Kentucky’s School Report Card data was released Tuesday, showing a range of school performance across Northern Kentucky. “The accountability results in the school report card are only one measure of school performance,” Kentucky Department of Education Interim State Commissioner of Education Robin Fields Kinney said. “A failed test score does not provide, by itself, a […]
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NKU Receives Highest Designation for Creating Inclusive LGBTQ Community
NKU receives highest designation for creating inclusive LGBTQ community. (Img: NKU) Northern Kentucky University received the highest designation by Campus Pride Index—establishing the university as a national leader in higher education for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices. NKU’s 5-star ranking is the best in Greater Cincinnati. Campus Pride Index, the premier LGBTQ national benchmarking tool […]
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Newport Community Offers Help For Man, Sick Daughter to Dress Up for Night Out
Gary and his daughter Naomi. She is currently battling brain cancer. By Jessie Eden A social media post about a Hamilton, OH, man needing a suit has reached Northern Kentucky…and the Newport community is eager to help. Gary Short Sr. is the father of Naomi Short, a little girl with brain cancer in Hamilton, OH. Naomi […]
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Family Recovering After House Fire: Here are Three Ways You Can Help
Shanna Hayes’ home was damaged by a serious fire on Monday, Feb. 10. By Jessie Eden The community is making strides to come together for a local family affected by a house fire earlier this week. The fire broke out on Monday, February 10, around 8:30 a.m. Thankfully, Shanna Hayes and her two boys, her […]
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Center for Great Neighborhoods Seeks Public Input with Creative Event
A new community concept to revive Covington’s 20th Street drew students from all over the Commonwealth to help with the effort. Kentucky YMCA Youth Association’s Y-Corps Service to the Bluegrass group is on a four-day long service mission visiting communities around the state. Its first stop was 20th Street between Madison and the old […]
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Local Woman Thanks Good Samaritans
Archie (provided) We often talk about how the sense of community in Fort Thomas is what makes it such a special place to live. You may not see it every day but it’s comforting to know that when your really need the community, that it’s there for you in your worst moments. Loretta Race, who […]
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Bowser’s Great 8-Day Escape Has Happy Ending Thanks to Fort Thomas Community
Nick and Ticiana Darland, with their Yorkshire Terrier, Bowser This is supposed to be a story about Bowser, an almost-1-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, except, it isn’t. Most good stories start at the beginning and the beginning of this story is quite precise: Monday, May 4th, 10:15am. Connie Hall’s nephew, Nick Darland, and his wife, Ticiana Darland, […]
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Here’s How You Can Help Local Mail Carriers Fight Hunger in NKY
One of the biggest food drives of the year to benefit low-income families in Northern Kentucky is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, and donors won’t have to go any further than their mailboxes to participate. On that day, residents and businesses are asked to leave nonperishable food by their mailboxes, where their carriers will pick […]
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Tidy Up Ludlow Day Set for April 25
The City of Ludlow will host “Tidy Up Ludlow Day” on Saturday, April 25 as part of Great American Cleanup. The Ludlow Historical Society is coordinating the event and is currently looking for individuals or groups to volunteer at the cleanup to help beautify the city. Citizens of all ages are welcome and youth groups […]
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Benefit for Ft. Thomas Man Tomorrow
Adam Zepf, (Highlands graduate of 2001) who severely injured his leg and knee during a freak injury at his workplace would love some good old Fort Thomas, Cake Town love. There is a benefit in his honor tomorrow at The Olde Fort Pub. Zepf, who was working on a horse farm and starting his own […]