Written by Craig McKee, WCPO anchor The tornadoes that hit Kentucky last December meant an emergency response from across the country. One of the teams who responded was the Cincinnati chapter of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. While they were helping with rescue and recovery efforts in Dawson Springs, chapter commander Dave Jardon said he realized […]
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Campbell County Emergency Management team becomes only fully certified team in the state
A big part of the Campbell County Emergency Management team’s responsibilities is planning and training for disasters. Not only does the team have to be prepared to handle any disaster countywide but also any incident that they may be dispatched to, such as the devastation in Western Kentucky after the tornado in December 2021. The […]
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COVID-19 tests to be given to people experiencing homelessness in NKY
Local organizations are joining together to distribute COVID-19 tests to Kentuckians experiencing homelessness. The Brighton Center, Welcome House, Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid announced last week that they are working together to provide COVID-19 tests to Northern Kentucky’s ”underserved” homeless population. Leon Lamoreaux, Anthem Blue Cross and […]
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Community gathers to address recent violence in Covington: ‘Very heartbreaking’
After a string of violent crimes that rocked Covington, the Northern Kentucky NAACP hosted a meeting with Covington community leaders to discuss how to develop innovative strategies and techniques to reduce violence. Some prominent community members who attended the meeting were NKY NAACP President Jerome Bowles, Covington Vice Mayor Ron Washington, Rev. Richard Fowler of […]
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Covington Business Council reflects on past, looks toward future during anniversary luncheon
It was a moment of reflection for past leaders of the Covington Business Council on Thursday. The CBC held their 50th Anniversary Luncheon at The Grand Banquet Hall on E. 5th Street in Covington. The CBC was founded 50 years ago on April 14, 1972. The theme of the luncheon was looking back on the […]
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The generosity of Northern Kentuckians helped Horizon to a record-breaking year
This article was written by Mary Kate Vanderglas, director of marketing and communications at Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky. While our world may look a little different these days, we at Horizon Community Funds feel confident we are hitting our stride with this “new normal.” Over the past few years, nonprofit organizations and donors […]
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Covington allocates funding for 11 neighborhood improvement projects
The City of Covington will devote funding to 11 neighborhood groups for small improvement projects ranging from planting fruit trees, updating safety signs, and installing dog waste stations. Over $50,000 in funding was passed on the consent agenda at the Covington Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday night, part of the latest round of the […]
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Holly Hill names new CEO
Holly Hill Child and Family Solutions has named James Sherry its new CEO. Originally from Australia, Sherry has lived in the states for five years. He has a background in coordinating public health, and most recently served at a nonprofit focused on helping children with Autism. He said he sees his interest in the two […]
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Campbell County Public Library seeking applications for Board of Trustees opening
Interested in potentially becoming a member of the Board of Trustees for the Campbell County Public Library? Well, you’re in luck. The library is seeking applications for an opening on its board, which comes at the end of President Tracy Smith’s first term. This is a non-paid, volunteer position. Applications will be accepted through May […]
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Union sends $100k in American Rescue Plan funds to Children’s Home
The Union City Commission is sending $100,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funding to the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Behavioral Health. Mayor Larry Solomon said the home “has done a lot for our residents” and referenced a presentation given by CEO Rick Wurth at the commission’s caucus meeting on March 21. Children’s Home of […]
