Northern Kentucky Young Professsionals. The Next Generation Leader Awards is an annual program recognizing young professionals making an impact in their fields and the community. Nominations are now open for the 2022 Next Generation Leader Awards (NGLAs), presented by Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP). A program of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the NGLAs […]
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Posted inSports
Lorenzen, Mason highlight latest NKY Sports Hall of Fame class
Jared Lorenzen from his junior year at Highlands. FTM file. Four Highlands graduates and one Newport Catholic alum are being inducted into the latest NKY Sports Hall of Fame. Highlands greats Jared Lorenzen, Matthew Mason, Brittany Menninger Frakes and Tom Noe as well as Craig Risheberger from Newport Catholic are the new inductees. Randy Marsh […]
Posted inWeather
What To Expect As Storm Moves Through the Region
As LINK nky partner WCPO’s Jennifer Ketchmark reports today, there are ice storm warnings issued for several Kentucky counties including: Bracken, Grant, Mason, Owen, Pendleton and Roberts counties in Kentucky. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the entire Tri-State area until 7 a.m. Friday. Power outages and tree damage are expected and hazardous […]
Posted inEducation
NKY Students Win Honors in State Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest
Multiple Northern Kentucky students were among the winners in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2022 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest, in which young Kentuckians play an active role in promoting a clean environment. “One way we make a Better Kentucky is to make a cleaner Kentucky,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “These students have done great work in using their […]
Posted inBusiness, New Faces
Covington Biopharmaceutical Firm Names New President, CEO
Bexion Pharmaceuticals announced a new president and chief executive officer this week. The Covington-based clinical stage biopharmaceutical company named Richard “Scott” Shiveley as its new leader. He succeeds Dr. Ray Tagigiku, Bexion’s founder, who will remain with the company as chief scientific officer, leading all scientific, clinical, research, and development efforts. He will also advise […]
Posted inNews
Independence Gets Financial Literacy Workshop Through NKU, State Agency
A financial literacy workshop for Independence city employees was announced through a partnership between the Northern Kentucky University Center of Economic Education at the Haile College of Business and the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission (KFEC). “We are excited to grow our economic and financial education programs in partnership with Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission and the […]
Posted inNonprofit
Emergency Shelter Receives $10,000 Donation for Personal Care Products
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) received a $10,000 donation from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid. The money will support basic necessities for homeless people such as personal care products, including toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, shampoo and conditioner, deodorant, laundry detergent, toilet paper, feminine hygiene products, and more. “Everyone deserves dignity, respect […]
Posted inCrime
Ft. Wright Bank Robbed; Suspect Makes Off with $300
A Ft. Wright bank was robbed on Wednesday morning and police are trying to locate the suspect. It happened just after 9 a.m. at the Guardian Savings Bank (10 Kyles Lane). According to Fort Wright Police, the suspect did not display a weapon, and no one was hurt. The suspect made […]
Posted inArts, Business, Openings & Closings
Artist Gallery One of Six New Businesses at the Hiland Building in Fort Thomas
Timothy Lancaster has opened Lancaster Artworks in the heart of Fort Thomas’ Central Business District. His business is one of six new businesses in the historic Hiland Building. (photo provided) by Robin Gee Despite the challenges of the pandemic, the good news is new businesses continue to open up throughout the region. Earlier this […]
Posted inEducation, Infrastructure
Five from Northern Kentucky Win in 2022 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest
Olivia Flener, a student at Camp Ernst Middle School, took first place in the 12- to 14-year-old division of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s 2022 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest. Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that students from five Kentucky counties earned first place in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) 2022 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest, in which young Kentuckians […]
