Dr. Cady Short-Thompson’s investiture ceremony makes it finally official: first woman president of NKU
By Judy Clabes
NKyTribune editor
It’s official. The formal ceremony welcoming a new president of Northern Kentucky University, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, was held Friday at Truist Arena before a large crowd that included faculty, friends, family, students, and community supporters.
Cady Short-Thompson...
Kroger executives hold official groundbreaking on new grocery at long-shuttered Edgewood Kmart site
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
Things are starting to get real for the new Kroger store scheduled to replace the long shuttered Kmart building on Dixie Highway in Edgewood.
Kroger Cincinnati/Dayton...
University of Kentucky board approves change in how institution is governed, a ‘faculty senate’
By Sarah Ladd and McKenna Horsley
Kentucky Lantern
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees voted Friday in favor of changing how the institution is governed, paving the way for faculty to lose decision-making...
KOI Superior Walls announces plans for new precast concrete manufacturing facility in Boone County
KOI Superior Walls on Thursday announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Boone County, a project that will create 73 new full-time jobs.
The newly-formed company will manufacture precast...
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Performance Lexus to open new location at Wright’s Summit in Fort Wright April 29
Performance Lexus of Northern Kentucky is set to open its new 52,000-square-foot dealership in Fort Wright April 29. Located at 709 Wright’s Summit Parkway in Fort Wright, the dealership is the latest... - More »
- KOI Superior Walls announces plans for new precast concrete manufacturing facility in Boone County
- Braxton Brewing, O.K.I. Bourbon team up to 'redefine craft beverage landscape'; kick off on Derby Day
- Beechwood senior Joshua Zyzak named recipient of BBB Cincinnati's Students of Integrity Award
- NKY Chamber of Commerce accepting nominations for 2024 Annual Awards Dinner set for September 12
- CVG to celebrate grand opening of Epic Flight Academy's new aircraft mechanic school today
- Gov. Beshear to make economic development trip to Germany, Switzerland, promoting state with investors
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Dr. Cady Short-Thompson’s investiture ceremony makes it finally official: first woman president of NKU
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor It’s official. The formal ceremony welcoming a new president of Northern Kentucky University, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, was held Friday at Truist Arena before a large... - More »
- Council on Postsecondary Education partnering with Ithaka S+R to improve adult learner re-enrollment
- Gateway students 'Going Pro,' sign certificates of employment during Community College Month
- Holmes student, teacher honored during GEAR UP Kentucky Institute for a College-Going Culture
- Northern Kentucky University partnering on $8.25 million grant to address research funding inequities
- Diocese of Covington to celebrate first baccalaureate Mass for public, homeschool high school seniors
- Florence Rotary to recognize 2024 Teacher of the Year Award winners during regular meeting Monday
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KYSTATS March report shows unemployment rates rose across KY with 116 counties showing increase
Unemployment rates rose in 116 counties between March 2023 and March 2024, fell in Bullitt, Fulton and Lewis counties, and remained the same in Spencer County, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics... - More »
- NKY Works announces new initiative aimed at boosting regional workforce, retaining talent
- Covington City Clerk Susan Ellis -- 'the clerkiest clerk' -- named KCMA's 2024 Clerk of the Year
- Covington Mayor reports city spent more than $550k on emergency calls to Emergency Shelter
- News Analysis: Ukraine vote draws lines for Senate race between Thomas Massie, Andy Barr
- Unemployment rates increase in 80 KY Counties in 2023; Boone, Campbell match national average
- Kenton County Mayors group discusses new state legislation for medical marijuana, planning ahead
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Legal Aid of the Bluegrass seeking volunteers to assist with Kentucky’s Medicare SHIP program
Navigating Medicare can be tough for many people. From prescription drug plans to private health plans to deceptive insurance agents, it’s not surprising that people with Medicare are confused about... - More »
- Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, DEA's twice-yearly effort to rid your homes of unneeded medications
- Measles is highly contagious and potentially deadly; here's how you can protect against the spread
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare to open doors of new Cancer Center-Dearborn in Southeastern Indiana
- KDFWR warning Kentuckians to take precautions to avoid tick bites, infections as weather warms
- New state law on vaping being challenged in Franklin Circuit Court by vape retailers, hemp association
- Free webinar on 'tackling the immunization crisis' set by Foundation for Healthy Kentucky
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New Covington Parks and Recreation head Greg Stacy has built a career managing fun
