The Campbell County board of education has until August 1 to redraw the boundaries of the five districts represented by board members, or the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky will do it for them, Judge David Bunning ordered on Friday. In his order Friday, Bunning said that district two and […]
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Boone board of education hears from opponents, supporters of LGBTQ-related books, issues
More than two dozen parents spoke before the Boone County Schools Board of Education Thursday night on a topic that wasn’t on the agenda – books related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) themes. Christy Watkins, a parent and therapist who spoke at the meeting, said she sees many patients that identify as […]
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Local organizations awarded federal funds to fight drug abuse
The Office of National Drug Control Policy is set to deploy nearly $2.5 million to 20 different community programs across Kentucky through its Drug-Free Communities program. Multiple recipients are in Northern Kentucky. As part of a comprehensive approach to combatting the drug abuse epidemic through prevention, treatment, and interdiction, the DFC program awards grants to […]
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NKY students with disabilities awarded scholarships
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Office of Special Education and Early Learning (OSEEL) is using federal funding to award scholarships to 87 Kentucky high school students with disabilities, including students at four Northern Kentucky districts. The federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – which included more than $2 billion for Kentucky public schools – authorized a third […]
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A look at FUEL NKU’s impact on campus, future plans
Written by Killian Baarlaer, life and arts editor at The Northerner FUEL NKU–a service that provides free food and basic necessities to any student with an ALL CARD–was visited 11,801 times, totaling 90,963 pounds of food distributed according to statistics provided by Program Coordinator Nick Bliven. In the spring semester of 2022, FUEL NKU supported […]
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Looking for a way to entertain your kids on Tuesday?
The Behringer-Crawford Museum is providing preschool-aged kids and their caregivers with a way to escape the summer heat and flex their creative muscles while doing it. Chippie’s Sensational Kids Club, an arctic themed educational program for preschool-aged kids, starts Tuesday, July 12 at 11 a.m. at the Behringer-Crawford Museum. Preschoolers and their caregivers will have […]
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Out with the old, in with the new: NKU Police move facilities
Written by Killian Baarlaer, arts and life editor for The Northerner After multiple years of planning, designing and construction, Northern Kentucky University Police have relocated to a newly renovated facility as of May—the former Honors College house located on Nunn Drive. The previous University Police facility consisted of two aged houses located on Johns Hill […]
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Villa Madonna student accepted into the Naval Academy
A Fort Thomas native and Villa Madonna high school graduate is in the midst of a rigorous training program for one of the most prestigious military academies in the world. Dominic Martin was inducted into the Naval Academy Class of 2026 on June 30. Martin is set to begin basic midshipmen training as part of […]
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NKU housing amid changes for new academic year
Written by Emily Sisk, news editor for The Northerner NKU Housing has implemented some significant changes to the residential experience in preparation for the 2022-2023 academic year. One of the most impactful changes, Director of University Housing Scott Patton explained, is the separation of upper division and first year students. Kentucky Hall, Commonwealth Hall and […]
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Sign up for backpack and school supply giveaway
Northern Kentucky Harvest is helping out kids across the region gain access to vital school supplies. Over 1,032 backpacks containing items such as paper, pens, pencils and other school supplies will be distributed to K-12 students who need them. The event is in its 22nd year and has distributed about 16,000 backpacks over the years, […]