Newport Central Catholic students are asking for the public’s help in collecting 1,500 2-liter bottles to help construct an upcycled greenhouse. The school’s environmental science class was recently awarded a grant to build the greenhouse, but they still need the 2-liter bottles to complete the project. NewCath trades and vocation students, along with students in […]
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NKU’s data science program among first to receive prestigious ABET accreditation
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the nation’s most prominent accreditor of programs in science, technology, and engineering, according to an announcement, said that Northern Kentucky University’s bachelor’s degree in data science will be the first of only two data science programs in the U.S. to earn the organization’s accreditation. As data science has […]
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How to join NKU committee, board in discussion of inclusion, enrollment
The Northern Kentucky University joint policy and finance committee will be discussing inclusion and ways to optimize enrollment at this month’s scheduled meeting. The committee will be meeting on Sept. 14 at 9 a.m., followed by the board of regents meeting beginning at 1:30 p.m. NKU President Ashish Vaidya will start by explaining the facility […]
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NKY Water District completes reservoir restoration project in Fort Thomas
The Northern Kentucky Water District has completed a project at its water treatment plant in Fort Thomas to remove mud that had accumulated there over the last 55 years. The site has two large reservoirs that serve as water storage for normal operations as well as for emergencies that may disrupt pumping from the Ohio […]
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Wenzel Whiskey to debut new Proprietors’ Blend
Wenzel whiskey will be debuting their new, locally brewed whiskey — called the Proprietors’ Blend — next weekend. On Sept. 10 at noon, Wenzel will be releasing 150 bottles of the first whiskey to be blended in Covington since Prohibition at their blending warehouse at 15 Tobacco Alley. Bottles will be available for $150 plus […]
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Blue Run Spirits’ new Georgetown HQ to create 45 full-time jobs
A new whiskey operation in Georgetown will create a projected 45 jobs in the area. The $51 million dollar project by Blue Run Spirits will include a 35,000-square-foot distillery and a 20,000-square-foot rickhouse and will serve as the company’s first distilling operation and future headquarters. The investment also will create a projected 45 full-time jobs […]