UK gets historic 4-year $87m grant to lead HEALing Communities opioid project; includes NKY counties
By Kristi Willett
University of Kentucky
In the largest grant ever awarded to the University of Kentucky, researchers from UK’s Center on Drug and Alcohol Research (CDAR) and across campus — in partnership with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the Justice and Public...
Local author Lauren Hudson writes fourth book, working with her father, grandfather,
Staff report
2018 Independent Author of the Year Lauren Hudson has co-authored the second book in her Students Leading America Series with her father Rob Hudson.
It is illustrated by her grandfather,...
Duke Energy commits nearly $265,000 to support dynamic education initiatives across the region
NKyTribune staff and Duke Energy
Duke Energy is investing in Greater Cincinnati students, educators and communities by awarding $264,138 in grants to 21 education programs, including several in Northern...
Beth Underwood: Some favorite Easter nuggets — chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, Peeps, and more
Do you ever find yourself curious about information, steeping yourself in nonessential facts as if you’re about to compete in a Trivial Pursuit tournament? Apparently that’s one of my superpowers —...
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Allied Universal is hiring for more than 350 full-time, part-time positions; open interview times scheduled
Allied Universal, a contracted security company, is expanding in the Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Area and has over 350 new positions currently open. There are full-time and part-time opportunities for... - More »
- Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to offer Small Business class series beginning May 11
- Graydon hires former Northern Kentucky Tri-ED CEO to lead economic development practice
- Keven Moore: Spring has arrived, yard needs mowing, but grass clippings can be dangerous
- Kentucky Real Estate Commission introduces new online licensing process for applicants
- Family determined to ensure legacy of Colonel De Gourmet Herbs and Spices will endure and grow
- BBB Trends: Unsettled weather? Beware of lurking storm chasers -- don't let emotions get best of you
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TMU theater, Villa Players to present ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,’ starting April 25
Thomas More University Theater and The Villa Players present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” beginning next week on April 25 in the Thomas More Theater. Tickets are on sale now. The performance... - More »
- NKU Center for Economic Education, Federal Reserve Bank held Danny Dollar Academy
- NKU students 'give back' over spring break, rebuilding and improving homes in Appalachia
- Educators, businesses, partners to be honored at NKEC annual Excellence in Education celebration
- New TMU Choir Director Daniel Parsley and three choirs present 'Cathedral Classics' spring concert
- NKU to hold public programs with two distinguished journalists, Pamela Colloff and Jonathan Fahey
- Six NKyians are Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards finalists to compete for KY Teacher of Year
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KYTC announces winners of its Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest; three finalists are from NKY schools
Students from four Kentucky counties earned first place in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) 2018 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest, which seeks to promote a clean environment. Winners represent... - More »
- Transportation Cabinet conducts extensive testing of new driver’s license program; extension continues
- Covington Mayor to Interplastic: ‘Be Good Neighbors’ city does not want another shelter-in-place situation
- Deadline is April 22 to register to vote in the May primary; register online at GoVoteKY
- City of Covington starts path to build bigger Fire Department's Engine Co. 2 on Parkway Avenue
- ProPublica: Kentucky's Secretary of State turns up the heat in fight with the elections board
- Individual income tax filing deadline is Monday for both state and federal returns
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UK gets historic 4-year $87m grant to lead HEALing Communities opioid project; includes NKY counties
By Kristi Willett University of Kentucky In the largest grant ever awarded to the University of Kentucky, researchers from UK’s Center on Drug and Alcohol Research (CDAR) and across campus —... - More »
- Hemp industry booms on CBD's reputed health benefits, supported by users but not much science
- OAG says fraudulent medical billing scams targeting Kentuckians; families urged to provide information
- New app aims to improve addiction treatment in the region by building network of peer support
- William Burton, 12, collapses on Ashland ball field; survives through family's faith and Cinci Children's
- CDC says ground beef probably caused E.coli outbreak but source unknown; KY has most cases
- Kentucky ophthalmologists urge eye protection for recreational and professional sports
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Local author Lauren Hudson writes fourth book, working with her father, grandfather,
Staff report 2018 Independent Author of the Year Lauren Hudson has co-authored the second book in her Students Leading America Series with her father Rob Hudson. It is illustrated by her grandfather,... - More »
