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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...

Governor Beshear addresses legislative actions, laments ‘partisan politics,’ reviewing bills on his desk

By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday called a Republican-backed bill that would move the state’s wildlife management agency from his administration to the agriculture department an unconstitutional “power grab.”   Beshear also called out Senate Republicans for refusing to confirm his appointees to the Fish and Wildlife Commission.   “It’s time for them...

Our Rich History: Dixie Selden was an accomplished Covington artist, taught by Duveneck, Farny

By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune In honor of Women’s History Month, we offer this encore column that originally appeared in Our Rich History on March 28, 2016. While giving a tour of the art collection at the Kenton County Public Library in Covington, I came across Dixie Selden’s Woman Hanging Laundry. The piece is very familiar to me since it was on display in my office for many years....

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),...

Basketball fans urged to remain vigilant ahead of ‘big dance’ as March Madness scams take center court

Scammers are poised to intercept March Madness excitement, preying on eager fans participating in brackets, exploring new sports book betting avenues, securing tickets, or streaming live video. Amid the frenzy of the tournament, consumers must remain vigilant against a barrage of fraudulent schemes aimed at siphoning their hard-earned money and compromising their identities. Thanks to new legal changes,...

Road to Derby: Turfway Park’s Jeff Ruby Steaks is pivotal stop with over-subscribed 14-horse field set for Saturday

Amerman Racing’s El Camino Real Derby winner Endlessly will ship more than 2,000 miles from his Southern California base to Florence, Ky. and face an over-subscribed field of 14 3-year-olds that entered Saturday’s 53rd running of the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (Grade III), the marquee race of the Turfway Park season. The Jeff Ruby Steaks is a pivotal stop for many of the nation’s top 3-year-olds...

The River: Summers are scorchers on the Upper Mississippi and mayflies add to the misery

The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This is a part of a long and continuing story. It first appeared in April, 2018. Purchase the Captain’s book below. By Captain Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune Summers on the Upper Mississippi River can be scorchers. Adding to...

Tri-State Running group training for Flying Pig half-marathon — and in it for fun, fitness, and exercise

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Ron Charles says he does it for the exercise. Chad Davison started doing it to lose weight, and just feel better. But they’re both dedicated to it – along with about a group of 30-or-more that meet every Thursday evening and Saturday morning. It’s running. And the group, headed by Davidson, is training for the half-marathon – part of the Flying Pig Marathon...

On the ballot: Amendment for public dollars to nonpublic schools clears General Assembly

By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Senate joined the House Friday in passing legislation for a constitutional amendment — called a “game changer” by one Republican supporter — that would allow public dollars to fund nonpublic schools.   In a vote of 27-8, Senators approved House Bill 2. Eastern Kentucky Republican Sens. Brandon Storm and Phillip Wheeler joined six of the seven...

In wake of stunning announcement, City of Covington poised to realize dream of transforming city’s future

Four years ago — during the throes of COVID – the City of Covington bought a closed IRS facility on 23 acres just south of the Ohio River with a dream of transforming the City’s future. On Wednesday, a stunning announcement from Frankfort validated both that investment and leaders’ vision. A conceptual rendering showing ‘Block G’ where the law school and medical schools would...

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...

Make a difference in a child’s life as a Northern Kentucky Education Council One to One coach

Do you have a passion for reading? If so, you can share that passion and make a big impact on a child’s life. Reading on grade level by 3rd grade is a determining factor of a child’s future academic success. Make a difference in a child’s life. Be a One-to-One coach. (Photo provided) One to One provides a cadre of trained volunteers to help more than 180 students in 1st-3rd grade across 25...

Florence Police Chief Tom Grau is retiring, after 29 years of service and an exemplary career

By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence Police Chief Tom Grau has made the decision to retire after 29 years totally spent at the Florence Police Department. Grau was the last police officer sworn in at the city under former Mayor Evelyn Kalb, and former police chief Charlie Callen on May 1, 1995. He will leave the job on May 1. “I grew up on the west side of Cincinnati and was a 1990 graduate...

Engaging ‘rather than complaining,’ Mayor Charlie Cleves leads Bellevue’s growth to 154th birthday

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Politics was never in his future. “The only running I did was on the cross-country and track teams for Northern Kentucky University,” Charlie Cleves, the now five-year Mayor of Bellevue explained to the Covington Rotary Club this week. “I joined the Ocelots back in 2014,” he told the Northern Kentucky Tribune. “We have our breakfast meetings at 6 a.m. on...