
Teacher shortage could force school consolidations; coalition releases recommendations to ease problem
By Jack Brammer
NKyTribune reporter
The severe shortage of public school teachers in Kentucky could force schools to consolidate, Lawrence County Superintendent Robbie Fletcher warned Monday.
Fletcher offered the worst-case scenario of teacher shortage at a news conference in the Capitol Rotunda with...

John Schickel: Kentucky Senate Page Programs is an exciting opportunity for high school students
There are many time-honored traditions in the Senate, but one of my favorites is the Senate Page Program. Through the program, high school juniors and seniors in top academic standing are invited to apply...

KY Department of Revenue to begin processing 2022 individual income tax returns on February 6
The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) began accepting electronically filed 2022 individual income tax returns on January 23, mirroring the IRS tax filing timeline, with processing of Kentucky returns...

Holy Cross battles to the end to win All “A” Classic girls basketball state championship game
Holy Cross girls basketball players with Kentucky All “A” Classic state championship trophy. (Photo by Ted Jackson)
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
RICHMOND — As his players...
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KY Department of Revenue to begin processing 2022 individual income tax returns on February 6
The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) began accepting electronically filed 2022 individual income tax returns on January 23, mirroring the IRS tax filing timeline, with processing of Kentucky returns... - More »
- Service station-inspired Ford's Garage opens newest location at Saratoga Square in Florence
- NKY Chamber to host annual "Day in Frankfort" to discuss legislative priorities with lawmakers Feb. 23
- Supporting our heroes following their service to be topic of Florence Rotary presentation January 30
- Unemployment rates decline in 94 Kentucky counties in 12 month period ending in December
- Kentucky gas prices rise for fourth straight week; statewide average now at $3.21 per gallon
- Enzweiler Building Institute to hold groundbreaking ceremony for Covington campus January 26
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Teacher shortage could force school consolidations; coalition releases recommendations to ease problem
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The severe shortage of public school teachers in Kentucky could force schools to consolidate, Lawrence County Superintendent Robbie Fletcher warned Monday. Fletcher... - More »
- Reminder: Deadline is Feb. 24 to submit student essays for National Civics Bee, hosted by Chamber
- KDE accepting applications from school students for 2023-2024 Commissioners Student Advisory Council
- NKU receives donation of high-precision measuring instruments from Waters Corporation
- TMU student, Villa Hills native Paige Leigh Landers appearing in Sundance Film Festival in 'Starling Girl'
- KY Dept. of Education's Student Advisory Council presents its report on increasing school safety
- Scholarship fund honoring 2007 Beechwood graduate Jordan McFaull established at Horizon Funds
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Park Hills moves forward on more space for new city hall; citizen questions potential ‘conflict of interest’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills City Council convened for a caucus meeting last week. The main topic was to resurrect the discussion about the space needs the city has, but this time... - More »
- Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on area highways this week -- be alert for closings, delays
- Secretary of State reports independent and 'other' voter registrations breaks 10% in Kentucky
- Northern Kentucky Water District announces members, officers of its Board of Commissioners
- City of Covington moves closer to ending 'migratory existence,' picks design team for new city hall
- Newport City Board of Commissioners votes in favor of plan to improve bike safety accessibility
- City of Covington votes for more bike friendly urban core, approves architecture firm for City Hall
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Mixed bag in latest weekly COVID report, but new cases are up over week with no NKY counties at top
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After seeing a significant decline in all COVID-19 metrics last week, there was a mixed bag of results observed in the latest weekly report released on Monday, as some categories... - More »
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): UK expert explains how to understand and overcome it
- Kentucky's 988 suicide prevention lifeline marks six months, records 26% increase in monthly calls
- Research is an important part of improving healthcare; learn how you can participate
- Governor Andy Beshear urges KY communities to become 'Recovery Ready' to fight drug epidemic
- Latest Department for Public health report shows flu cases continue to decline across Kentucky
- WalletHub says smoking not only takes a toll on your health -- but also a big bite out of your pocket
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Kentucky by Heart: Their home may be Cincinnati, but the Bengals share many ties with Kentucky
Hey, or should I say ‘Who dey’?… what about those Bengals? It was a tough last-second loss to the Chiefs to keep them out of their second straight Super Bowl, but it was a great season regardless.... - More »
