The Northern Kentucky Port Authority has a new board member. Brandon Bray, the president of Alexandria-based construction firm Bray Construction, has joined the Board of Directors of the Northern Kentucky Port Authority. He attended his first board meeting on Tuesday. Bray was appointed to represent Campbell County on the board by the Campbell County Fiscal […]
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Got hazardous household waste? Here’s where to get rid of it in Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky residents can dispose of hazardous household waste at a special event in November. Organized by the Northern Kentucky Solid Waste Management Area, the event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thomas More Stadium in Florence. Items that will be accepted at the event include […]
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Didn’t Start College This Fall? Gateway’s Winter and Spring Sessions Keep Your Goals on Track
Whether you want to fast-track credits over winter break or launch a full class schedule this spring, Gateway Community & Technical College offers flexible, affordable options to fit your life. The fall semester is officially underway across Northern Kentucky. But if you didn’t step into a classroom or log into a course this August, don’t […]
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BLINK announces weather plans for Saturday
BLINK has announced plans for possible cancellations and closures for Saturday night as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the region. While some shows have already been canceled, most of the exhibits will remain open as long the weather doesn’t become severe, and BLINK Executive Director Leslie Mooney is encouraging “everyone to come experience […]
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Hurricane Isaias remnants headed for NKY. Here’s what to expect
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will reach the Tri-State area this weekend, but the National Weather Service is not expecting widespread severe weather or flooding. That being said, gusty winds, rain and storms are expected to occur, according to the National Weather Service, with most of the rainfall happening Sunday. Wind speeds of between 25 […]
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‘You can be brave and scared’: NKY family turns daughter’s cancer battle into hope for others
A new Northern Kentucky foundation is helping kids with serious illnesses face their circumstances with courage. “Our biggest mission is to provide kids comfort, care and spread the message that you can be brave and scared at the same time,” said Derrick Robinson, founder of the Brave Like Remington Foundation The Brave Like Remington Foundation […]
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NorthKey launches 24/7 mental health, substance use crisis hotline
NorthKey Community Care, the state-designated Community Mental Health Center for Kentucky’s eight northernmost counties, has launched a new 24/7 mental and substance use crisis hotline. “The line connects callers with NorthKey’s trained local behavioral health professionals who can assess their needs, provide support and help identify next steps,” according to a NorthKey press release. “People […]
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Meet NKY candidates before the November election at free LINK nky events
LINK nky will host free, public meet and greets for local candidates running in the upcoming November election this week and next week. One event will be hosted for each county. We invite community members and voters to come out and personally talk with candidates from every level of government in Northern Kentucky about the […]
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The deer are getting frisky which means the roads are getting risky
Kentucky officials are warning drivers against an increased likelihood of deer collisions in the coming months as deer mating season returns. Male deer, in particular, tend to be more mobile during mating season, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, as they seek mates and new food sources. “October to December is […]
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OneNKY Center wins ‘Office Deal of the Year’
The OneNKY Center in Covington has been honored as the “Office Deal of the Year” by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Owned by the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, the building, which is located at 209 Greenup St., first opened in September last year. It houses several of the region’s economic development organizations […]