Two generations of designers were honored this week as Alexandria retires its 1999 city logo and embraces a new look for the decades ahead. Alexandria issued a call for ideas in November 2024 for new logo designs. The design ideas were presented at a council meeting in June, and the city approved the new logo […]
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Newport Schools extend finance consultant contract through school year
The Newport Board of Education approved an extension of its consulting contract with former finance director Tete Turner, adding up to $20,000 in additional work through July 2026. Turner’s original contract from March 6 to February 2026 was to help the district assess its budget shortfall. That original contract was “not to exceed” $25,000, and […]
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Training for tomorrow’s careers starts in kindergarten
What you need to know Beechwood Independent Schools is taking the training wheels off K-12 education and reimagining what it could look like to prepare its students better for the workforce. “What job exists where you sit down for two weeks, you listen to your boss, and at the end you write down everything your […]
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Tuition-free program reopens doors for NKY students with college dreams
Growing up, Chris Cannon said he always thought college would be out of the realm of possibilities for him. In fact, Cannon was on the trajectory of going to trade school and becoming a welder before he was introduced to the River City Promise program between Gateway Community & Technical College and Northern Kentucky University. […]
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Fort Thomas weighs roundabout for city intersection, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss implementing a roundabout at the intersection of Highland and Grand Avenues. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Medical cannabis zoning returns […]
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Snappy Tomato to convert old dentist’s office in Alexandria
A familiar Northern Kentucky pizza chain is expanding its footprint in Alexandria, with Snappy Tomato Pizza set to open a pickup-only shop along U.S. 27. Snappy is relocating to 1 Paul Lane in Alexandria, a former dentist’s office. In April 2024, the location changed to a highway commercial zone. Snappy is doing an adaptive reuse […]
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One NKY family’s ‘lousy’ hike in the woods sparked a relatable brand
Trekking through the muck of a creek in Red River Gorge was not then 6-year-old Gabe Pleiman’s idea of a good time. To make matters worse, the mile-and-a-half round-trip on the Sheltowee Trace Trail was taking the Pleiman family half a day to complete because of the conditions. The bottom line: Gabe was miserable, and […]
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Newport Independent Schools starts permanent superintendent search
The Newport Board of Education has officially launched its search for a permanent superintendent, setting a detailed timeline that would name a superintendent by February 2026. The board held a special meeting on Nov. 12 to discuss planning for the permanent superintendent search. The board of education hired a Kentucky School Boards Association Consultant to […]
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‘All you have to do is show up’ Newport nonprofit seeks volunteers to empower youth
“I’ve learned that no matter what, you will always be able to find someone who cares about you and wants you to be here and will support you,” said 13-year-old Rowan from Florence. “And I did learn how to make an omelet, too.” Newport-based non-profit Mentoring Plus works to build relationships with 13 to 21-year-olds. […]
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Newport schools to begin planning process for permanent superintendent, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Newport Board of Education will begin its planning process for a permanent superintendent hire. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Independence mulls increasing fees […]