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News briefs: Let It Go consignment store, Florence Hooters remodeled, Robin Givens at YWCA luncheon
MaryBeth McGarr has opened a Let It Go Consignment store at 7926 Alexandria Pike in Alexandria. “We all have material…

Explosive allegations against Commonwealth’s Attorney, investigators contained in Dooley filing
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An electronic filing on March 9 by the attorney for convicted killer David Wayne…

Over 6,200 archers expected in Louisville for one of nation’s largest school tournaments
One of the largest school archery tournaments in the country will kick off March 31 at the Kentucky Fair and…

Turfway Park gearing up for JACK Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes March 25; spring party fits all budgets
With $500,000 and a spot in the Kentucky Derby field on the line, plans are in full swing for the…

Bad Girl Ventures chooses five women entrepreneurs for Spring LAUNCH class, to vie for loans
Bad Girl Ventures (BGV) announced the five women entrepreneurs to participate in its Greater Cincinnati Spring 2017 LAUNCH class, which…

NKU board chair to recommend Gerald St. Amand as interim president; announces full search committee
Northern Kentucky University board chair, Rich Boehne, has announced his intention to recommend Gerald St. Amand as interim president as…

News briefs: Memorial mass for those who lost child, Jeanne Schroer honored as Trailblazer
A memorial Mass for any person who is grieving the loss of a child will be conducted at 7:30 p.m.,…

People in the News: Grout promoted at C-Forward, award-winning photographer Steve Oldfield exhibit
C-Forward, an Information Technology (I.T.) Services firm headquartered in Covington, KY is announcing a new Vice President of Technical Services….

Baby hippo Fiona up to 73 pounds, getting fan mail, and making good progress at Cincinnati Zoo
Fiona the little hippo, born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo, is now up to 73 pounds — a little too…

NKY Restoration offers professional development, practical hands-on activities for Restoration Weekend
NKY Restoration is offering educational opportunities to foster vibrancy in the River Cities with a NKY Restoration Weekend. This program…

It’s Your Nickel crushes John Battaglia Memorial Stakes field at Turfway Park in Spiral Stakes prep
It’s Your Nickel used the first two furlongs of the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes to get acquainted with Turfway Park’s…

Gov. Bevin calls a statewide emergency as Kentuckians recover from powerful weather system this week
Gov. Matt Bevin had declared a statewide emergency, in response to the severe storms that battered Kentucky earlier this week….
The week at the State Capitol: Several bills focused on children; a summary of what is advancing
Improving the lives of Kentucky’s children was on the minds of the state’s legislators this week as several bills made…

Legislative briefs: Senate OKs veterans’ home, juvenile records bills; House approves Casey Law changes
The Kentucky Senate has approved a measure that marks a step toward building a nursing home for veterans in Bowling…

Mike Battaglia returns to the booth to call the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park Saturday
Race fans will hear a familiar voice as the field for the $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes breaks the gate…

Ludlow’s Derek Gaiser, a junior at UK, receives scholarship for summer study at Oxford University
Ludlow’s Derek Gaiser, a secondary social studies education and history junior at the University of Kentucky, has been awarded an English-Speaking…

Ethics Reporter: Lobbyists spent a record $2.1 million during first month of legislative session
Although the General Assembly met for only five days in January to begin the 2017 session, the $2.1 million in…

Duke Energy crews working to restore power to 46,000 customers affected by strong storm winds
Wednesday morning’s strong winds – including 70-mph gusts – led to a peak of 45,861 power outages in Greater Cincinnati…

NKU faculty senate votes to censure university gag order in Jane Doe case; judge already dismissed it
Note: The NKyTribune has been following the Jane Doe rape case and objected in federal court to a gag order…

Play ball! Coaches meeting for softball teams for Covington’s Adult Softball League on March 1
The City of Covington’s Parks, Recreation & Facilities department is gearing up for its 2017 Adult Softball League, scheduled to…

Bevin declares ‘Rare Disease Day’ on February 28; advocates to gather in Frankfort
Governor Matt Bevin has declared a Day of Proclamation for Kentucky rare disease patients for February 28. Rare disease advocates…