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Our Rich History: Labor Day and World War II — NKY has always celebrated

September 1, 2025August 31, 20250

By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune My father loved Labor Day. He especially enjoyed Cincinnati’s WEBN Labor Day…

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Joe Heller: Cartoonist on church shooting, Labor Day, Cracker Barrel, crime rates, flag burning

August 31, 2025August 30, 20250

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…

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Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Labor Day, Back to School, (positive side of) Slavery?

August 24, 2025August 23, 20250

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…

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In advance of Labor Day holiday, KY to participate in nationwide ‘Drive Sober’ initiative Aug. 13-Sept. 1

August 13, 2025August 12, 20250

As Labor Day approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober, designated…

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KY Department of Fish and Wildlife to host four dove quote hunts, applications open Aug. 4-15

August 2, 2025August 1, 20250

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will host four dove quota hunts and…

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KCEP’s State of Working Kentucky report indicates positive economic outlook from labors’ point of view

September 1, 2024August 31, 20240

Federal investments have spurred a rapid recovery from the COVID-19 recession in Kentucky, and rules for spending that money combined…

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Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Labor Day, dog years, football, no rules for Trump, RFK

September 1, 2024August 31, 20240

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…

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Kentuckians traveling over Labor Day Holiday can expect heavy traffic, lower prices at the pump

August 31, 2024August 29, 20240

Labor Day is the unofficial close to the summer travel season and for many in Kentucky — and across the…

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Riverfest ’24 heads up: Boom on the Bridge, Covington and Newport familiar restrictions

August 26, 2024August 25, 20240

Staff report Cincinnati’s Riverfest on Labor Day is nationally recognized as one of the top single-day festivals in the country….

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KOHS ‘Drive Sober’ campaign begins, Kyians urged to plan ahead for a designated driver

August 16, 2024August 15, 20240

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Labor Day quickly approaches, safety officials are reminding Kentuckians to celebrate the end of…

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With ‘trauma season’ upon us, make safety a priority during those summertime outdoor activities

May 17, 20240

By Dr. Andrew Bernard University of Kentucky Warm weather is upon us which means longer days, time spent outdoors, the…

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For Labor Day, KY House Democratic Caucus offers slate of proposed bills to help working families

September 4, 2023September 4, 20230

In celebration of the Labor Day, the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus announced a multi-faceted slate of bills that members will…

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Joe Heller: Cartoonist view of news of week — Labor Day, mugshots, back to covid (school), campaigns

September 3, 2023September 2, 20230

Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…

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Labor Day travel expected to surpass last year, with gas prices unlikely to deter end-of-summer getaways

August 30, 2023August 29, 20230

Labor Day weekend travel is expected to be busier this year than in 2022, on the road, in the air…

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KYTC joins national effort to prevent impaired driving ahead of Labor Day; campaign runs through Sept. 4

August 19, 2023August 18, 20230

As Labor Day quickly approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober,…

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Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on news of the week in full color, with broad strokes and few words

September 4, 2022September 3, 20220

                Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…

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As ‘unofficial end of summer’ is at hand, here are some safety tips if you are in, around the water

September 2, 2022September 1, 20220

Labor Day may mark the “unofficial end of summer” and if you are throwing one last party before you close…

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Kentucky by Heart: As Labor Day nears, reflecting on the good, and bad, of Ky’s labor relations history

August 30, 2022August 29, 20220

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While growing up, Labor Day Weekend always meant two things to me. First, it was…

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KY Office of Highway Safety joins national campaign to prevent drunk driving over Labor Day holiday

August 21, 2022August 20, 20220

This Labor Day weekend, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is joining the National Highway Traffic…

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Constance Alexander: Labor Day offers opportunity for reflection on the work we do, and why we do it

September 7, 2021September 7, 20210

Classrooms in my elementary alma mater were arrayed with images reminding us of the divine sacrifices that had been made…

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Ludlow Heritage Museum’s Labor Day Party on the Plaza event to celebrate return of ‘new’ old caboose

September 3, 2021September 2, 20210

Ludlow’s railroad legacy will be revived on Labor Day with a Party on the Plaza event welcoming a “new” old…

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Rules set for return of Labor Day weekend Riverfest fireworks celebration in Covington and Devou Park

August 26, 2021August 25, 20210

The City of Covington is putting in place familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow as large…

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