Judge Bertlesman denies ‘qualified immunity’ to social workers in Holly and David Schulkers’ lawsuit
By Judy Clabes
NKyTribune Editor
U.S. District Senior Judge William O. Bertelsman issued a rare ruling in a local lawsuit when he denied “qualified immunity” for two social workers employed by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. “Qualified immunity” is rarely – if ever –...
Investigation into incident involving Covington Catholic HS students at Lincoln Memorial completed
By Mark Hansel
NKyTribune managing editor
An investigation from a Taylor Mill firm retained by Dressman, Benzinger, Lavelle (DBL LAW) on behalf of the Diocese of Covington and Covington Catholic High School...
Dr. Donald Saelinger: American healthcare system is broken for patients and healthcare stakeholders
First of two parts
Healthcare cost and quality are important concerns for Americans. The healthcare value issue was the major concern for voters in the midterm elections and is beginning to receive significant...
People of NKY: From Fine Arts to hair art, Emma Maue has found her muse — and her adventure
By Ginger Dawson
Special to NKyTribune
You are having a crisis with your hair. It never does what you want it to, and every time you walk out the door you feel like you probably shouldn’t.
It is...
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The Northern Kentucky Chamber’s weekly newscast with Kathrine Nero
The Northern Kentucky Chamber offers a weekly “newscast” with Kathrine Nero about highlights and events of note: NKY Chamber Spotlight – Business Week in Review Feb wk 2 Happy Friday!... - More »
- NKITA hosts exporting class with DHL March 5; plus details on other upcoming NKY Chamber events
- Kevin Cranley of Willis Music named chairman of the board of the Kentucky Retail Federation
- Keven Moore: All dogs go to heaven, but they don’t need to accompany you while shopping in stores
- NKyian Jacob Holbrook named region market president of First Financial Bank
- Cincinnati Chamber-led Apprenti Cincinnati launches to grow regional tech talent through apprenticeships
- Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce: Weekly Business Review video with Kathrine Nero
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Advisory Council for Exceptional Children to meet, hold public comments for parents, educators, others
The State Advisory Council for Exceptional Children (SACEC) will meet Thursday, Feb. 21, and Friday, Feb. 22, at the Crown Plaza Louisville Airport in Louisville. Parents of children with disabilities,... - More »
- TMU's Creative Writing program hosts 27th Caden Blincoe Outloud Festival February 24
- NKU, Kroger celebrate opening of new expanded Fuel NKU food pantry - aiming for zero hunger, zero waste
- Newport Independent Schools to use state-of-the-art Raptor System for visitor background checks
- Silver Grove board advances the proposed merger with Campbell County schools by majority vote
- Fourth Six@Six session, presented by NKU Center for Civic Engagement, looks at where the missing bodies are
- For NKU's E.B. Byland 'improv is life': Comedian tickles the funny bones of senior citizens
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Gov. Bevin orders flags at half-staff in honor of Fort Campbell soldier killed in suicide explosion in Syria
Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that U.S. and Kentucky flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Monday, Feb. 18, in honor of a Fort Campbell soldier, Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jonathan... - More »
- Gov. Briefs: KY REALTORS recognize Koenig with award: Kenton County has recycling essay contest
- City of Covington invites residents to help shape zoning code rewrite through input at open houses
- Covington commissioner wants resolution in support of pro-casino HB190 to help solve pension crisis
- Covington firefighters are stair masters; defend title in 45-floor Fight For Air Climb at Carew Tower
- Piece by piece, the massive Madison Overlook floodgate along Covington's riverfront takes shape
- Covington's new grant writer on the trail of money; 'there are some funds we haven't gotten to yet'
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, HHS partner to create addiction recovery housing in rural communities
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance... - More »
- Rallying primary care physicians to refer high-risk patients to lung screening program -- it saves lives
- Dr. Donald Saelinger: To fix healthcare system, get down to specific problems and specific solutions
- Dr. Donald Saelinger: American healthcare system is broken for patients and healthcare stakeholders
- Flu cases hit new high for the season in state's latest report, with two deaths confirmed week of Feb. 2
- Sickweather.com warns of strep throat outbreaks in Midwest; Kentucky ranks 6th -- get medical attention
- DPH continues to promote Hepatitis A vaccination; statewide outbreak continues, more deaths reported
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Stunning collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts makes U.S. debut at Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is taking visitors back to a time when civilization flourished along the Nile, pyramids dotted the skyline and people believed gods walked among us. Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs... - More »
