People of NKY: Urban rehabber Damian Sells, lured by ‘the Sirens,’ found Covington — and pressed on
By Ginger Dawson
NKyTribune reporter
It is an amazing thing to witness. Covington, in the last several years, has exploded with a new energy that seems incredible, particularly to some of us who have been here a while.
I, myself, can hardly believe it sometimes. I have always loved living here —...
It’s Matt Bevin vs. Andy Beshear for governor; Bevin gets strong challenge; NKY candidates fall
By Tom Latek and Mark Maynard
Kentucky Today
Kentucky voters have spoken – or at least nearly 20 percent of them – and the race for the governor’s seat is going to be a battle between two political...
The Bradford Building redevelopment to be celebrated at ribbon-cutting Thursday 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, May 23, The Catalytic Fund and Orleans Development, with project partners Heritage Bank and the City of Covington, will gather with community leaders and project supporters to celebrate the...
A happy story: Trey, 21, always wanted a place to belong; now he has been adopted by foster parents
By Nick Prior and Natalie Hemmer
DCCH
The foster parents at DCCH Center for Children and Families are always willing to offer their homes to the many children who are victims of abuse and neglect. The...
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Braxton Brewing Co. and Graeter’s Ice Cream bring a new twist to key lime flavor with another mashup
Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewery with national recognition, and Graeter’s Ice Cream, family owned craft ice cream maker since 1870, have teamed up once again to create another one-of-a-kind mashup. Key... - More »
- Historic preservation award winners for NKY's river cities to be recognized on Wednesday in Newport
- BBB Trends: It's Military Appreciation Month, veterans; advice -- beware of pension poachers
- Cove Federal Credit Union elects three members to board of directors: Drees, Pantano, Sommerkamp
- Keven Moore: How safe is your child's summer camp; check it out -- and look for ACA accredited camps
- Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4 percent
- Braxton Brewing Company to open Barrel House taproom and brewery in Fort Mitchell this fall
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Northern Kentucky University, Ion/Apex sign MOU that allows apprentices to earn college credit at NKU
NKyTribune staff Leaders from Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and Ion/Apex came together Tuesday at the NKY Chamber’s GROW NKY offices in Fort Mitchell to sign a mutually beneficial Memorandum of... - More »
- Exhibit to feature photography of Holmes students as i.imagine celebrates photography club, 'Launch Pad'
- Brewer Foundation for Civic Engagement awards first round of scholarships to nine Boone County students
- Harvard's Institute of Politics releases its poll on what young Americans think about politics, public service
- Gateway Community & Technical College honors outstanding students at Night of Excellence
- Campbellsville University's Excellence in Teaching Ceremony includes Kenton, Gallatin teachers
- Northern Kentucky University, Tri-State Logistics Council launch Supply Chain and Logistics Hub
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City of Covington will apply for license to expand entertainment destination; separate vote next week
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington’s Entertainment Destination Center is one step closer to expanding. City Commissioners agreed Tuesday to move forward with a $2,577 application with the... - More »
- Florence 2nd Quarter Report includes development projects completed, underway, in the pipeline
- Newport continues development of Monmouth, approves hotel, parking garage near World Peace Bell
- KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
- Kenton County Parks and Rec's Wild Wednesdays returns to Middleton-Mills Park for 20th season
- Kentucky Today: Where the two Republican candidates for governor stand on important issues
- Kenton County Parks & Recreation’s (Almost) Every other Thursday science programming set to begin
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Take care of your vision; get a thorough eye exam to detect problems early and protect your health
By age 65, one in three Americans will have a vision-impairing eye disease. Many sight-robbing conditions can be effectively treated if detected early enough, in many cases limiting or eliminating the... - More »
- St. Elizabeth hospitals get top grades in the state from The Leapfrog Group; most in state get Cs
- Stop the Bleed Training Open House to take place at Boone County Extension Enrichment Center
- Fentanyl, an added ingredient, drives increases in deaths from cocaine, methamphetamine overdoses
- KY, 43 states sue generic drug makers alleging price fixing; Beshear sues 3 top insulin manufacturers
- Phillip Lee: 'The Journey of an Addict,' says those with the disease must be part of the conversation
- New reports show food insecurity among adults in Kentucky is among the highest in nation
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People of NKY: Urban rehabber Damian Sells, lured by ‘the Sirens,’ found Covington — and pressed on
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter It is an amazing thing to witness. Covington, in the last several years, has exploded with a new energy that seems incredible, particularly to some of us who have... - More »
- Florence Freedom return home for weekend series with Miners; promos on tap for each game
- Kentucky by Heart: Honoring those who paid ultimate price; celebrating milestones at Wilmore Elementary
- Our Rich History: A tribute to Doris Day, hometown Cincinnati girl who became a legend in Hollywood
- The River: Remembering Camp Day -- and my first excursion onto forbidden shores of Licking River
- Madison Avenue Christian Church invites public to celebration of 15 years of community outreach
- No Derby winner among the 13 entrants in Saturday's Preakness Stakes; Improbable the 5-2 favorite
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It’s Matt Bevin vs. Andy Beshear for governor; Bevin gets strong challenge; NKY candidates fall
By Tom Latek and Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky voters have spoken – or at least nearly 20 percent of them – and the race for the governor’s seat is going to be a battle between two political... - More »
- The Bradford Building redevelopment to be celebrated at ribbon-cutting Thursday 4:30 p.m.
