Since the first State of Emergency was declared by Governor Beshear on February 14, the Kentucky REALTORS® Relief Foundation (KRRF) has distributed more than $343,000 in funds to nearly 500 Kentucky families in 78 counties impacted by severe weather in 2025. In response to deadly storms, flooding, and tornadoes that have impacted communities across the […]
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Press release: Thomas More enters second year of Niche direct admissions
CRESTVIEW HILLS, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2025) – Thomas More University launches its second year of direct admissions through Niche, an online college connection platform. Through this partnership, Thomas More offers direct admission to qualified high school seniors, reflecting a wider trend of colleges and universities across the U.S. streamlining the college admissions process for students […]
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What to Look for in a Surgery Location: Q&A with Dr. Jai Bikhchandani
Does it really matter where you have surgery? Jai Bikhchandani, MD, a Colon and Rectal Surgeon with St. Elizabeth Physicians, thinks so. Here, he shares what makes St. Elizabeth Healthcare a standout choice for surgical care. How does St. Elizabeth ensure patient safety and quality of care in its surgical programs? Dr. Bikhchandani: St. Elizabeth […]
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The Good Wife: A Literary Thriller About the Cost of Hiding and the price of survival. By B.M. Roberts
Some women build their lives like cathedrals—slowly, deliberately, brick by careful brick—concealing everything that came before. Claire Holloway is one of them. To her neighbors, she is composed. A mother who knows how to soothe a fever and navigate school schedules. A wife who glides through dinner parties with practiced ease. A woman who appears—if […]
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Readers’ Choice Winner Spotlight: Foster Adoptive Parents Association
LINK nky 2025 readers’ choice for best nonprofit is a small, very personal shoestring operation that many people may not have heard of, but the work they do has an impact on many families throughout Northern Kentucky. Foster Adoptive Parents Association of Northern Kentucky is a support network for families caring for foster and adopted […]
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Opinion: Beyond the accolade – the enduring significance of Hall of Fame induction
Written by Rodney D. Bell Being inducted into a Hall of Fame represents more than just a plaque on the wall or a celebratory ceremony. It marks a moment of profound significance, a culmination of a lifetime of dedication and excellence, and a legacy that will inspire future generations. Validation and Recognition: For the inductee, […]
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Letter to the editor
Written by Tracy Bentley I find it interesting that Republicans are attempting to take advantage of the violence in Cincinnati and making it political. But they make no mention of the proliferation of guns in society that they have promulgated.Let’s at least start by reporting all of the facts: the Mayor & City Council wanted […]
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Press release: NCC sponsors 31ST family fireworks fest
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Newport Central Catholic High School invites you to bring your family up on the school hill to watch the Western & Southern/WEBN Labor Day Fireworks at its 31st Family Fireworks Fest. Food Trucks (Big Dog’s Pizza & Family Ties BBQ) drinks, and fun will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will […]
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Community Voices: Giving back through education
What you need to know This Community Voices column is written by Marcus O’Malley, who shares ways you can get involved and give back to your community in NKY. Email him at marcus@caringexcellenceathome.com. As Northern Kentucky gears up for another school year, there’s a familiar energy in the air—fresh notebooks, sharpened pencils, and new routines. […]
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Opinion: Protect kids, not censorship – say no to KOSA
Written by Sarah Durand – Vice President, Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education (KYFREE) Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are once again considering a bill that appears to protect children but, in reality, poses serious threats to our fundamental freedoms. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is being promoted as a way to shield minors […]