Covington to start over on IRS site development to ‘get it right,’ plans new firehouse, and more
By Ryan Clark
NKyTribune reporter
COVINGTON – Chris Stapleton is a Kentucky native and one of country music’s most successful contemporary stars. His latest single, the poignant “Starting Over,” has been burning up the radio stations, and it features these couplets:
“This might not be an easy...
Simon Kenton senior named Miss Kentucky Softball finished among state leaders in several statistics
By Chad Hensley
NKyTribune sports reporter
A quick rundown of Macy Krohman’s season statistics tells you why the senior infielder and pitcher from Simon Kenton High School was named the 2021 Miss...
Gary Bricking and his wife are dead in a three-vehicle crash near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that two Kentuckians died and five people were injured in a three-vehicle crash near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Monday.
Friends and relatives have...
Florence City Council votes to keep Aquatic Center closed; there are other plans for the site
Staff report
The Florence City Council voted Tuesday night to keep the Florence Aquatic Center closed — and said it had plans to build a four-acre park and event space on the site.
Mayor Diane Whalen...
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CVG launches new online store for apparel and gifts; sport your community pride with these items
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is launching a new apparel and gifts webstore today for local travelers to sport their community pride and love of aviation and travel. You... - More »
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- NKY Chamber returns to in-person events; 'nothing replaces face-to-face for meaningful relationships'
- Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce honors architecture, design firm SHP with Community Award
- MAB Fabrication to locate new production operations in Walton, investing $6.9 million
- Keven Moore: The rising cost of building materials is changing insurance coverage, how it may affect you
- Bark Bark Brunch back at Coppin's; pups and owners welcome to outdoor patio Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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NKU, Cincinnati State sign agreement strengthening degree pathways, making college more affordable
Northern Kentucky University and Cincinnati State Technical and Community College are making higher education more accessible for students on both sides of the river. The reimagined CState2NKU partnership... - More »
- New website offers students an interactive tool to research college majors and salary information
- Cooper High School sophomore Audriana Parker wins Gold Star/Children's Theater Student Award
- Nominations open for 2021 Kentucky Special Education Teacher of the Year; deadline is July 15
- KY to receive nearly $6 Million in additional tobacco settlement funds to fund early childhood initiatives
- Covington Catholic, Ryle are Project Lead the Way Distinguished High Schools for 4th consecutive year
- NKU's College of Business extends prestigious accreditation earned by few schools worldwide
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Covington to start over on IRS site development to ‘get it right,’ plans new firehouse, and more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – Chris Stapleton is a Kentucky native and one of country music’s most successful contemporary stars. His latest single, the poignant “Starting Over,”... - More »
- Fort Wright council passes ordinance reducing its payroll tax, making it lowest in county
- Florence City Council votes to keep Aquatic Center closed; there are other plans for the site
- Division of Fire Prevention reminding Kentuckians to celebrate safely as Fourth of July holiday nears
- Covington busy with ribbon-cuttings, more: Pickle Factory Hotel, Frosthaus, Covington Plaza
- Kentucky retains its six members of the U.S. House of Representatives; seven states lose a seat
- Covington Fire Department looking to hire firefighters with at least two years' experience
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KY reporting fewer than 200 coronavirus cases per day; number of positive tests below two percent
(State Dept. for Public Health map, adapted by Ky. Health News; click on it to enlarge) By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Leading indicators of the pandemic in Kentucky have passed more milestones on a... - More »
- Ticks, ticks and more ticks: Kentucky is home perfect home for the critters -- protect yourself from them
- Healthy Headlines: What is stress doing to your body, and what can you do about it? 5 ways to reduce it
- 2.1 million Kentuckians have been vaccinated; sign up for 'Shot at a Million' if you are one of them
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare announces promotions, addition to its nursing leadership team
- U.S. Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act, coverage for 1.8m Kyians with preconditions
- University of Kentucky chosen for international clinical trial to develop vaccine for children 6mos.-11
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Kentucky by Heart: Sharing the stories of some of Kentucky’s strong and inspiring women
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I look forward to speaking at the Kentucky Farm Bureau Women and Young Farmer Leadership Summit in Covington, on July 16. Knowing my audience will include a host of... - More »
