Nearly one year ago, Russia invaded Ukraine, resulting in a severe escalation of the Russo-Ukrainian War. Now, NKY Uniting for Ukraine, a community group that supports local Ukrainian refugees displaced by the war, is gathering to honor the Ukrainian refugees in Northern Kentucky, as well as commemorating the first anniversary of the invasion. The gathering […]
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Pets across Kentucky: Save My Human?
For every treat, every behind-the-ear scratch, and every game of fetch pets get from their humans, their love continues to grow; however, what happens when their human becomes ill and needs an organ transplant? To help, pets across Kentucky have traded chasing their tails for a call to action by teaming up with Donate Life […]
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The Carnegie to host special exhibition during ceramics conference
The Carnegie, a Northern Kentucky arts gallery, theater and education center, will begin hosting its latest exhibition, called “The Dynamics of Flow,” during a special weekend opening that coincides with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in March. The exhibition is not a part of the conference itself, but The […]
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Increased enforcement along I-75 corridor a success, data says
A joint effort between the Erlanger Police Department and other local police forces has reduced both collisions and injuries along the 1-75 corridor that runs from Erlanger to the Ohio river, according to the most recent data measures. Analysis of the data suggests that the total number of collisions has declined by 35% since the […]
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New report ranks NKU’s MBA program among nation’s best
Northern Kentucky University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has ranked among the best in the country, according to a new report by U.S. News and World Report. This is the fourth consecutive year that the online MBA program at the Haile College of Business has appeared in this ranking. The college achieved its goal […]
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Regional Youth Leadership seeking volunteers to assist with networking exercises
Regional Youth Leadership, an NKY Chamber of Commerce initiative looking to enhance the professional skills of young people in the region, is seeking community volunteers to assist with a networking exercise during their February Life Success Skills session. The session focuses on teaching students the basics of budgeting, financial literacy, career exploration, elevator pitching and networking. Through […]
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Latonia shooting suspect turns himself in to police
A man wanted in connection with a Feb. 1 shooting at the Cappel Sports Complex in Latonia turned himself into the Kenton County Detention Center Wednesday night. Per a press release from the Covington Police Department, Nicolas Turner is thought to be involved in an incident that began with an emergency call for a car […]
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Senate passes bill to expand homeschool scholarship access
On Tuesday, the Senate passed a bill that would offer parents of homeschooled students more access to Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship money if the student scores high enough on a test. The KEES program provides scholarships to students who earn at least a 2.5 GPA each year of attendance at a certified Kentucky high school. […]
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Three reasons to give blood in the month of February
One in seven patients entering a hospital need a blood transfusion, yet only about 3% of Americans give blood. The Red Cross needs people to make and keep appointments to give blood or platelets in the month of February and they have three reasons to do so: Donors of all blood types, particularly type O […]
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Grab Coffee with Ludlow’s Mayor Thursday Night
This Thursday, just like every third Thursday of each month, Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright will host an informal get-together at Ludlow Coffee on Elm Street from 6-7 p.m. Grab a drink and a snack and get to know the city’s new face in the local government. There to converse with Ludlow’s citizens about Ludlow’s happenings, […]