Artificial intelligence is melding itself into the economy, creating radical changes in workplaces across the United States. With these changes, employers have been forced to grapple with its effects on company policy, employee workflow and implementation within the workplace. AI has been described in hyperbolic or even apocalyptic terms, with some business futurists warning of […]
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Former Highland Heights council member pleads guilty to drug charges
Former Highland Heights Council Member Edward Fessler, arrested in February on drug charges, withdrew his plea of not guilty Monday and entered a guilty plea. Fessler’s charges include trafficking Methamphetamine, possession of LSD, and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to court documents. He previously entered a not-guilty plea on April 25. Earlier in April, it […]
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Highland Heights to use ARPA funds for newly proposed city property
Highland Heights has approved the use of COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act funds for new city property. The proposal, which passed at Tuesday’s city council meeting, approved the purchase of speed radar signs, new exercise equipment to be placed inside the police station gym and the relocation of flag poles to be placed at the […]
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Council’s report on Highland Heights recovery home: ‘Zero complaints and zero issues’
No issues have been reported concerning the controversial Highland Heights recovery home, Oxford House, city council announced during Tuesday’s meeting. Residents gathered in a packed house at the last meeting in June over shared concerns about the newly opened house, where one long-time resident explained how they felt they were “left in the dark” about […]
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Next generation of IT talent at NKU professional development conference
Hundreds of students interning with the region’s largest information technology employers are at Northern Kentucky University today for an all-day professional development conference. The students represent more than 50 universities from across the country. The IT Intern Summit brings IT students with chief information officers and senior IT leaders from the CIO Roundtable member companies […]
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Local educators invited to cybersecurity camp
Northern Kentucky University is offering local educators an opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity and cyber defense mechanisms during the College of Informatics’ annual GenCyber Camp. The camp is designed to provide K-12 educators with an intensive, free cybersecurity education-based professional development experience. The camp offers a knowledge base and comprehensive resources enabling teachers to […]
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Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Demo Day at NKU this weekend
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Demo Day is the largest class ever to attend the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs to show off their work. The school brings students from across Kentucky together and equips them with the tools needed for entrepreneurship. During the program, teams of high school students develop a business model, design a prototype […]
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Incarcerated women complete Second Chance Program
Equipped with a new skill set, a group of incarcerated women at River City Correctional Center are slated to participate in a graduation ceremony celebrating completion of the Northern Kentucky University Second Chance Education Program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the River City Correctional Center in Cincinnati. It will celebrate […]
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Highland Heights residents express concern over new recovery home
Community members gathered in a packed house at the Highland Heights City Council meeting Tuesday night, where they brought concerns about a new recovery home. The newly leased residential home by Oxford House is “a democratically run, self-supporting and drug-free home,” according to their official website. The house assists those struggling with drug and alcohol […]
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Highland Heights becomes third Campbell County city to go smoke free
Highland Heights passed a smoke-free ordinance at Tuesday night’s city council meeting, joining other Campbell County cities Bellevue and Dayton. “Community health is a true priority for our city’s leadership,” said Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers. “Passing this ordinance is another way the city council demonstrates its commitment to advancing that priority every day. We […]