Covington construction trades school can’t open soon enough; industry desperate for skilled workers
City of Covington John Kennedy sells paint for a living. He’s also a matchmaker, confidante, and sounding board. From behind…
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900 Covington students in Mayor’s challenge read 16,798 books — and the iPad winners are . . .
Young winners earn prizes in the Covington Mayor’s Reading Challenge as 900 students read over 16,000 books. There are a…
Newport schools’ Tuition Reimbursement Program for teachers is paying dividends for the district
Newport Intermediate School fourth grade math teacher Katie Chalfant had always wanted to return to college after receiving her bachelor’s…
Florence family needed support when trying to adopt a child, they found it through a UK social network
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Most adoptive and foster parents will tell you, deciding to bring a child into…
Walton-Verona among 12 school districts across Kentucky selected for KDE local curriculum pilot
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has selected 12 school districts to work on a pilot program to help schools…
Villa Madonna Academy High School named a Cognia School of Distinction, one of 59 around the world
Villa Madonna Academy High School in Villa Hills has been named a Cognia School of Distinction. Villa is one of…
TMU President Chillo opens spring semester with State of University Address to campus communty
Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo, LP.D., kicked off the spring semester speaking to the campus community in a…
Gateway faculty, staff made 50 Clean Home Kits for residents of Lincoln-Grant Scholar House
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service this week, Gateway Community & Technical College’s Diversity, Equity…
Voices from Classroom: ‘Now Hiring’ signs out; look at districts’ websites to see if there’s a job for you
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary School Everywhere you go, you see “Now Hiring” signs. A lot of companies are offering…
Kenton County Democrats call on NKY Republicans to support pre-K, cite advantages of early learning
The Kenton County Democrats have issued a statement that urges Republicans to support the funding allocated in Gov. Steve Beshear’s…
NKU Honors College offers new, renewable ‘Honors Advantage Scholarship’ to every student admitted
The Northern Kentucky University Honors College announces a new scholarship for incoming freshman students called the Honors Advantage Scholarship, which…
Kentucky Youth Advocates launch Children’s Advocacy Week at Capitol virtual event; sign up here
Hundreds of advocates from across Kentucky are virtually gathering this week to rally on behalf of children and to promote…
A reminder: Student-athletes involved in agriculture can apply for KDA-KHSAA scholarship — by Jan. 31
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky student-athletes who are involved in agriculture are invited to apply for one of six…
NKU ’22 Alumni: Nathan Smith, Jakki Haussler, Tracy Schwegmann, Mac Riley, John Jose, Peg Adams
Northern Kentucky University announces the 2022 Alumni Awards recipients: Nathan Smith, Jakki Haussler, Tracy Schwegmann, H. McGuire (Mac) Riley, John…
20 NKU students to compete in Econ Games 2022 Conference, sponsored by Fischer Homes
Twenty Northern Kentucky University students will compete in The Econ Games 2022 Conference, co-founded by NKU Associate Professor of Economics…
House continues questioning Kentucky State University, spells out potential baliout measure
Kentucky lawmakers continued their efforts to monitor Kentucky State University’s (KSU) recovery from years of financial issues that include alleged…
Rotary Club of Florence accepting nominations for annual Teacher of the Year awards
By Hannah Walters Rotary Club of Florence The Teacher of the Year Award is an opportunity to give back to…
Boone County Public Library choses Omni Architects to build new Walton Branch, wants public input
Boone County Public Library has chosen Omni Architects as the firm to build the new Walton Branch, which will serve…
Northern Kentucky University to host third Student Success Summit Jan. 14 ahead of spring semester
Northern Kentucky University will begin the spring semester with its third annual Student Success Summit, a program focused on celebrating…
NKU grad Christian Dallas leaves his signature mark all over region, completes extraordinary CVG mural
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Christian Dallas has put his considerable talent and his NKU bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts…
NKU College of Education to launch new Education, Culture and Society program during Spring Semester
The Northern Kentucky University College of Education is announcing the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Education, Culture,…
Senate bill moves school governance decisions away from school councils, back to superintendents
Staff report Senate Bill 1, sponsored by NKY’s Sen. John Schickel, shifts school governance decisions away from school-based decision-making councils…