- Vote today: Polls open at 6 a.m. -- find your polling place at the link and check out a voter's guide
- National Home Builders Assn. recognizes Building Industry Association with four awards of excellence
- Matriarch of Saelinger family, Marcella Steffen Saelinger dies at 96; visitation and services scheduled
- Kenton County jury convicts Covington man of sexual abuse and attempted rape of 12 year old
- More contention arises over public pension bill; are there sufficient votes to pass a bill?
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‘Party on the Purple’ People Bridge is tonight 6-10:30, part of the season; come try a new Braxton brew
For the third consecutive year, the “Party on the Purple” series is returning to the Purple People Bridge this spring and summer. This week the theme is Taste of Cincinnati Preview. It runs from 6-10:30... - More »
- A happy story: Trey, 21, always wanted a place to belong; now he has been adopted by foster parents
- Horizon Community Funds receives highest national accreditation, also qualifies for Endow KY tax credit
- New Day Ranch is benefiting charity for Burlington Spring Horse Show, May 24-25 at Boone fairgrounds
- Nancy Ross-Zimmerman named pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church
- Covington structures open to the public this weekend in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month
- Greater Cincinnati Foundation awards Safety Net grants to 20 regional nonprofits, including six in NKY
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Kentucky’s 529 College Savings Day encourages families to talk about saving for education
With 529 College Savings Day approaching, the state’s official education savings plan, KY Saves 529, encourages Kentucky families to talk about saving for education at all levels. “Saving for education... - More »
- Senators McConnell, Kaine introduce bipartisan Tobacco-Free Youth Act, raising age to 21 to buy
- UPS completes $310M hub expansion in Louisville; project triples sortation and distribution space
- Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber launches partnership with Uber for Business for members
- Taste of Cincinnati unveils entertainment lineup; includes 45 bands on five stages
- Kentucky Today: How the three democratic gubernatorial candidates stand on important issues
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Bullfrog season opens today; delicacy has been enjoyed by generations of Kyians
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High school baseball, softball coaches select Players of the Year on division all-star teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two seniors who posted impressive statistics during in their final high school baseball seasons were named Players of the Year by Northern Kentucky coaches. Logan... - More »
- Maximum Security remains atop NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll; Preakness winner War of Will is second
- Prep Sports Notebook: Beechwood senior delivers game-winning hit in district baseball final
- Vagabond volleyball player helped club teams win national championships in three countries
- Freedom fight back, but drop game, series, to Otters in Evansville Sunday
- Freedom take middle game over Otters, go for another series win in Evansville today
- War of Will wins $1.5m Preakness; three Keeneland sales graduates take top three spots
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Dr. Paula Grisanti: Curing today’s incurable diseases begins in the classroom — by middle school
Earlier this month, for the first time in the history of space travel, a marshmallow “astronaut” named Marvin traveled to space in an experiment designed by the National STEM Scholar Program. Marvin... - More »
- Richard Nelson: Tomorrow is primary election day in Kentucky; can we defy the low turnout prediction?
- Al Cross: The primary looms and so do choices; voters may be asking, 'Who am I most tired of?'
- Bill Straub: With King Coal's reign about over in the Commonwealth (and elsewhere) it's on to natural gas
- Rep. Meade: Legislature keeps momentum in commitment to overhaul foster, kinship care
- Jeff Rubin: A Mother's Day story to say 'have a happy one' to all Moms as we learn to appreciate wisdom
- Al Cross: Primary candidates trying to attract voters with largely irrelevant, misleading arguments
