R.A. Jones to upgrade facility with more than $2million investment creating 20 high-wage jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear announced R.A. Jones & Co., a designer and manufacturer of packaging equipment, will upgrade its Kenton County facility with a more than $2 million investment that will create 20 high-wage jobs.
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State sees largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months; Boone County now in Red Zone
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
On Wednesday, Kentucky saw its largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months, with 2,583 reported to state public health officials.
Gov. Beshear — ‘This is...
Tickets on sale for Freedom Center’s gala; awards to the Clooneys, Rep. Lewis, Bryan Stevenson
Tickets for the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s International Freedom Conductor Awards Gala on October 16 are now on sale.
At the gala, the Freedom Center will present its highest honor...
Burlington Baptist Church Pastor Harold Best to be next president of Kentucky Baptist Convention
By Mark Maynard
Kentucky Today
Burlington Baptist Church Pastor Harold Best, who has led Kentucky Baptist churches for two decades, will be nominated to become the next president of the Kentucky Baptist...
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Keven Moore: From small events to large festivals, planners have a duty to keep safety in mind
Kentucky is a state where people like to have a good time and love to celebrate. Whether you’re interested in the state’s history and heritage, car shows, horses, music, arts, comedy, antiques,... - More »
- Covington's Orchard Park development moves forward with five more properties
- Newport Independent Schools' GED program ranked best in Kentucky for 2020-21
- More people head outdoors for recreation as participation posts record; KY's GDP share: 2.1%
- 'Farm to Fork' fundraiser for Covington Farmer's Market Aug. 8 to feature the Standard's Ryan Hanson
- C-Forward promotes Todd Roher to supervisor, as it extends its client base around the region and state
- Northern Kentucky Young Professionals announces 2021 Next Generation Leader Award winners
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Northern Kentucky University requires everyone to wear masks indoors on campus, urges vaccinations
NKU Provost Matt Cecil has announced that the university is requiring that masks be worn indoor on campus for everyone, vaccinated and unvaccinated, due to the delta variant of COVID-19 and the rise of... - More »
- Fort Wright Elementary's Ashley Milar among six to be honored with 2021 Clements Awards August 9
- NKY students among winners in Governor's School for Entrepreneurs annual Demo Day Competitions
- Kelly French named vice president and chief of staff for Thomas More University
- Gateway CTC's Tiffany Minard added to 43rd class of Leadership Northern Kentucky
- Thomas More celebrates centennial with inaugural Saints Serve Day of Service, honoring its mission
- NKU's President Vaidya kicks off the White House COVID-19 Challenge, urging vaccinations
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2020 Overdose Fatality Report shows death toll increase driven by rise in opioid abuse
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet and Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) announced that the 2020 Overdose Fatality Report indicates more than 1,964 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses in... - More »
- Covington's new city clerk, Susan Ellis, known as a problem solver who enjoys working with the public
- Council on Postsecondary Education to award $500,000 in grants to increase educator diversity
- What should Covington's dog park look like? City officials want to hear from you Aug. 4, dogs welcome
- New online tool provides searchable zoning data in Covington's Neighborhood Development Code
- From federal cases to 'funky' stuff, departing Covington city solicitor reflects on career
- Kenton County Fiscal Court to make high-speed internet available to all residents
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State sees largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months; Boone County now in Red Zone
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Wednesday, Kentucky saw its largest number of new COVID-19 cases in six months, with 2,583 reported to state public health officials. Gov. Beshear — ‘This is... - More »
- Parents urged to get kids caught up on missed doctor visits as schools prepare to reopen this fall
- Beshear announces COVID testing, vaccine program in state-run health facilities following rise in cases
- Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory working with 18 students in summer research program
- COVID cases keep rising -- 1,648 new cases yesterday, 7 deaths; 85 Kyians are on a ventilator
- Shot at a Million winner is from Louisville; Julian Sandberg of Beechwood wins full college scholarship
- Beshear says K-12 schools should require universal indoor masking following updated CDC guidance
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This mom knows about care and caring; Point/Arc stepped in to help with her Down Syndrome son
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc (Editor’s Note: We are withholding last names of the family due to HIPPA rules and the family’s request.) She’s 68 and suffers from congenital heart failure,... - More »
