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Ryan Quarles named president of Kentucky Community and Technical College System

By the Kentucky Lantern's McKenna Horsley Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has been named the fourth president of the Kentucky Community and Technical College...

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A government shutdown is averted with a temporary funding bill – for now

By the Associated Press' Stephen Groves Congress has averted for now a threatened government shutdown that would have disrupted many services, squeezed federal employees...

Opal: Covington’s newest rooftop dining concept open for business

Covington's newest restaurant is perched atop one of the city's oldest buildings. Opal, the brainchild of local restauranters Bill and Morgan Whitlow, opened to the...

What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained

By the Associated Press' Wyatte Grantham-Philips With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking all but inevitable ahead of this weekend’s deadline. While the Senate...

Cold Spring approves lower tax rate, zone map amendment

At their meeting on Sept. 25, Cold Spring City Council voted to approve a proposed tax rate for fiscal year 2023-2024. The rate is a...

Blue North’s Brand Fusion connects enterprise-ready startups with blue chip companies

Some of the United States' largest companies packed Cincinnati's TQL Stadium yesterday for Brand Fusion -- an annual event that connects marketers from these...

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How a looming government shutdown could hit national parks

Written by Jacob Fischler for the Kentucky Lantern National parks and nearby communities could forego millions of dollars per day during a partial government shutdown...

Fort Thomas approves $3.6 million Tower Park playground, improvements

Fort Thomas city council has approved a plan to spend $3.6 million on a playground upgrade and other improvements in Tower Park. The vote, held...

Chamber of Commerce honors Rev. Richard Fowler with NKY Community Award

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently honored a longtime Covington pastor for service to his community. Rev. Richard Fowler of Ninth Street Missionary Baptist...

CVG to overhaul baggage system with new technology

The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is revamping its baggage handling system after it was deemed obsolete and highly inefficient. CVG entered into an agreement with...

Crescent Springs looks to upgrade playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park

Crescent Springs' 25-year-old playground equipment at Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park is in need of updating, said city administrator Mike Daily. "The playground at one time...

Newport proposes establishing entertainment district

As the popularity of Entertainment Development Centers rises in the region, with cities like Bellevue, Dayton, and Covington offering them, Newport is considering a...

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