As a teenager working for Boone County Parks, Greg Stacy was running everything from T-ball programs to a camp for 70 kids and eight staff members. The work was a good fit, and it was meaningful. Parks... - More »
- Kenton County Public Library offering Candy Land Game tonight; other special events Saturday
- With hillside trees removed, resident on 'old' Alice St. wants a 'safety' barrier on Erlanger-owned access
- Mike Tussey: The Merry Month of May means it’s time for the NKY Senior Games beginning May 2
- Kentucky by Heart: Shelby County's Veterans Rural Outreach helps veterans with affordable housing
- Our Rich History: Cincinnati chili -- a Greek immigrant tradition -- a fun food that really caught on
- The River: The Crack(ed) Crew of the Delta Queen, 1970, and sketches by the self-taught Bob Sikes
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Kroger executives hold official groundbreaking on new grocery at long-shuttered Edgewood Kmart site
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Things are starting to get real for the new Kroger store scheduled to replace the long shuttered Kmart building on Dixie Highway in Edgewood. Kroger Cincinnati/Dayton... - More »
- Saturday's NKY Restoration Weekend to offer resources, expertise for historic property rehab
- Kenton County's Republican primary candidates are aligned -- even indistinguishable -- on the issues
- State receives $105m share of tobacco settlement agreement funds from cigarette manufacturers
- CVG celebrates Epic Flight Academy and new $8 million aircraft mechanic school
- Northern Kentucky Education Council honors 'Excellence in Education' at its annual awards
- Supt. Jay Brewer retiring from Dayton Schools, 'leaving it better' and turning page to a new adventure
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DCCH offering opportunities to support children, families — gala tonight and open house on May 5
May is National National Foster Care Month, and DCCH Center for Children and Families has announced two opportunities to support the organization. Tonight, DCCH will hold its annual Swing into Spring signature... - More »
- Cove FCU to partner with Kenton County Animal Services for adoption event, donation drive
- Point/Arc's Zembrodt Education Center to celebrate largest graduation class -- 50 -- in ceremony May 7
- Special Olympics Area 7 Track and Field meet returns to Lloyd High School Saturday
- 'Spring into Reading' event features celebrated children's author Will Hillenbrand and 'Kite Day'
- Earth Day 2024: This year, it's 'Planet vs. Plastics' and a call for a plastic-free future
- Local Scouts collect food items for those in need Saturday during 'Scouting for Food' event
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University of Kentucky board approves change in how institution is governed, a ‘faculty senate’
By Sarah Ladd and McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees voted Friday in favor of changing how the institution is governed, paving the way for faculty to lose decision-making... - More »
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Non-native bass, invasive carp have significant impact on Kentucky waters
- Most new laws effective July 15; Governor has until end of week to decide fate of those on his desk
- Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources to hold spring surplus item auction May 6 in Frankfort
- 34th annual Law Day, celebrating rule of law, swearing in new lawyers, is Thursday in Frankfort
- KDA gas pump inspection stickers' remind Kyians to 'Never leave children or pets in hot cars'
- Kentucky Small Business Development Center at UK to help new childcare businesses across state
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Kentucky coach Mark Pope adds to staff with hire of former Baylor assistant Alvin Brooks III
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope added another member to his coaching staff on Thursday. Former Baylor assistant coach Alvin Brooks III joined Pope’s staff after an eight-year... - More »
- Prep Sports Report: High schools fill coaching vacancies with candidates who have connections
- Spring practice is important first step for everybody involved with St. Henry's first football team
- New NKU women's hoops Coach Hans flips script going into detail on how he wants plot to play out
- NKU, Thomas More announce NKU's hiring of Jeff Hans as head women's basketball coach
- Boston Marathon veteran also trains young runners for Beechwood teams that have won state titles
- Prep Sports Report: Cooper football player becomes third family member recruited by major college team
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Opinion – Bill Straub: Purported Comer book deal promises generous payday, sale of more cheap lies
Baseball legend Pete Rose (you know, the fellow who’s not in the MLB Hall of Fame) acknowledged some time back that he has in his lifetime read only one book. It was the one he wrote, titled, Pete Rose:... - More »
- Opinion -- Barry Dunn and Shannon Moody: A focus on prevention in the mission to end child abuse
- Opinion - Mitch McConnell: History will record that America stepped up; Senate approves funding
- Opinion - Constance Alexander: Dorian Hairston's story of Josh Gibson delivers literary grand slam
- Opinion - Ken Rechtin: Earth Day is a day to celebrate our plant -- and resolve to do our part
- Joe Heller: A cartoonist's view of week's news -- Earth Day, dozing Don, Israel-Iran, the jury
- Opinion - Al Cross: The political life and lessons of George Atkins, who died April 14 at age 82