Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Sport that’s changed most around here in the last 3 decades is in the spring
When you were gone for nearly three decades — to Philadelphia, New Jersey, Chicago and Southern California — as was the case for me, one of the things you check out on returning is how and where your old stomping ground has changed.
Which isn’t always all that easy when your old stomping ground is Northern Kentucky where what stays the same more often than not outpaces what changes.
But...
Cold Spring man honored for volunteer efforts during 2023 Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Awards
By Peggy Kreimer Hodgson
Special to NKyTribune
Bruce Kintner, a Northern Kentucky banker who founded a car care clinic for low-income working families, is among three honored for outstanding community service at the 2023 Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Awards.
Kintner was among three finalists for the prestigious award. Other finalists were Ron Dumas of Clifton who founded a golf program for at risk children,...
Governor orders flags at half-staff until sunset March 31 to honor victims of Nashville school shooting
Kentucky Today
Gov. Andy Beshear has directed flags at all state office buildings in Kentucky be lowered to half-staff until sunset on March 31, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the school shooting on Monday in Nashville, Tennessee.
The governor is also encouraging individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the state to join in this tribute.
This follows the issuance of a proclamation...
CVG and Breeze Airways launch two more nonstop options — to Orange and to Providence — March 30
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is launching two more nonstop options with its newest airline, Breeze Airways.
Flights to Orange County, CA (SNA), and Providence, RI (PVD) start on March 30.
Both flights will be offered on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.
Breeze is the first airline to offer service to Orange County from CVG in over a decade. Breeze is the second airline...
Kentucky Advising Academy launches online toolkit to assist postsecondary academic advisors
The Kentucky Advising Academy (KAA), an initiative of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, launched a first-of-its-kind online resource for postsecondary advisors. The College and Career Advising Toolkit is a comprehensive collection of tools, information and resources, which will serve as a hub for advisors across the Commonwealth.
(Click to access toolkit)
“College and career advising...
April is National Deaf History Month, Kyians urged to learn more about hearing loss, available assistance
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Commission on Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH) are encouraging Kentuckians to learn more about the deaf community during National Deaf History Month in April. KCDHH uses this occasion to raise awareness of hearing loss and remind those with a hearing loss that there is a multitude of assistance available through KCDHH and other organizations.
“During the last few...
Republic Bank opens new Bellevue location; grand opening celebration planned for May 19
Republic Bank & Trust Company has announced the opening of a new banking center in Bellevue located at 119 Fairfield Avenue, expanding its service area into Campbell County and the Greater Cincinnati area.
The banking center has already begun servicing existing and new Republic clients in the area. The Bellevue location will increase the Bank’s presence to seven banking centers in the Northern...
KYCTCS board asks state to audit its financial policies, controls; starts permanent president search
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents are asking state Auditor Mike Harmon to begin an examination of the financial operations, internal policies and controls of the system, and updated their presidential search.
The audit request was made after leadership and the board learned the System Office had a fund balance that had not been properly...
Letter to Editor: To Governor, legislators, citizens re Senate Bill 150 from League of Women Voters
An Open Letter to Governor Beshear, Kentucky’s Legislators, and Citizens of the Commonwealth:
On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Northern Kentucky, I thank the bi-partisan group of 22 Representatives and seven Senators who voted against Senate Bill 150 on March 16th.
The League also thanks Governor Beshear for vetoing this bill on March 24th.
However, the task is not finished...
Governor signs bills into law, including Lofton’s law, Lily’s law, juvenile justice and child abuse bills
Staff report
As lawmakers make ready to return to Frankfort on Wednesday and Thursday, for the final two days of the 2023 General Assembly, Governor Beshear signed into law Monday several bills already passed. Likely, more will be signed today — and perhaps more vetoed.
The governor has vetoed a number of bills, and the legislative body will have an opportunity to override those vetoes by the...
Former GOP officials, including Trey Grayson, heard in radio ads urging no override of SB 150 veto
Fairness Campaign on Monday launched statewide radio ads on 90 iHeartRadio stations featuring two prominent Republicans opposed to Senate Bill 150, former Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson of NKY, now an attorney, and former State Representative Bob Heleringer.
The ads will run through Tuesday, ahead of the Kentucky General Assembly’s final two days March 29 and 30 to consider overriding...
Family Nurturing Center commemorates National Child Abuse Prevention Month; spread awareness
Family Nurturing Center, whose mission is to end the cycle of child abuse by promoting individual wellbeing and healthy family relationships, is commemorating National Child Abuse Prevention Month this April by holding special events aimed at spreading awareness of abuse and neglect that affects 1 in 7 people across the nation.
For more than 43 years, Family Nurturing Center has been at the forefront...
Northern Kentucky Chamber announces panelists for April 21 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit Series
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) hosts its next DEI Summit Series “Overcoming the Frozen Middle: Where Decisions Get Traction,” from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday, April 21, at the NKY Chamber offices located at 300 Buttermilk Pike, Suite 330 in Fort Mitchell.
“Good intentions can often get stuck in middle management – the ‘frozen middle,’ if you will,” said Ashleigh...
Three entreprenurial teams win top scholarship prizes at Square1 NEXT pitch competition at TMU
Square1’s annual NEXT High School Final Pitch Event named three entrepreneurial teams winners of top scholarships its competition at Thomas More University
Three teams of stand-out students were selected by a panel of judges for top honors in the competition and receive scholarships to Thomas More University, including first-place, full-tuition scholarships, second-place $25,000 scholarships,...
Chamber’s next Eggs ‘N Issues will address caregiver challenges and how to balance work, responsibilities
The NKY Chamber hosts Eggs ‘N Issues: Solving Caregiver Challenges in the Workplace on Tuesday, April 18, from 7:30-9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center, 1379 Donaldson Road, Erlanger.
Many people across the country and here in the Northern Kentucky Metro region face challenges in balancing work with caregiver responsibilities. This could include the cost and obstacles to finding...
