One local cancer survivor said she feels like she’s started a new life after getting the chance to smile again. Lauren Bruns was first diagnosed with colon cancer at 45. She fought it twice, sacrificing her smile while undergoing chemoradiation. “My teeth just started crumbling and falling out of my mouth,” Bruns said. Just months […]
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Covington firefighter resigns at public hearing on misconduct allegations
Jordan Warner, a Covington firefighter, resigned from his position after a five-hour public hearing on his numerous violations of city and departmental policy, including inviting women to firehouses and being aggressive and disrespectful to other firefighters and city staff.
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Wilder bans medical cannabis for health, safety workers
The City of Wilder has amended its employee handbook to prohibit health and safety workers from consuming medical cannabis while employed, citing state law and the need to maintain a drug-free workplace.
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Free food for students: Kenton County Schools’ universal meal program expands
Kenton County Schools has implemented a universal meal program, which provides breakfast and lunch at no cost to every student in the district, reducing stigma, eliminating uncollected meal charges and increasing overall revenue for the district.
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Newport architecture firm to match $10k in donations on Giving Tuesday
Emboss, a Newport-based architecture firm, has pledged to match up to $10,000 in donations to the Ion Center for Violence Prevention, a statewide service agency serving domestic violence survivors, on Giving Tuesday.
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NKU simulation lab shows students diverse careers in healthcare
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Health and Human Services is helping students discover jobs in the medical field beyond nursing and medicine, offering tours of their simulation lab and other programs.
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NKY emergency shelter extends services during extreme cold weather
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky is extending overnight and daytime services to help adults during the extreme cold weather this weekend, offering free self-service laundry and hot showers.
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Covington to establish additional regulations, fees for medical cannabis businesses
The city of Covington is set to establish business regulations on medical businesses, including requiring a city license, security protocols and channels to appeal revoked licenses.
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Juul settlement funds to boost Kentucky tobacco cessation
Advocates who work to end smoking and vaping among youth in Kentucky are asking lawmakers to move future Juul settlement dollars from the state’s general fund into the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program during the 2025 legislative session. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network used the Great American Smokeout last week to renew their call on Kentucky lawmakers to “do more […]
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Here’s how Covington residents can recycle old Christmas lights
Covington residents can recycle old and broken Christmas lights at select locations from December 1, 2024 to February 1, 2025, with the goal of topping the previous year’s collection efforts.