- Builders' Weekend will continue to grow at Florence Freedom games for the third consecutive summer
- Pew Charitable Trusts: Eight sweet facts about love and marriage in time for your Valentine's Day
- People of NKY: From Fine Arts to hair art, Emma Maue has found her muse -- and her adventure
- Kentucky by Heart: Love is in the air this Valentine's week, and the Bluegrass State can be quite romantic
- Our Rich History: Henry Boyd, once a slave, became a prominent African-American furniture maker
- The River: Plenty of tales to tell in whispered tones -- some about how to be rid of troublemakers
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Somelikeithotbrown returns a winner in John Battaglia Memorial Stakes at Turfway Park
A smart, measured ride by jockey Rafael Hernandez put Somelikeithotbrown in the winner’s circle of the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes (listed) Friday at Turfway Park. The race was the colt’s first... - More »
- Lawrenceburg, IN man killed in overnight accident on Burlington Pike at Aero Parkway in Florence
- Judge Bertlesman denies 'qualified immunity' to social workers in Holly and David Schulkers' lawsuit
- Investigation into incident involving Covington Catholic HS students at Lincoln Memorial completed
- General Fund receipts decline 3.4 percent in January, while Road Fund receipts rise 2.5 percent
- Details announced for Kentucky’s Edge Bourbon Conference & Festival, a signature NKY event
- Covington attempted car-jacker gets cut by intended victim, faces up to 20 years in prison after guilty plea
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Rotary Club of Florence considering candidates for Teacher of the Year; nominations due by March 8
The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky is accepting applications for Teacher of the Year. Nominations are due by March 8. Nomination Criteria: A candidate for Rotary Teacher of the Year should be an... - More »
- A Toast to CVG's Candace McGraw, hosted by Life Learning Center on March 16 at Drees Pavillion
- Prince of Peace Montessori, in 165th year, to host 'Homestretch Celebration: Night at Races' March 2
- Schools, community groups, artists, others wanted for BLINK Light Parade, NKY info session scheduled
- NewsMatch raises $7.6 million for nonprofit news organizations in 2018, setting record for individuals
- It's All-American Pie, the KSO's techno-laden concert Saturday at NKU's Greaves Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m.
- The Purple People Bridge -- it's purple, it's for people traffic; Take a look at it by the numbers
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Kentucky First Lady Glenna Bevin announces launch of 2019 Kentucky Derby Poster contest
First Lady Glenna Bevin has announced the launch of the 2019 Kentucky Derby Poster Contest for high school students in the Commonwealth. The contest is open to students in grades 9-12 across Kentucky who... - More »
- Art Lander's Outdoors: A look back at the tackle and techniques of America's early black bass anglers
- Bipartisan group of House, Senate members form 'Engage and Empower' caucus for disability causes
- Eastern Ky. superintendents advance education a catalyst for economic and community revitalization
- Kentucky's cattle are taking a hit from the wettest year on record, show signs of stress
- Baby Tamandua (lesser anteater) at Cincinnati Zoo gets a name -- Mani, Spanish for 'peanut'
- Kentucky Supreme Court Justices hear agruments on constitutionality of 'Marsy's Law' ballot language
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Turfway Park selections for Saturday
Turfway Park provides expert picks to the Northern Kentucky Tribune during the live racing meets. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16: Race 1 TIMES SQUARE is a $250,000 Ocala sales grad who only started once for Todd... - More »
- Wright State rallies from big deficit, posts 81-77 win over NKU to force first-place tie in Horizon League
- Turfway Park selections for Friday; feature is the John Battaglia Memorial, a prep for Jeff Ruby Steaks
- Jockey Luan Machado wins five races at Turfway Park in Florence Thursday, all for different trainers
- Prep Sports Notebook: Silver Grove basketball player putting up big numbers for smallest high school
- Turfway Park selections for Thursday
- With first place at stake, NKU prepares for Horizon League showdown at Wright State on Friday night
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Reena Patel: What every parents needs to know about kids and screen time; be aware of challenges
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), in 1970 children didn’t start regularly watching TV until they were four years old. Today, they report that children begin interacting with digital... - More »
- Wayne Lewis: The imperative of closing the achievement gap in Kentucky; there is still work to do
- Bill Straub: McConnell will pass on serious climate change discussion, go right to Green New Deal vote
- Anna Baumann: Private school tax break would take dollars from public services; public schools first
- Letter to the Editor: Ruth Bamberger says ORSANCO should stick to its original water quality mission
- Letter to the Editor: Kristi Rulli applauds effort to ban tobacco in schools, supports statewide legislation
- Kim Moser: Murky 'bad drug' advertising putting Kentuckians at risk, transparency must be enforced