- Burlington Baptist Church Pastor Harold Best to be next president of Kentucky Baptist Convention
- Kentucky by Heart: Offering encouragement to my fellow Kentuckians in some areas that need attention
- Our Rich History: Elias Roser, Newport's German Methodist pastor and author
- The River: One-hundred-ninety weeks ago, he started with 'Where do I start?' -- and look at what came of it
- Kentuckians encouraged to support state's farm families during Farmers' Markets Week Aug. 1-7
- City of Dayton to host free nature walk for kids 6-12 this Saturday at Sargeant's Park
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R.A. Jones to upgrade facility with more than $2million investment creating 20 high-wage jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear announced R.A. Jones & Co., a designer and manufacturer of packaging equipment, will upgrade its Kenton County facility with a more than $2 million investment that will create 20... - More »
- Dual credit programs through KCTCS improve grades and completion rates, new CPE study finds
- Americans paying 15 cents more at pump on average since May, but Kentucky prices show modest decline
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stop the transport of ancient artifacts at Louisville port
- Road Report: KY Transportation Cabinet cites work in District 6; be alert for closures, delays
- Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller participated in panels -- one national, one state -- recently
- Out-of-work Kyians encouraged to re-enter workforce prior to the Sept. 6 end of federal pandemic benefits
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Victorian at Riverside forms partnership with Horizon Community Funds for visibility, donor network
The Victorian at Riverside has joined the family of nonprofit funds with Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky to bolster the nonprofit’s work with senior women in its Covington-based home and... - More »
- Baker Hunt announces invitation only solo exhibition 'Ken Landon Buck: Life and Connection through art'
- Horizon Community Funds announces $62k to six nonprofits through its Community Impact Fun
- Covington Partners seeking 31 mentors in 31 days of August. Ready? Download your application here
- Who Spiked the Symphony? KSO murders the classics again at two performances next weekend
- The Hot Magnolias deliver 'Nawlins' sound and the spirit of Mardi Gras to Music@BCM August 5
- Master Provisions receives grant from Duke Energy Foundation to replenish food supplies
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KY Youth Advocates drives ‘Bloom Kentucky’ a collaborative focusing on childhood adversity
A collaboration of dedicated grantmaking organizations from across Kentucky gathered Wednesday to celebrate the launch of Bloom Kentucky, an initiative focused on statewide policy change that aims to prevent... - More »
- Tickets on sale for Freedom Center's gala; awards to the Clooneys, Rep. Lewis, Bryan Stevenson
- Constance Alexander: Calloway Co. bicentennial is opportunity to break the ice and showcase diversity
- Five months after historic spring flooding, Eastern Kentuckians are still dealing with the fallout
- Northern Kentuckians among Governor Andy Beshear's latest board, commission appointments
- Olympic debut increases exposure to rock climbing, and to the delicate locations home to climbing sites
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Ground blinds can offer advantages when hunting deer and turkey
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Prep Sports Notebook: New synthetic turf field will be named for former Conner coach, athletic director
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Conner High School plans to name its new synthetic turf field after Tom Stellman, a former head football coach and athletic director who retired in 2016. Stellman... - More »
- NKU men's soccer team sets 17-game regular season schedule, trio of exhibitions set for August
- UK track and field alumnae takes gold in Olympics 100-meter hurdles; med students gets bronze in foil
- High school athletes earned All-America honors in 12 events at Junior Olympic track championships
- Ryle's list of returning starters includes senior linebacker who was among state leaders in tackles
- Kentucky's Isaiah Jackson drafted 22nd by Washington Wizards, traded to Indiana Pacers
- Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame annual meeting set for Aug. 19 at Ludlow Veterans Hall
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Bill Straub: Trump keeps popping out emails that repeat, repeat, repeat the Big Lie; do the hokey pokey
Ever since he was ceremoniously dumped from Twitter and Facebook for telling lies that would make Herodotus blanch, Le Grande Orange (sorry, Rusty), aka former President Donald J. Trump, has been popping... - More »
- Commentary: What you should know about the COVID delta variant
- Commentary: For the sake of our health, the time is now to unite against the use of fossil fuels
- Daniel Cameron: Historic settlement brings hope in Commonwealth's fight against opioid epidemic
- Billy Reed: It's time to update Kentuckys state song and send 'My Old Kentucky Home' to the dustbin
- Ed Massey: Collaboration is key to delivering effective educational programming to Ky's students
- Al Cross: Gov. Andy Beshear may be masking a reason for not going to Fancy Farm... masks
