There were 145 cases of the flu reported in Northern Kentucky in November. By January, that number jumped to 2,646, according to Northern Kentucky Health Department Public Information Officer Skip Tate. While those numbers were going down slightly at the end of January, if you’ve got sick family members, it’s certainly not just you. Here […]
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Two Florence first responders honored for quick stroke emergency response
For patients suffering from a stroke, time can make the difference between recovery and possible disability or death. Thanks to the quick work of two Florence first responders last November, one stroke patient is on her way to recovery, according to Josh Cox, EMS outreach coordinator at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Cox visited the Jan. 28 […]
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Covington paramedic honored for exceptional teaching
Ethan Nuckols, a firefighter and paramedic with the City of Covington, has been honored with the Gateway Community and Technical College Paramedic Education Program and St. Elizabeth Healthcare Field Preceptor of the Year award for his work in educating paramedic students. Nuckols was honored at a ceremony at the Covington City Commission meeting Tuesday night. […]
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Covington FD successfully stops Latonia house fire; no injuries reported
The Covington Fire Department successfully quelled a house fire in Latonia early Saturday morning, according to a social media post from the department, with no injuries reported. Firefighters were called to the 4300 block of Michigan Avenue around 2 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. “First arriving companies found a heavy fire condition on the first […]
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Should the region make room for 38 million more tons of trash?
Bavarian Waste, the only landfill that services Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, has requested an increase of its capacity by about 37.7 million tons. The request was made to the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area, the organization responsible for overseeing solid waste in the three counties. As a result, residents can now leave written […]
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Kentucky shelters are struggling to meet need as cold, state law drive people inside
When temperatures plunge to dangerous levels as they have this week, Jessica Lee’s nonprofit in Somerset runs low on space for all the people seeking to come indoors. So she gets on the phone to shelters around the region. Sometimes she’s helped shuttle people as far as Owensboro or Chattanooga. But that doesn’t work for […]
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Voices for improvement of NKU meal plan system grow louder
As the beginning of the spring semester arrives, concerns are rising among NKU dormitory residents regarding structural issues with the meal plan system. The Northerner spoke with students at the end of the fall 2024 semester regarding the use of their meal plan. Many students living on campus are facing a situation in which they […]
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Warm up at these NKY daytime, nighttime shelters
With a cold weather advisory in effect until Wednesday morning, several institutions throughout the region have opened up during the daytime to help people stay warm. There are also options available for people to get nighttime shelter. Check out some places you can go to get out of the cold below. Emergency Shelter of Northern […]
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New year, so many mocktails
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, nearly every event involves celebrating with alcohol. So when January hits, it’s not uncommon to be burnt out on pricy drinks that may leave you feeling a bit off the next day. Dry January has grown in popularity over the years as a way to cleanse and give your body […]
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‘We just want to spread health and wellness into our community’
Looking to get fit? You’re not the only one, and, in truth, it’s not that hard to find cookie-cutter franchise fitness centers (i.e. Planet Fitness, Crunch, and the like) that provide basic memberships and facilities at a low cost. But there’s a trade off to accessibility and lower cost: the personalization and tight knit communities […]
