Poll workers needed for upcoming election, sign up now online or with your county clerk’s office
By McKenna Horsley
The Kentucky Lantern
For several years, Gregory and Wynella Bethards have worked at the polls on Election Day in Jefferson County.
The Louisville couple said they enjoy being part of the process. Gregory said “it’s a civic duty, privilege and obligation to serve the community,” but there is some anxiety before voters come through the doors.
Vote — and sign up to be a...
Fort Mitchell named 2023 City Government of the Year by the Kentucky League of Cities
Progress, innovation, and community engagement: All three descriptions summarize why the City of Fort Mitchell is the 2023 KLC City Government of the Year.
An independent panel of judges selected the city out of several nominations.
City officials in Fort Mitchell have prioritized growth and community service over the past year, investing in neighborhood improvements, attracting new business, and securing...
Thomas More Biology Field Station to host ‘Living Story’ motivational retreat September 24
Thomas More University Biology Field Station, located in California, will host “Living Story,” a motivational retreat designed to help people to move forward in creative projects on Sunday, September 24 from 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Dr. Sherry Cook Stanforth, an author, professor and founder of Originary Arts Initiative, and Stacy Smith Rogers, a freelance journalist, entrepreneur and founder...
Governor lauds grand opening of 80 Acres Farm in Boone County — a vertical, high tech operation
Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further momentum within Kentucky’s agritech sector as he congratulated 80 Acres Farms on the grand opening of the company’s new vertical farming facility in Boone County, which will create 125 well-paying jobs with an investment of up to $95 million.
“Kentucky’s growth in the agritech sector is a key part of our Commonwealth’s surging and versatile economy, which...
Read Ready Covington Early Childhood Festival Saturday to celebrate learning through fun
A Saturday morning of games, raffles, face painting, music, touch-a-truck, and more is part of an organized effort aimed to help Covington children learn and thrive.
Saturday’s 2nd Annual Early Childhood Festival is at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House, at 824 Greenup St., and runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. The free event is sponsored by the Read Ready Covington Coalition, a collaboration of early educators,...
KBE names Robin Fields Kinney as Kentucky’s interim commissioner of education effective Sept. 30
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) on Thursday named Robin Fields Kinney as interim state commissioner of education.
Kinney, an associate commissioner who oversees the Office of Finance and Operations for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), will assume her new role Sept. 30 – one day after current Education Commissioner Jason E. Glass departs the agency.
Kinney’s annual salary was set...
Game of the year has Dixie Highway neighbors Beechwood and CovCath going at one another again
By Dan Weber
NKyTribune sports reporter
They’re just seven minutes apart, 2.3 miles according to Mapquest, from Park Hills to Fort Mitchell.
But that stretch of the Dixie Highway is where the power of Northern Kentucky High School football is centered these days as the unbeaten, three-time Class 2A state champion Beechwood Tigers (4-0) host another unbeaten program in Covington Catholic’s...
NKU welcomes new president, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, ‘back home’ with a standing ovation
By Jack Brammer
NKyTribune reporter
When an ebullient Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was introduced Wednesday as Northern Kentucky University’s new president, she said the scene for her was like “a beautiful full-circle moment.” She asked to savor it.
The first woman to become a permanent, not interim, president of NKU was referring back to her days as a communications professor and department chair...
Ballyshannon Middle School’s Kevin Daily, a social studies teacher, named ’24 Kentucky Teacher of Year
Kevin Dailey, a middle school social studies teacher at Ballyshannon Middle School in Boone County, has been named the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.
“I am really blessed and honored to be able to represent 40,000 plus teachers in Kentucky,” Dailey said. “This day is about all of our kids and all of our families. This day is about Kentucky.”
The Kentucky Department of Education...
Beshear far outraises Cameron in governor’s race, but that’s only part of the money story
By Tom Loftus
Kentucky Lantern
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s campaign outraised Republican challenger Daniel Cameron by more than double the amount of money in the first phase of Kentucky’s general election.
Beshear raised nearly $5.8 million since the primary election in May compared to about $2.35 million raised by Cameron, according to reports filed Tuesday with the Kentucky Registry of Election...
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, former NKU professor, named 7th president of Northern Kentucky University
Cady Short-Thompson, Ph.D. has been selected the seventh president of Northern Kentucky University. The university’s Board of Regents, in a unanimous vote, made the appointment today at its regularly scheduled meeting.
Dr. Short-Thompson brings with her a wealth of experience and a visionary leadership approach to NKU. She currently serves as CEO and Executive Director of Breakthrough Cincinnati,...
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is among the three finalists for the presidency of KCTCS
Staff report
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has named three finalists for their new president — and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is among them.
KCTCS Board Chair Barry Martin announced the finalists Tuesday.
“We are overwhelmingly thrilled with candidates received in this search,” said Martin, “and we are excited to announce these extraordinary...
Covington Rotary supports Cameron’s Cause for AEDs in schools to prevent tragedies like Cameron’s
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
It was born out of tragedy.
Cameron’s Cause is a foundation that started in March of 2011. Less than a year before – October, 2010 – Laura and Dave Batson experienced the worst tragedy in their family’s history.
Their 18-year-old son, Cameron Batson died of a sudden cardiac event during a pickup soccer game at Scott High School.
Dave Batson and wife Laura...
Annual Kenton County Farm Tour October 1 offers NKyians an up-close look at county’s family farms
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, organizers of the Kenton County Farm Tour are inviting Northern Kentuckians of all ages to join them for the 13th year.
The self-guided tour features some of Kenton County’s finest farms, exciting interactive activities, and the chance to discover the roots of food and ornamentals grown in our region. The tour takes place on Sunday, October...
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts rise 7.7 percent, Road Fund increase 15.2 percent during August
The Office of State Budget Director reported today that General Fund receipts increased 7.7 percent in August compared to last year. Total collections equaled $1,076.3 million, $77.1 million higher than August 2022. Through the first two months of Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24), General Fund receipts have increased 7.4 percent.
The official revenue estimate for FY24 calls for General Fund revenues to fall...
