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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...

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...

Covington Fire Department seeking info about city’s homes, business to improve emergency response

Seconds count in an emergency, so Covington’s Fire Department wants to know what makes your home or business unique. For homeowners, for example: • Is your elderly father living with you and confined to a wheelchair? • Is your 8-year-old daughter autistic, and does she tend to hide in a closet when stressed? • Do you have five dogs that you consider part of your family? • Or are you a competition...

Beechwood sophomore spearheads Young Marines’ effort to recognized fallen NKY WWII veteran

By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter When Young Marine Abby Smith was approached by her unit commander to oversee a project recognizing a fallen WWII veteran who failed to received proper recognition, she didn’t know quite how to approach it. “I accepted the assignment, but then I realized I didn’t know where to begin,” Smith said. “I had to start somewhere, so I talked to the people...

Little Flour Baked Goods’ Elizabeth Hughes headed to Prime Video national entrepreneur competition

By Sally Thelen NKyTribune correspondent Ft. Mitchell bakery owner Elizabeth Hughes is headed to a national entrepreneur competition in May as part of a popular reality TV show that airs on Prime Video. Last September, Hughes submitted a video entry for Little Flour Baked Goods and learned after Christmas she was chosen, beating out thousands of applicants. She will be competing in the 13th season...

Samaritan Car Care founder, NKY resident Bruce Kintner, wins Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Award

A Cold Spring man who founded a charity to provide affordable car repairs has won the region’s highest community service award. Bruce Kintner, who founded Samaritan Car Care Clinic in 2007, received the Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Award on March 21, presented in a ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. As the local Jefferson Award winner, Kintner becomes a finalist for one of the five...

REDI Cincinnati names finalists for James A. Wuenker Growth Award, four from Northern Kentucky

REDI Cincinnati announces 14 companies across the region as finalists for the James A. Wuenker Growth Awards, four from Northern Kentucky. The winning companies and projects will be announced and recognized for their impact on the region at REDI’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting presented by JobsOhio and PNC on March 26. REDI Cincinnati’s James A. Wuenker Growth Awards were created...

Dayton to hold ribbon-cutting on March 25 for the Historic Burton Building renovation project

The City of Dayton, Orleans Development, and The Catalytic Fund will celebrate the completion of the 10 residential units and first-floor commercial space at the Historic Burton Building renovation project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on March 25. The Historic Burton Building — before — at the corner of Sixth Ave. in Dayton’s central business district. (Photo provided) The...

2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees named, to be honored May 23

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative has announced the 2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees who will be recognized at the 40th annual event on May 23.  Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the awards honor women who exemplify notable achievement; outstanding service in their professions or to the Northern Kentucky community and the qualities of personal...

BE NKY’s new population, labor force study points to challenges — attracting talent, skilled workforce

The population of Northern Kentucky’s Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties is expected to grow, albeit modestly, between now and 2050, according to a Population and Labor Force Trends and Future Projections study commissioned by BE NKY Growth Partnership (BE NKY) and researched by Janet Harrah and student fellows at the Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD) at the Haile College of Business...

High stakes and large pools expected for Saturday’s Jeff Ruby Steaks Day card at Turfway Park

Massive exotic payouts have been the story throughout the Winter/Spring Meet at Turfway Park Racing and Gaming and bettors will be able to dive into large pools for Saturday’s Jeff Ruby Steaks Day that features three Pick 5s and four Pick 4s offered on the extensive wagering menu. Saturday’s 13-race program at Turfway Park, which has a special early post time of 12:45 p.m. (all times Eastern),...

New ‘smart’ interactive signage to help visitors, residents navigate Covington’s locations, services

Covington is getting an interactive outdoor kiosk to help residents and visitors navigate the city and locate businesses, landmarks, and services. The kiosk is the result of a partnership among City officials, the regional nonprofit Southbank Partners, and RoveIQ, a digital signage company in Covington. This summer, Southbank Partners will install the wayfinding signage along the constructed section...

Two NKY projects among 32 in state to receive funds for upgrade of parks and recreation spaces

Gov. Andy Beshear announced his selection of 32 projects that will enhance accessibility and upgrade parks and recreation spaces throughout the Commonwealth. Two Northern Kentucky cities were among the 32 receiving funds: Highland Hills Park in Ft. Thomas (File photo) • City of Fort Thomas (Campbell County) — Fort Thomas plans to use $125,000 to build a skate park in Highland Hills Park and •...

Be ‘weather aware’ as storms move across state; Emergency Management teams on alert

Thursday, following a tornado touching down in Gallatin and Trimble counties and a possible tornado reported in Carroll County, Gov. Andy Beshear said he has been in direct contact with county judges and mayors involved and that, currently, there are only reports of a couple of minor injuries and no reports of fatalities or missing persons. The Governor urged Kentuckians to remain weather aware as...

McDaniel’s budget plan includes $150M biomedical center, Chase Law School, UK med school at IRS site

By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A lofty economic development plan for Northern Kentucky was unveiled Wednesday that would create a biomedical center campus in downtown Covington with a new facility for Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law and the University of Kentucky College of Medicine in it. Sen. Chris McDaniel (Photo by Sarah Ladd/Kentucky Lantern) Republican state...