Two different wrecks are causing backups on 71/75 northbound this morning, causing backups from the Brent Spence all to way back to I-275. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is reporting other wrecks dotting I-71/75 near Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell, and one more just north of I-275. The first wreck is on the I-71/75 ramp to […]
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With NKU out, what happens next for Northern Kentucky’s charter school?
Outside Student Union Room 107A at Northern Kentucky University on Tuesday, public educators from around the region spoke animatedly in groups after NKU’s Board of Regents declined to vote on whether it would become an authorizer for the region’s impending charter school. Authorizers are the institutions that can approve, deny, and oversee charter school schools. […]
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St. Jude Dream Home comes to Union: ‘Remember that cancer is not planned’
The next St. Jude Dream Home is being built in the Union community of Ballyshannon, and the mother of one child who was treated at St. Jude attended the celebration Tuesday. Bonnie Collins told the story of her daughter, Maya, Tuesday at the site of the new home. Maya has since died, but the impact […]
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Where you live can impact how long you live
This article is written by Kate Schroder, President and CEO, Interact for Health. The picture, a map of life expectancy in Greater Cincinnati, looks like a graphic that you might see in a local college or high school health class. People in some neighborhoods live longer than others–that’s not surprising. Most in our region have a […]
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NKU launches Newport History Walk App
Northern Kentucky University has launched Newport History Walk, a new App that takes users on a six-stop, self-guided tour of the river city’s history. Users can listen to a short podcast at each stop about the historic site. The tour includes stops at the following historical sites: The Newport History Walk App takes about an hour […]
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Dilapidated building transformed to accommodate longtime Covington dental practice
Dr. Barry Applegate joked that he ended up on Greenup Street because he is from Greenup County. His dentist’s office has been a fixture in Covington since his practice opened in 1993. As his business evolved, so too did the needs of the space it was operating in. After nearly 30 years, the Applegate is […]
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Newport City Commission reappoints Beth Fennell to Tri-State Council
The Newport City Commission voted at its Dec. 12 meeting to reappoint Newport Commissioner Beth Fennell as a representative to the Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI). OKI is a council of local governments, business organizations, and community groups that collaborate on strategies to improve the region’s quality of life and economic vibrancy. […]
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Holiday light decorating contests taking place around NKY
Northern Kentucky folks are celebrating the holiday season around the region by decking their houses out Clark Griswold style. Here are the cities around the area awarding residents for their decorating efforts: Alexandria As the holiday lights go up, the City of Alexandria will be taking nominations for this year’s winter/Christmas beautification award. Nominations will […]
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NKU will not oversee Northern Kentucky charter schools
A charter school pilot is coming to Northern Kentucky, but the region’s largest university will not be its authorizer. Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents declined to take action Tuesday to be the authorizer — the institution that can approve, deny, and oversee a charter school — ending months of speculation about a project for […]
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Senator-elect Gex Williams receives committee, chair assignments
Senator-elect Gex “Jay” Williams (R-Verona) received his committee and chair assignments from the Kentucky Senate leadership last week. Williams has been named Senate Education Committee vice chair. He will also serve as Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice and Judiciary co-chair, and as a member of the Senate Transportation Committee; State and Local Government Committee; Natural […]