New legislation approves criminal justice reform to allow former offenders to get back to work
The House of Representatives gave final approval to a substantial criminal justice reform measure aimed to reduce repeat offender rates…
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Toyota’s legacy: Erlanger laboratory to be The Ignite Institute, a world-class STEAM education center
Creating an enduring gift to fuel the economic engine of the Tri-State, Toyota announced today that it is donating its…
Deadline extended to nominate favorite business for Covington’s Business Excellence Awards
You have until 4 p.m. on March 20 to nominate your favorite Covington business for the Business Excellence Awards. Links…
Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence issues statement on charter schools: Let’s get it right
The Kentucky General Assembly, led by its new Republican majority, voted to authorize public charter schools for the first time,…
UW’s Partners for Competitive Workforce helping to close skills gap by training for in-demand jobs
By Brett Jager United Way of Greater Cincinnati Since 2008, the United Way-managed Partners for a Competitive Workforce (PCW) has…
Gateway’s Super Someday draws 300 high school students to urban campus to explore possibilities
At the Urban Metro Campus today, Gateway Community & Technical College hosted over 300 high school students who are considering…
Bircus Brewing to pour five pilot beers at ‘Shop Ludlow’ event on Saturday
BIRCUS Brewing Co. offers its first official beer sales during Shop Ludlow Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5…
Honoring ‘Environmental Health Professionals’ who do inspections, investigations to ensure our safety
Kentucky is honoring environmental health professionals for their many contributions to our public health infrastructure. Governor Matt Bevin proclaimed March…
Boone, Kenton, Campbell counties reap benefits of HIDTA designation to tune of $275k
Boone, Campbell, and Kenton Counties were granted more than a quarter of a million dollars from the federal government to…
Jay Brewer: Thanks, Mom and Dad, for making me a ‘Zero;’ take the ‘Adverse Childhood’ test for yourself
Thanks, Mom and Dad, for making me a Zero. That’s right, a zero. We most often associate being a…
41st Annual Buy-Sell-Trade Show runs through Saturday at Airport Marriott — brewery collectibles
Brewery Collectibles Club of America and the National Association of Breweries presents its 41st Annual Buy-Sell-Trade Show runs through Sunday…
McGing Irish Dancer to entertain travelers at CVG, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with festive dancing
Get into the swing of St. Patrick’s Day, as CVG hosts the internationally renowned McGing Irish Dancers as they perform…
Charter Schools measure goes to Gov. Bevin for signature, passed by 23-15 in state Senate
Staff Report In the final ticks of the 2017 Regular Session, the Kentucky Legislature gave approval to a dynamic measure…
Bill recognizing horses as livestock goes to Governor, ‘an important step’ for Kentucky’s horses
The Kentucky House of Representatives today unanimously passed Senate Bill 139, which would amend the definition of livestock in Kentucky…
Legislative briefs: Higher ed performance funding, toxicology screenings, quit smoking, playgrounds
State funding for Kentucky public colleges and universities would be allocated based on the schools’ performance under a bill now…
Geoffrey Mearns: Legislative priority, outcomes-based funding model, goes to Governor; more to do
A message sent to the university community: For 20 years, Kentucky has funded public higher education based upon historic politics,…
Notre Dame Academy celebrates Women Making a Difference day, honoring three graduates
Notre Dame Academy is celebrating Women Making a Difference Day on Thursday. The keynote speaker for this special celebration is NDA alumna Lt. Col….
NKU’s athletic trainer Molly Woods getting ready — and getting players ready — for big show Friday
Lakeside Park resident Molly Woods, head athletic trainer at Northern Kentucky University, is on her way to her first Division…
Covington awards Riverfront Commons project to Sunesis, in phases to finish this year
Covington’s Mayor and Board of Commissioners have approved an order awarding the Riverfront Commons Project construction bid to Sunesis Construction….
Foreign Direct Investment Symposium coming to Cincinnati — key leaders to speak
The City of Cincinnati Department of Community and Economic Development, in partnership with the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati,…
Safety Net Alliance’s Build a Dream means 100 beds to be made, delivered to needy families this weekend
On Saturday, March 18, Build A Dream Northern Kentucky will build and deliver 100 beds for 100 low-income kids. This…
Kenton County Board of Education asks Neil Stiegelmeyer to return as interim superintendent effective April 1
In a special meeting Tuesday, members of the Kenton County Board of Education named former head of the Kenton County…