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NKY Water District reactivates granular activated carbon water treatment at Fort Thomas plant

The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) recently completed reactivation of granular activated carbon (GAC), a component of their advanced treatment processes, at their Fort Thomas Treatment Plant. GAC is placed into a contactor at the Fort Thomas Treatment Plant. (Photo from NKWD) GAC traps chemicals and other soluble materials that may be present in the water. To reactivate carbon, it is removed...

St. E. hitting home run with Reds Eric Davis, Elly De La Cruz to champion proactive health practices

St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced a new collaboration with Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz, aimed at championing proactive health practices within our community. Through this partnership, St. Elizabeth will work with De La Cruz to utilize his platforms to highlight the importance of regular health check-ups, screenings and continuous care. Elly De La Cruz “We are thrilled to unite...

Explore Cincinnati’s role in the Civil War with author Peter Bronson during April 2 NKY History Hour

In just three days, a young general in the Union Army turned the defenseless, panicked city of Cincinnati into a fortress, saving the city from a Confederate attack. This same man formed the first Black Brigade in the Union Army and achieved fame for catching Billy the Kid. Who was this man? Join local author and historian Peter Bronson as he delves into the lesser-known yet remarkable facets of General...

Opinion – Tom Fitzgerald: The rise of the “Frankfort Knows Best’ legislature

It is said that a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of a small mind. That is nowhere more apparent than with the Kentucky General Assembly and its occasional respect for local governance. Lawmakers purport to respect “local control” and to value home rule — the idea that, within limits, communities and their local elected officials are in the best position and should have the flexibility...

Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart puts ‘notion of no relationship’ with coach John Calipari ‘out the door’

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart pushed aside rumors of having a poor relationship with men’s basketball coach John Calipari on Wednesday night. “I’m not a guy who gets in coaches’ business, any of my coaches, and they’ll all tell you that,” Barnhart said in an interview with WLEX-TV and “BBN Tonight.” “We let them do their...

Covington approves IRS site contracts; Mayor says ‘Dirt will be moved’; modifies public comments

By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In what Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer called an “extraordinary meeting,” city commissioners unanimously approved three contracts that will effectively begin construction at the Covington Central Riverfront site. At its regularly scheduled legislative meeting, commissioners first approved a contract with Bray Construction Services, Inc., for $14,894,577. Bray...

Greg and Jake Rouse are adding Ft. Mitchell’s Hit Seekers Sports Cards to the Great American Ballpark

Staff report Hit Seekers Sports Cards, a premiere sports hobby shop, is expanding from its home base as a retail store at 2501 Dixie Highway Suite 2, Fort Mitchell, to take card collecting to Great American Ball Park. Hit Seekers, founded by Greg and Jake Rouse, originally began operations as an online retail shop in 2020. Finding success utilizing online streaming platforms, they expanded in 2022,...

Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown tendered verbal resignation after allegations; special meeting tonight

By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Walton’s colorful mayor Gabriel Brown, tendered a verbal resignation last week at an executive session held after the regular council meeting meeting. The executive meeting was called to discuss the possible discipline or termination of an unnamed city employee. Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown (Photo by Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune) Turns out that employee was Mayor...

Health insurers again win lobbying battle with doctors, hospitals over ‘prior authorization’ of treatments

By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to exempt health-care providers who have 90% or more of their claims approved from health-insurance companies’ requirements for prior authorization of certain treatments has failed again. “Unfortunately House Bill 317 looks like it’s dead,” said its sponsor, state Rep. Kim Moser. “We tried in good faith to work out a compromise...

NKY Chapter of Kyians for the Commonwealth to hold candidate meet and greets in advance of May primary

The Northern Kentucky chapter of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has scheduled candidate meet and greets between residents and candidates ahead of the upcoming May primary. The events are aimed at helping residents and potential voters feel at ease discussing the issues that are most important to them, regardless if the candidates are running for city or state office. “A lot of what we deal with...

NKU’s team places 4th in National Econ Games in Lexington; 11 schools, 120 students participated

The Haile College of Business proudly declared this year’s National Econ Games Conference at the Gatton College of Business at the University of Kentucky a big success. Despite stiff competition from 10 other universities and 19 teams in total, an NKU team clinched 4th place. The Econ Games, established in 2018 at NKU and now cosponsored by NKU and UK, serve as a platform to engage students in...

Legislation sent to Governor’s desk allows foster parents to quality for child care benefits for work

By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The House unanimously passed a Louisville Democrat’s bill aimed at enabling more Kentuckians to become foster parents. The Monday move means Senate Bill 240, sponsored by Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, is nearly law. It heads now to Gov. Andy Beshear’s desk for a signature or veto. The bill will allow foster parents in Kentucky to qualify for child care benefits...

Mike Tussey: Tomorrow, the 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks of a ‘Cincinnati Holiday’

One year ago in 2023 -130,000 made the trek to Cincinnati and attend the historic Findlay Market Opening Day Parade. Findlay Market Opening Day parade, 2023. (File photo) What brought the thousands to the Queen City? Reds legend – Sparky Anderson likely said it best: “It’s a holiday – a baseball holiday! Ain’t no other place in America got that!” Actually, the Parade is a huge catalyst...

Dixie Heights High School names six to be inducted into Distinguished Alumni, Educator Halls of Fame

Dixie Heights High School has announced five alumni and one educator to be inducted into its Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Educator Halls of Fame. The 2024 inductees will be honored on Sunday, April 28 at a ceremony at the Gardens of Park Hills on Dixie Hwy. in Park Hills, from 6-8 p.m. Tickets are $35 each and will be available made available online through the school. 2024 Distinguished...

Opinion — John Schaaf: High-dollar lobbyists are moving some of Frankfort’s most controversial bills

As the last days of the Kentucky General Assembly unfold, big-dollar lobbyists in Frankfort are pushing their most controversial bills toward passage. Lobbyists recently shoved their private school voucher amendment across the finish line to set up a massive fight this fall between Kentucky taxpayers and a handful of multi-billionaires who probably couldn’t find this state on a map. The school voucher...