Governor signs bills to protect children from abuse, declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Gov. Andy Beshear this week signed House Bill 207, which would criminalize owning or selling child sex dolls and make it illegal to use artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse materials, including creating deep fake images that use real children’s likeness.
It is one of four bills aimed at preventing abuse and protecting children
HB 207 was sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Dietz, R-Edgewood.
The...
Fort Thomas Education Foundation presents $72,000 in grants during traditional Grant Patrol this week
The Fort Thomas Education Foundation conducted its annual Grant Patrol this week.
This fun tradition gives the FTEF the opportunity to surprise Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) teachers who have submitted a FTEF Grant Request with the news that their request has been funded.
This year, the FTEF funded over $72,000 in teacher grants.
This is all due to the generous donations from families and...
Mixed bag of legislation advances to Governor’s desk in last minutes; DEI dead, ‘Momnibus’ likely so
Kentucky Lantern
This year’s banner culture war crusade fizzled out in the Kentucky Senate in the final days of the General Assembly.
The Senate took no action on a House overhaul of Senate Bill 6, a Republican-backed bill aimed at curbing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in Kentucky’s public universities and colleges.
Lawmakers could revive the bill when they return April 12 but they...
Infrastructure construction at Covington Central Riverfront begins Monday, first homes to follow
Less than two years after an O’Rourke Wrecking excavator punched the first hole in the sprawling IRS “Flat Top” complex, the City of Covington has announced two milestones in the pending transformation of what is now a cleared field into a 23-acre mixed-used neighborhood full of offices, housing, retail, and a public plaza and parks.
• On Monday, Bray Construction Services will break ground...
Legislative Ethics Commission reports more than $6 million spent on lobbying during 2024 GA session
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
The Kentucky General Assembly is winding down its 60-day session and the Legislative Ethics Commission announced Thursday lobbying spending for the first two months of 2024 hit an all-time high of $6,311,843.
The previous record for the same period was $5.987 million, set last year. By comparison, the total for all lobbying expenditures for the first year they were required...
FEAM Aero celebrates grand opening of new $45 million hanger at CVG, creates 250 full-time positions
Gov. Andy Beshear joined CVG, local officials and leaders from F&E Aircraft Maintenance (FEAM Aero) to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new $45 million three-bay hangar at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), a facility that is creating nearly 250 full-time positions, including at least 124 Kentucky-resident jobs.
FEAM Aero, in partnership with the Cincinnati/Northern...
General Assembly approves $30 billion state budget for next two fiscal years, sent to Governor’s desk
The General Assembly approved a $30 billion state budget for the next two fiscal years on Thursday, after considering the governor’s proposal, House and Senate versions, and coming up with a final version worked out by a conference committee.
“This budget ensures that essential services are not just maintained but enhanced, that necessary programs are strengthened, and that investments are made...
‘Buddy’ LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70 years ago, celebrates 64 locations in three states
By Ann Keeling
Special to NKyTribune
It’s hard to imagine that when Donald “Buddy” LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70 years ago — among the very first in Cincinnati — most of his potential guests didn’t even know what pizza was. But Buddy had seen the popularity of the pizza and hoagy shops in the Italian section of South Philadelphia during the time he was stationed there while in the...
Installation of new ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture enhances Covington riverfront and Riverfront Commons
Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot- sculpture was installed Wednesday by Banz Studios and Indianapolis-based artists Owens + Crawley.
Banz Studios, an art studio and gallery located in Cincinnati, curated the sculpture and the artist team, and oversaw the process until installation was complete....
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,...
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...
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...
Covington Education Foundation selects Covington Mayor Joe Meyer as its 2024 Person of the Year
The Covington Education Foundation on Monday named Covington Mayor Joe Meyer as its 2024 Person of the Year, citing his “staunch advocacy for providing educational opportunities for every student.”
“In today’s world every student needs an education beyond high school if they want to participate meaningfully in this nation’s economy,” Meyer said. “If we leave our youngest...
Covington approves IRS site contracts; Mayor says ‘Dirt will be moved’; modifies public comments