- Our Rich History: Historical perspective and focus -- the fine arts at Villa Madonna College
- The River: There are rivermen and there are rivermen -- then there's the unforgettable Ed Smith
- For 15-year-old Maddie Lawson, a drag racing veteran, it has been a busy season, so far
- 'Leading with love' ends in dream-come-true, as Jacob Arnold suits up for Ryle team on Senior Night
- Samaritan Car Care's new garage on the way: A story about good people working together to help others
- Mike Tussey: The SuperJox gathering is a place for admiration, pride, camaraderie, a recipe for success
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John Schickel: Kentucky Senate Page Programs is an exciting opportunity for high school students
There are many time-honored traditions in the Senate, but one of my favorites is the Senate Page Program. Through the program, high school juniors and seniors in top academic standing are invited to apply... - More »
- Ronald B. Jones, 95, dies peacefully at home, founder of Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home in Ludlow
- Kona Ice franchisees, coming for Konvention, will collect clothing for Fairhaven Rescue Mission
- New York court sentences Michael Hild to 44 months in prison for fraud related to Live Well Financial
- North American Stainless announces plans for $244 million expansion of Carroll Co. headquarters
- Thomas More University alumni credit personalized experience for their careers in local government
- Bringing a taste of Hollywood to Zembrodt Education Center as Wise Guy movie is filming in Covington
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Books, Baubles & Bourbon Regional Mini Bookfair with six local authors coming to Second Sight Spirits
What could be sweeter than an afternoon of publishing how-to discussions, book signings, door prizes of fine Kentucky bourbon and fun for Valentine’s Day? Come to the free-admission inaugural Books,... - More »
- Deadline for nominations for '23 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards is February 24
- Blue North, Horizon Funds, Main Street Ventures join to bolster entrepreneurship in Northern Kentucky
- Girl Scout of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road to distribute 100,000 cookies for local orders Saturday
- Life Learning Center, Dress for Success Cincinnati team up to bring StyleHer program to Covington
- Duke Energy, United Way collaborating to provide assistance targeted to NKY families -- call 2-1-1
- KCPL Erlanger Branch to hold job fair Jan. 26; career coaching available, meet prospective employers
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Seven NKY law enforcement officers among graduates of latest KY DOCJT basic training class
Gov. Andy Beshear last week announced 25 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state, including seven from Northern Kentucky, have graduated the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s... - More »
- Beshear seeks firm rules on how $842 million opioid settlement is spent; Cameron appointee says no
- Edelman Trust Barometer shows businesses continue to be most trusted institutions globally
- Deadline to apply for KYTC engineering and construction scholarships is February 1
- Art Lander's Outdoors: 2022 Kentucky deer season produces fourth highest harvest numbers in a decade
- Green Umbrella to host 10th annual Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit May 12 at Duke Energy Center
- School choice advocates gather in Frankfort -- 'Families want school choice', they say
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Matt’s Take: Bengals season comes to an end, Jimmy Burrow and Buck Farmer talk to Matt
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist I have been a loyal Cincinnati Bengals and Reds fan for my entire life. Like many of you, I have been through the first round exits with Dalton, the 2-0 blown... - More »
- Holy Cross boys come up just short in All 'A' championship quest despite Meyer's 49 points
- Holy Cross battles to the end to win All "A" Classic girls basketball state championship game
- In a tale of 2 halves, NKU men lose the one they couldn't afford to as Milwaukee ties them for 1st
- Kentucky can't stop physical Kansas down the stretch as four-game win streak comes to an end
- All "A" Classic: Holy Cross has chance to become first school to sweep boys, girls state championships
- All "A" Classic: Holy Cross wins state quarterfinal game behind Meyer's second-half scoring spree
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Constance Alexander: First responders dealing with state’s recent disasters are ‘West Kentucky Strong’
By start time, the conference center at West Kentucky Dam Village was packed. The only seats left were in the front row. In the wake of western Kentucky’s recent natural disasters, more than eighty participants... - More »
- Commentary: Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Nichols death, calls for law enforcement reform
- Joe Heller: Cartoonist's view of news of week -- debt ceiling, secret documents, shootings, gas stoves
- Michael Adams: Kentucky's election reform continues with lessons learned from November 2022 midterms
- Bill Straub: A whacko here, a whacko there -- and a totally whacko select committee; it won't end well
- Al Cross: As she runs with a big issue, Craft raises questions about her approach
- Emily Beauregard: New tax cuts put in place by House Bill 1 are bad for Kentucky's health