- Luv The Cov summer concert series coming to new Covington Plaza amphitheater Fridays this summer
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- The River: 1971 Cincinnati to Kentucky Lake cruise results in momentous moment in Delta Queen lore
- UK scholar Melynda Price on the importance of the holiday: 'Juneteenth means everything to me'
- Beyond the Curb: Take a tour of a 'spirited' apartment in Bellevue for River City Living above B-Line tavern
- Legendary editor of The Kentucky Post, author Vance Trimble, dies at age 107 in Wewoka, Oklahoma
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Gary Bricking and his wife are dead in a three-vehicle crash near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that two Kentuckians died and five people were injured in a three-vehicle crash near Sarasota Bradenton International Airport Monday. Friends and relatives have... - More »
- Tri-ED's survey of business leaders gives insight to challenge, priorities of pandemic and recovery
- OKI receives 2021 Achievement Award for its Ohio River Digital Guide, first of its kind in the nation
- Road report: Heads-up from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on District 6 delays/lane closures
- State F&W urges caution over sick birds; asks Boone, Kenton residents not to feed birds for now
- State's unemployment rate was 4.5% in May; many workers have not yet returned to the workforce
- Purple People Bridge to remain closed while Bridge Company, officials review report on needed repairs
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Community Action Kentucky names Charlene Engle chair, Catrena Bowman-Thomas vice chair
Community Action Kentucky announced the results of its Board of Directors Executive Committee election. CAK’s 23 members board consist of a representative from each Community Action Agency in Kentucky. Charlene... - More »
- Master Provision receives grant from Kentucky Colonels to upgrade warehouse security system
- The Carnegie announces its 2021-22 theater season: three classic favorites, new play by local arts leader
- Katie Lanham is new transition coordinator for The Point/Arc, stepping into new role
- Local and national artist return to historic exhibition, RESIDUE, now open at The Carnegie Galleries
- Horizon Community Funds awards $15k grant to Red Cross for its emergency efforts related to home fires
- River Sweep 2021: Banks of COV riverfront cleaner thanks to volunteers' 'hot, exhausting' work
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Operation SafeDRIVE is underway to cut down on crashes between cars, commercial vehicles
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While an anti-speeding campaign is underway by law enforcement in Kentucky, there is a separate effort running through Thursday to cut down on crashes between passenger cars... - More »
- Kids Count Data Book again ranks KY 37th in well-being of children, but isn't improving like other states
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Louisville seized boxes of testosterone and anabolic steroids
- State's economy resurging from COVID challenges and positioned for sustainability, says Governor
- Governor announces appointments to state boards and commissions, including some NKyians
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Lake Cumberland, 101 miles long, 50,250 acres, is state's largest impoundment
- State adds 19 schools to Division of Family Resource and Youth Services Center network; 5 in NKY
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Simon Kenton senior named Miss Kentucky Softball finished among state leaders in several statistics
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter A quick rundown of Macy Krohman’s season statistics tells you why the senior infielder and pitcher from Simon Kenton High School was named the 2021 Miss... - More »
- Local swimmer competed in four events during her debut in the U.S. Olympic Trials last week
- Linked to NBA openings, UK's Calipari says he's focused on the 'best job in the country'
- TyTy Washington lone newcomer to UK's backcourt, making his presence known in practice
- Winning region championship gives coach, daughter something special to celebrate this Father's Day
- Coach Jared was one of the reasons Campbell County's baseball team enjoyed a special season
- Pedroza heads Indiana Grand jockeys to ride at Ellis Park, others join in participating at both tracks
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Joseph Reagan: On PTSD awareness day, let’s strive to know signs, symptoms and stigma, and do better
June 27 is National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Injury Awareness Day. It is a day dedicated to raising awareness around the signs, symptoms, and stigma, associated with PTSD. As a former Infantry... - More »
- Constance Alexander: After 41 years away, Anita Crowe's memories of home remain vivid
- Marcus Jackson: Any funds received from opioid settlement should go to survivors of the epidemic
- Billy Reed: By all means, let's celebrate all the fathers who are building their kids up; sadly, not all do
- Richard Nelson: Loving your enemies is not an option -- some things have no place in a Christian's life
- Al Cross: Both parties go too far with election bills; bipartisan compromise is needed
- Bill Straub: 'The era of bipartisanship is over,' McConnell declared; he should know since he killed it
