a tireless volunteer
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce honored Phil Schworer on Thursday with the NKY Community Award, sponsored by Central Bank….
Vote now and often: Brent Spence bridge repairs are up for national transportation people’s choice award
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The emergency project to quickly repair and reopen the Brent Spence Bridge following a truck…
Bill Straub: We cannot default on our obligations; McConnell is leading country to brink of disaster
It may seem that writing and, thus, reading about the federal debt limit would be about as interesting as pondering…
School briefs: Blue Ribbon Schools, National Merit scholars, crime scene ‘fun’, Gateway ‘best employer’
Two NKY schools are among seven Kentucky schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, the U.S. Department…
NKY partners ready to welcome Afghan evacuees to community; KRM reopens Covington office
Northern Kentucky organizations continue to prioritize making the region a welcoming and inclusive place by supporting neighbors of all backgrounds….
NKU receives $1 million federal grant, part of Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
Northern Kentucky University received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration…
Dave Dauwe is back where his journey began and is pastor at Ludlow First Baptist Church
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today On Groundhog Day in February 2020, Dave Dauwe took over as pastor of the church…
Second ‘Cookouts and Conversations’ on Friday at Austinburg Neighborhood Park after first success
Both the turnout and the discussion at the first “cookouts and conversations” event were wide-ranging and robust, so the Covington’s…
Al Cross: Questioning authority has become too much of a good thing, and it’s killing people
“It is the first responsibility of every citizen to question authority.” – Benjamin Franklin Franklin may have said it first,…
NKU gets two grants to help develop NKY’s economic region, assist with health, livelihood of its residents
Northern Kentucky University has been awarded $208,999 in two separate grants to develop of Northern Kentucky’s economic region and assist…
Brent Cooper: Vaccine/testing mandates; vote on infrastructure, Hispanic heritage, women’s summit
PENDING VACCINE/TESTING MANDATES I was in Washington, DC last week meeting with fellow chamber presidents from around the country, and…
Peace, bricks and happiness: Lego artist Rodney Dicus on BCM’s NKY History Hour
By day, Rodney Dicus is a firefighter and paramedic with the Burlington fire department. By night (and weekends), he plays…
Governor reports 8,750 cases, 88 deaths since Friday, rationed share of monoclonal antibody treatments
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky administered more than 5,000 monoclonal antibody treatment courses last week, but the state will only…
First of two Honor Flights returns to CVG today, after being postponed last year by COVID
Tri-State veterans and their guardians will return to CVG Airport to take the first Honor Flight in two years today….
Mutter Gottes Neighborhood Association pumpkin sale is Oct. 3; get pumpkins, gourds, squash, more
It is time for the third annual Mutter Gottes Neighborhood Association Pumpkin Sale! Established in 2019 and designated to be…
Our Rich History: Cooperative education at Thomas More College; early years of work experience
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 13 of our series “Retrospect and Vista II: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021”…
Aviatra Accelerators to celebrate 10 years of success in empowering women entrepreneurs across region
Aviatra Accelerators, Inc. is devoted to supporting women-owned startups and small businesses and has been empowering female entrepreneurs across Ohio…
Kenton County Historical Society announces two new markers celebrating 3-L Highway, ancient civilizations
The Kenton County Historical Society will place two new historical markers in Kenton County Sunday. The first marker’s placement ceremony…
Billy Reed: Moneyball, moneyball, moneyball — let’s play ball; we can watch and wonder as players collect
When Kentucky begins playing basketball this season, it will be difficult for me to keep from wondering just how much…
The River: 1952 started badly but ended up being the year a young boy really connected with the river
(Editor’s note: The Captain is taking a bit of a break and will be back soon. So we are sharing…
Road Report: KYTC updates construction projects in District 6 — alerts to lane closures and delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District…