Redwood celebrates 67th anniversary quietly, but its impact on NKY lives reverberates in big way
By Maridith Yahl
NKyTribune reporter
“People don’t laugh at each other; they laugh with each other. There’s this genuine heartfelt joy and appreciation of people and recognition that we are more alike than we are different,” says John Francis, Executive Director and CEO of Redwood.
John...
So there’s a pandemic and you’re quarantined? This mom says if you’re stuck at home it’s time for a party
By Maridith Yahl
NKyTribune reporter
“What I want to do is inspire other people to have fun at home because it should be your safe haven and a fun place to be. You can make cool memories with your family,...
Forecasting group predicts $456M budget shortfall for state, due to COVID but also delayed tax filings
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
The Consensus Forecasting Group has painted a bleak outlook for state revenue during the remainder of the 2020 Fiscal Year that ends June 30, but not quite as bad as predicted...
Our Rich History: The Flood of 1937 and flood control in Newport; a controversy over 79.99 ft. measurement
By Deborah Pitel
Special to NKyTribune
Part 28 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020”
In 1937, the population of the United States had reached 129 million, and the...
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New report shows small businesses are optimistic about reopening, empowered by digital tools
A report released by the Connected Commerce Council (3C), in partnership with Google and conducted by LRWGreenberg, finds small businesses are optimistic about reopening their businesses, empowered and... - More »
- NKY Young Professionals name 2020 Next Generation Leader Award finalists; winners named July 16
- Connected Commerce Council urges policymakers to preserve access to digital tools, small business needs
- BBB Trends: Beware of Memorial Day scams -- typically, they are directed at service members
- April unemployment rate in Kentucky balloons to 15.4 percent — a 10.2 percent increase from March
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Highpoint Health sign agreement to bring Highpoint into St. E. system
- UMA Home Decor, global importer and wholesaler, to move office, warehouse to Erlanger, adding new jobs
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Interact for Change awards $20,000 in scholarships for local students pursuing careers in health care
To support local students in their pursuit of careers in health care, InterAct for Change recently awarded a total of $20,000 in scholarships. Five students received $2,000 nursing scholarships. Applicants... - More »
- Newport Board of Education approves college tuition reimbursement of up to $18,000 for teachers
- Beechwood Elementary recognized as science-based Project Lead The Way Distinguished School
- Billy Reed: College athletics directors need to think outside box in this brave new world of coronavirus
- NKU’s Office of Information Technology one of five institutions honored with CIO 100 Award
- NKU School of the Arts offering two online art studio workshops for adults this summer
- Kentucky Department of Education to stream 'Kentucky’s Tribute to Class of 2020' this Saturday
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House Democrat leaders call for House Republican leaders to begin formal censure of Rep. Maddox
At a Capitol Annex press conference Wednesday afternoon, House Democratic Leaders Joni Jenkins, Derrick Graham and Angie Hatton called for House Republican leaders to begin a formal censure of state Rep.... - More »
- City of Covington approves new building purchase for Public Works and Barb Cook Park redevelopment
- Forecasting group predicts $456M budget shortfall for state, due to COVID but also delayed tax filings
- Kentucky politicians quick to condemn the protestors who hung an effigy of Gov. Beshear in tree at Capitol
- Latonia's Barb Cook Park set for rebuild in next few weeks, awaiting vote by commission Tuesday
- Covington receives $81,593 federal grant from U.S. Department of Justice to help with COVID-19 response
- Covington's rent-mortgage assistance program still has $$$$ on the table for small businesses
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NKY has 14 new COVID cases, 8 deaths; state has 127 cases; Beshear reorganizing ethics commission
As of Wednesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 14 additional cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths in Northern Kentucky. There have been 1,164 total cases, 543 in Kenton County, 153 in Campbell... - More »
- New COVID cases tapering off; Governor addresses Capitol protest, calls out efforts to intimidate
- Lynn James: Everyone's anxious to get outside and see end of isolation from covid (small caps intended)
- No COVID-19 deaths reported on first day of Memorial Day holiday weekend; 148 new cases
- Health commissioner worried that too many Kentuckians think COVID-19 doesn't pose danger
- NKY has 31 new COVID cases, state has 141 cases, 5 deaths; Beshear talks voting, youth sports, holiday
- NKY has 35 new cases, state has 135 cases, 10 deaths; emergency food benefits, more openings
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Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims honored with award for ‘tireless revitalization work’
Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims has been honored by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration, receiving the Individual Contributor award for what the... - More »
- So there's a pandemic and you're quarantined? This mom says if you're stuck at home it's time for a party
- Kentucky by Heart: Authors West, Brackney offer sordid details of two Kentucky murder mysteries
- Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about freedom and healthcare
- Our Rich History: The Flood of 1937 and flood control in Newport; a controversy over 79.99 ft. measurement
- The River: From shutdown to reopening, things are cranking, up, down and all around (as internet rules)
- Kentucky students eligible for new emergency food benefits; families can apply for federal assistance
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St. Elizabeth Healthcare implements new expanded visitor guidelines for all its hospitals
As healthcare services and community begin to reopen in a phased approach, St. Elizabeth has reviewed and updated visitor guidelines that will allow for patients to have visitors in the safest way possible. Effective... - More »
- Reopening when not quite ready to thwart COVID-19 means managing risk; four types, health expert writes
- TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in June 23 primary; state portal open to ask for mail-in ballot
- Route 9 in Wilder still shut down due to landslide; KTC officials developing plans to reopen
- Methamphetamine shipments seized in Erlanger by U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers
- University of Kentucky board plans to extend president's contract; Capilouto requests pay cut
- Kentucky State Police Post 6 in Dry Ridge increases traffic enforcement during Memorial Day weekend
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Redwood celebrates 67th anniversary quietly, but its impact on NKY lives reverberates in big way
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “People don’t laugh at each other; they laugh with each other. There’s this genuine heartfelt joy and appreciation of people and recognition that we are more... - More »
- Behringer-Crawford Museum offers 'NKY History Hour' on Ludlow Lagoon with Dave Schroeder
- Girl Scouts offering new virtual program with Microsoft, the Brownie Computer Expert Badge
- Madison Avenue Christian Church receives grants to support car care clinic, community meals
- Ark Encounter, Creation Museum attractions reopening June 8 with safety guidelines
- Memorial service for Phyllis George, former Kentucky First Lady, to be livestreamed on KET Monday
- Thanks in part to staff at Redwood, honor student Winston Coppage has real reasons to celebrate
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Racing Commission approves Keeneland’s request to conduct spectator-free racing five days in July
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s Race Dates Committee on Wednesday approved Keeneland’s request to conduct a spectator-free, five-day Summer Meet, which will take... - More »
- More than 100,000 Kentucky voters successfully apply online for absentee ballot as of Tuesday
- Have you filled out your census form? Do it now. . .rural areas are lagging behind
- Baby Wallaby wants out of 'quarantine' -- peeks out of mom's pouch for first time at the Cincinnati Zoo
- Harmon refers audit results of three Kentucky county attorney offices to state, federal authorities
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Kentucky's abundant sunfish can be caught with live bait and basic fishing tackle
- Judicial Branch announces plan to resume limited in-person court services starting June 1
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Louisville basketball standout Nwora working out in gym, preparing for upcoming NBA Draft
By Kenny Klein University of Louisville While many have been stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Louisville forward Jordan Nwora has been using his time working out in the gym to... - More »
- Calipari: UK basketball players to be in 'pretty good bubble' upon return to campus in June
- Latonia native, Holmes graduate Brian Neal named women’s basketball head coach at Wittenberg
- Briggs overcomes rough start, stressful family situation to help NKU win Horizon League title
- Richmond course set to host mini-PGA Tour event this week; three-day tournament begins Tuesday
- Former UK head coach Eddie Sutton dead at age 84; led Wildcats to 32-4 record in 1985-86
- Keeneland requests five-day Summer Meet in July; event would be held without spectators
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Bill Straub: Be prepared, ‘fanning the flames and condemning the fire’ has just gotten started
There was some strange fruit hanging from a tree on the grounds of the state Capitol in the hours before Memorial Day, fruit that was nowhere near as savage and ghastly as the sort Billie Holiday sang... - More »
- Ashli Watts: Are we ready to reopen? As businesses do, please support them as they have supported us
- Stuart Sanders: Post-World War II 'Greatest Generation' teaches resilience against pandemic
- Gov. Andy Beshear: Kentuckians prove we are a great people — strong, resilient, kind, compassionate
- Aaron Thompson: Amid the uncertainty, Class of 2020, you’ll be better off with a college degree
- Al Cross: On Memorial Day, we will get to see a story that was almost never told
- Bill Straub: Where should the public invest its faith? Trust has always been the American way
