David Bolt: Racial injustice and inequality must end; it’s time to shine the light for change
I can’t breathe! I can’t breathe! That phrase is much more than the last words of a dying black man…
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National media exposure for Western Kentucky football in 2019 valued at nearly $35 million
The Western Kentucky University football program’s turnaround season in 2019 brought tremendous exposure to the athletic department and university. A…
NKU’s College of Informatics launches region’s first undergraduate cybersecurity program
Northern Kentucky University now offers the only undergraduate cybersecurity program in the Great Cincinnati region. NKU’s Bachelor of Science in…
NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative to hold virtual presentation on different experiences, perspectives
Successfully leading or working in an organization with employees across multiple generations – all with different experiences and perspectives –…
The Carnegie moves previously announced 2020-21 productions to following year due to COVID-19
The Carnegie’s usual fare of upbeat musicals and stunning intimate dramas will have to wait until next season. In order…
Kentucky Lottery enjoys strong performance in May; total of $132.1 million in sales helps KLC rebound
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation’s board of directors announced strong sales in the month of May have helped get the KLC…
Kentuckians warned that massive dust cloud from Sahara Desert could make weekend air quality poor
Kentucky Department for Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack warned Kentuckians that air quality in the state may be poor…
NKY Community Action Commission receives $1.6M more in block grant funding for recovery programs
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission has received more than $1.576 million in additional Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding to…
Four EKU football players named preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference by HERO Sports
Four Eastern Kentucky University football players have been chosen to the HERO Sports preseason All-Ohio Valley Conference Team. Running back…
Budgeting in ever-swirling environment; pandemic, other pressures made complex task more so
Second of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. It made one’s head whirl. As Covington officials labored…
Newport celebrates opening of Bridgeview Box Park, Riverfront Commons Pedestrian Bridge on Saturday
As part of its redevelopment of Newport on the Levee, the multi-level retail and entertainment destination fronting the Ohio River,…
BBB Trends: Employment scams hit those already in financial crisis, unable to cover monthly bills
A new study released by BBB finds that nearly three-quarters of those who lose money to employment scams are already…
Renowned heart specialist, Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang, joins St. E’s cardiovascular center of excellence
Cardiothoracic surgeon Mario Castillo-Sang, MD, has joined St. Elizabeth Healthcare, bringing to the Northern Kentucky community leading expertise in minimally…
NKY has 10 new COVID-19 cases, state 280, 8 deaths; long-term care visitation to open, wear masks
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,630 total…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The yellow bass is a small, underappreciated species, but makes a tasty meal
This underappreciated native fish species is usually an incidental bycatch, most often taken by crappie anglers casting or drifting small…
Search for new head of Kentucky Department of Education now narrowed to four candidates
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Department of Education At its June 25 meeting, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) reviewed reference…
Al Cross: Any doubt about the vote count could resonate long past the primary
Voting for the Democratic nomination to face Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is over, but the election is not, because…
Keven Moore: Like everything else in life, your backyard comes with its share of safety concerns
If your family is like mine, with the COVID-19 restrictions this year, your backyard has become an oasis and a…
Beshear reports 229 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death; cases tied to Myrtle Beach; testing in Kenton County
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s actions to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). He reported…
Alexandria native Jacob Greer returns from seven-month deployment aboard floating city at sea
By Megan Brown Navy Office of Community Outreach A 2017 Campbell County High School graduate returned home June 16, marking…
Healthy@school guidance issued for upcoming school year — and, yes, students should wear masks
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education, issued the highly anticipated guidance for…
Roebling Capital Partners launches new lower-middle-market private equity fund based in Ft. Wright
Roebling Capital Partners (RCP) has announced its formation and launch of a new lower-middle-market private equity fund based in Ft….