The Newport Fire Department has added a new training facility on Wildcat Drive, acquired at no cost from Bellevue and Dayton. The home-like structure provides a realistic training environment, allowing crews to sharpen their skills more often without reducing fire protection in the city. Used jointly with the Fire Department of Bellevue – Dayton, the […]
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What do Catholic social teachings say about immigration?
What you need to know What do Catholic social teachings say about immigration, especially in the face of increased federal emphasis on immigration enforcement? That was the subject of a special meeting at the Diocese of Covington Curia on Monday night. Hosted by the Sisters of the Inter-Community Justice and Peace Committee, which is comprised […]
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TANK on-demand services expand into Wilder
Getting around town for Wilder residents just got easier with curb-to-curb service provided by TANK Plus. This program is a flexible, on-demand way to get around town, curb-to-curb. Instead of fixed bus routes, TANK Plus uses smaller vehicles like minibusses that patrons can call up when they need a ride, either through the Tank Plus […]
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Spanish on the Fly expands with new language schools in Northern Kentucky
What you need to know When Lori Wall opened Spanish on the Fly in 2024, she aimed to provide affordable Spanish language instruction to people throughout Northern Kentucky. Fast forward one year, and Wall is expanding her business into Boone and Campbell County, demonstrating a growing appetite for her teaching. Wall, a professional with more […]
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Recycle your lithium batteries at these locations in NKY
NKY residents can freely recycle their used lithium batteries at several firehouses throughout the region. Managed through the Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub and partially funded by Rumpke, the program aims to help residents in both Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati safely dispose of lithium batteries. “Lithium batteries are becoming more prevalent,” said Jeff Snyder, […]
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Early learning sets kids on life trajectory, Kentuckians hear, as Beshear keeps pushing for pre-K
A Republican legislator from Alabama made the case for state-supported early childhood education Wednesday during a meeting of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s Pre-K for All Advisory Committee in Kentucky. Rep. Jeana Ross, a former educator and former secretary of her state’s Department of Early Childhood Education, said Alabama’s pre-K program “has survived Democratic and Republican governors” […]
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New timeline set for Bellevue’s $115M riverfront project
What you need to know A long-promised $115 million riverfront redevelopment in Bellevue is once again delayed, with rising interest rates forcing the city and developer back to the drawing board. In August 2022, the Bellevue City Council approved a disposition of property and development agreement with Cincinnati-based Neyer Properties for a project whose investment […]
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Alleged fraud in issuing driver’s licenses under investigation in Kentucky, officials say
Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman say investigators have been looking into a whistleblower’s allegations that immigrants paid temporary contract workers to illegally obtain state driver’s licenses. Louisville TV station WDRB reported last week that a former clerk at a Kentucky driver’s licensing office said co-workers sold, for $200 each, state driver’s […]
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Entrepreneurship program for veterans seeking volunteer mentors
The Disabled American Veterans Patriot Boot Camp for founders in the veteran and military community is recruiting volunteer mentors for its fall cohort. The three-day program will be held Oct. 15 through 17 at the DAV National Headquarters, located in Erlanger. Mentors are needed for Oct. 16. The DAV Patriot Boot Camp is a no-cost program […]
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Letter to the Editor: More than a market – celebrating the faces behind the food
Written by Tiffany Tomeo – Market Manager, Fort Thomas Farmers Market When it comes to food, everyone craves great quality – especially when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables. There’s something universal about scanning a table for the freshest apple, the juiciest peach, or the ripest ear of corn. Each week in Kentucky, more […]