As The U.S. invests heavily in electric vehicles, Kentucky is falling behind. Northern Kentucky alone only has two charging stations. One is in Hotel Covington, at 638 Madison Ave., and the other is in the Meijer parking lot in Florence, at 4990 Houston Road. In Kentucky, 0.26% of vehicles are electric. For every 10,000 vehicles, […]
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Y’alls hire Chad Rhoades as manager for 2023
The Florence Y’alls announced Wednesday that Chad Rhoades will be returning to the organization as field manager for the 2023 season. Rhoades was previously the pitching coach in 2016 and in 2021 and was also a part of the staff in 2020 for the Battle of the Bourbon Trail. “I have history in Florence, and […]
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra opens season with symphonic debate: Brahmsicans vs. Wagnercrats
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra opens its 31st season with a musical debate between Johannes Brahms and Richard Wagner, Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. The KSO will stage a civil, symphonic debate between the two musical parties with director James Cassidy acting as the moderator/conductor. The KSO plans on digging into music history and the […]
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NKU class partners with BLINK and Bengals for hands-on experience
Students in NKU’s Event Planning and Management course are receiving hands-on experience with two of Greater Cincinnati’s hottest attractions, BLINK lights experience and Cincinnati Bengals games. Through a partnership with AGAR, founded by NKU alumnus Joshua Heuser, students worked together with professionals on four BLINK projects, including logistics planning, entertainment, parking, lighting, guest communication and […]
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Campbell County Library launches ‘Cards for Veterans’ program
Campbell County Public Library patrons can celebrate Veterans Day early this year with their recently launched Cards for Veterans program. From Oct. 1 to 30, materials to make the cards will be available in the children’s area of the Carrico/Fort Thomas (1000 Highland Ave), Newport (901 E 6th St.), Alexandria (8333 Alexandria Pike) and Cold […]
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The Christ Hospital Health Network launches heart transplant program
The Christ Hospital Health Network is expanding its capacity to care for heart failure patients. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. An estimated 6.5 million Americans live with heart failure and an additional 1 million are diagnosed with heart failure every year. Roughly 8,000 Americans need a new heart […]
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Biggby Coffee CEO to speak in Covington
The chief executive officer of Biggby Coffee will speak this week in Covington. Michael J. McFall will present “Your Business: From Concept to Cash Flow” at the Metropolitan Club on Wednesday, October 5 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. McFall will talk about his journey from barista to CEO. […]
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Fischer Homes announces new CEO
Fischer Homes, the nation’s 30th largest home builder, announced Monday that Tim McMahon has been promoted from president and chief operating officer to CEO. Bob Hawksley, a 28-year veteran of Fischer Homes and the current chief executive officer, has been named CEO Emeritus. Fischer Homes Chairman Greg Fischer, whose father, Henry, founded the company in […]
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$1 million donation funds position at NKU Chase College of Law
Calling it an extension of their commitment to justice and fairness, David and Nancy Wolf have contributed a $1 million gift to Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law to fund a faculty chair in legal ethics and professionalism. The David and Nancy Wolf Chair in Ethics and Professional Identity is the first endowed faculty […]
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The winning dishes in Baker Hunt’s Top Chef event are going to make your mouth water
Baker Hunt’s annual fundraiser, Twilight in the Gardens, featured dishes from around the area in what they dubbed a Battle of the Chefs. Baker Hunt and Cultural Center is a Covington nonprofit focused on art education and community. Baker Hunt offers professional instruction in nearly all art media, serving more than 3,500 students from school […]