- Beth Underwood: Some favorite Easter nuggets -- chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, Peeps, and more
- ‘Party on the Purple’ series returns for third consecutive year with new themed nights
- Kentucky by Heart: These guys are deltiologists -- meaning they collect postcards -- lots of postcards
- Our Rich History: Cincinnati in 1894 -- Fry's Army (passes through) and a major economic depression
- The River: Commanding the P.A. DENNY -- and telling the stories of the first adventures
- BLINK Pop-Up Party on April 25; 34 restaurants and food trucks announced for May's Asian Food Fest
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Fort Mitchell Fire Department Volunteer Lifetime Member, Gerald ‘Boggie” Bogenschutz dies
Fort Mitchell Fire Department Volunteer Lifetime Member Gerald L. “Boggie” Bogenschutz died today, the City of Fort Mitchell has announced. Bogenschutz joined the Fort Mitchell Fire Department... - More »
- Jim Beam Bourbon donates $5 million to UK for the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
- CVG has lowest airfares in region; local passenger traffic continues to set records
- KYTC closing Roebling Bridge to vehicular traffic until further notice; fragments fell from north tower
- Road near Prisoners Lake in Covington's Devou Park to be closed for about a week
- City of Covington strategic in selling property; new guidelines seek best uses for vacant buildings, land
- KY residents affected by national Salmonella outbreak, public advised to discard pre-cut melons
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Hagedorn Appliances partners with DCCH to give back, help child abuse victims in Northern Kentucky
April is Child Abuse Awareness Month and for the 5th year in a row Hagedorn Appliances has partnered with DCCH Center for Children and Families to give back and help change lives. “It is very important... - More »
- Independence Ace Hardware supports Master Provisions with promotion that runs through April
- Duke Energy commits nearly $265,000 to support dynamic education initiatives across the region
- First Honor Flight of 2019 departed this morning from CVG, veterans will return tonight at 8:15 p.m.
- Greater Cincinnati Foundation moving to new venue in Sawyer Point Building on Pete Rose Way
- Tristate Veterans Community Alliance hosting 'Operation Deep Dive' on suicide among veterans
- Chelsea Clinton coming to Cincinnati Zoo on April 25 to sign her book about endangered animals
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Snakes are common across rural Kentucky, and play beneficial role in nature
Snakes are common across rural Kentucky, and play a beneficial role in nature. Warming temperatures bring snakes out of hibernation, usually by mid-to-late April. “When they first emerge, snakes are... - More »
- Feds indict 60, some doctors, in Appalachia (including Kentucky) for illegal prescribing pain pills
- Nearly 12,000 students headed to Rupp Arena for STLP State Championship on Thursday
- Trigg County's G-Can team takes top prize at Lt. Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge competition
- Alison Lundergan Grimes makes third tour stop to discuss Kentucky’s Military Civic Health Report
- Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training graduates 25 law enforcement officers from Class 500
- Kentucky becomes first state to use rapid DNA testing new technology to cut wait on sexual assaults
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Calipari rebuilding as Nate Sestina, a graduate transfer from Bucknell, and Keion Brooks join roster
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky added two new faces to its roster Thursday. Nate Sestina, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound graduate transfer from Bucknell, will enroll as a graduate transfer next season.... - More »
- West Virginia will have a local player on its men's basketball team once again next season
- Keldon Johnson will stay in NBA Draft, ending collegiate career; Jemarl Baker to transfer
- Kentucky All-Stars basketball tryouts will provide respite from recruiting for Campbell County senior
- Tyler Herro decides to stay in the NBA Draft, ending possiblity of returning to UK for second season
- New face atop NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll; Omaha Beach surpasses Roadster with win in Arkansas Derby
- Prep Sports Notebook: Scott girls basketball coach retiring after spending 21 years with the program
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Keith Inman: We like being #1 in most ways — but not (as we are) for being first in nation for child abuse
Everyone likes to be ranked number one – especially here in Kentucky with our prized horses, bourbon, and basketball. But this? This is not a number one ranking Kentuckians should be proud of: Kentucky... - More »
- Bill Straub: Since it's baseball season, let's bat some things around -- oops, out of strikes already
- Richard Nelson: Equality Act has a clever, noble name but carries troubling consequences
- Constance Alexander: Mark Twain might be pleased with this poetry celebration that's ahead of its times
- Mike Farrell: With so many things off track, including #MeToo, the question is -- what's our character?
- Beshear: Attorney General's office continues effort to ensure affordable health care for Kentuckians
- Al Cross: Slow pace so far for the primary and those seeking to be governor; we need to know more
