The new superintendent of Bellevue Independent Schools was introduced at last week’s board of education meeting. Misty Middleton attended with her husband and one of her two daughters Wednesday night. She currently holds the same position at Williamstown Independent Schools and replaces Robb Smith in Bellevue as he departs on July 1 after eight years […]
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Kenton Library’s display of LGBTQ books attracts lawmaker, candidate to board meeting
The issue of books related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) characters and issues was debated at a meeting last week of the Kenton County Library board of trustees. It attracted one state lawmaker and at least one legislative candidate. LINK nky was not present at the meeting but followed up with some […]
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NKU names next vice president of legal affairs/general counsel
Grant Garber has been named the next vice president for legal affairs/general council at Northern Kentucky University. He starts on July 18. NKU President Ashish Vaidya said that the university is “delighted” to have Garber join the campus. “With his extensive experience in public higher education and a strong commitment to ourmission, Grant will be […]
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Point/Arc, Amazon host job fair for people with disabilities
Northern Kentucky employers and community organizations are collaborating in order to help people with disabilities get hired in the region. The Zembrodt Education Center, located at Point/Arc in Covington, held its first job fair for people with disabilities. Amazon, one of the largest employers in Northern Kentucky, worked together with Point/Arc to organize the job […]
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New study ranks NKU’s graphic design program as the best in Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University’s Visual Communication Design program is back in the top spot for the best graphic design program in Kentucky, as designated by “Animation Career Review.” This is the first time since 2020 that the program has taken number one, up from number three in the 2021 rankings. Head of the NKU Art and Design […]
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Five from NKY selected for statewide leadership course
This story has been corrected from an earlier version that only included three people from Northern Kentucky. Five are part of the program. The updated information is below. LINK nky regrets the error. Five Northern Kentucky professionals have been named to the 2022 class of Leadership Kentucky. The months-long program takes participants around the state […]
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How will NKY schools deal with resource officer requirement?
On Dec. 1, 1997, Michael Carneal walked into Heath High School in Paducah with a rifle and handgun hidden in his backpack. He shot and killed three of his classmates and injured five more. The United States has since grappled with school shootings year in and year out, and the debate over how to respond […]
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NKY teacher wins Miss Kentucky pageant, will compete for Miss America
“All I could really feel was gratitude. I have worked really hard for this moment.” Hannah Edelen is Miss Kentucky 2022. The Covington teacher and graduate of Northern Kentucky University won the pageant’s crown in Bowling Green over the weekend and will represent the commonwealth at the Miss America pageant in Connecticut later this year. […]
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Ludlow students present check after earning money to support the school band
Three students attended the Ludlow board of education meeting last week to present a check for $800 in support of the school band. Bella Chayer, Meadow Chayer, and Ava Hartman, fourth and sixth graders at Ludlow, worked at a concession stand at the last few baseball games this season and were able to make some […]
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Construction manager hired for $23 million Ludlow schools renovation
The Ludlow Board of Education hired a construction manager for the $23 million renovation of the district’s two schools, Ludlow High School and Mary A. Goetz Elementary. James Codell IV of Codell Construction will manage the project, Superintendent Michael Borchers announced at last week’s board meeting. “Jim is the construction manager on the project at […]