Large crowds like this one for the 2017 Fourth of July celebration will not be possible due to the pandemic this year. Fort Thomas city council cancelled the event to keep everyone safe. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Due to the health and safety concerns and restrictions in place, the traditional Fourth of […]
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Fort Thomas Couple Featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show
Matt and Traci Nestheide featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show. By Jessie Eden Matt Nestheide and his family are certainly gaining national attention for the creative way they’re tackling homeschooling during quarantine. Call Ashley Barlow for all your legal needs. 859-781-5777. This is an advertisement. The family was featured Thursday night on the Kelly Clarkson […]
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Guidance and target dates announced for childcare, bars and groups of 50+
A number of reopenings of businesses were announced today by Governor Andy Beshear, among them, childcare and groups of 50 or more and bars. On June 1, auctions were added. On June 8, a portion of childcare can open June 8, with the rest on June 15. Also on June 8, horse shows. June 29 […]
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Campbell County Justice Center to Reopen June 1, Issues Required Steps For Entering
Campbell County Courthouse (Img: FTM File) If you need your driver’s license renewed, you’ll have to wait a couple more weeks. The Campbell County Courthouse is implementing new safety guidelines related to Covid-19 for when it reopens on June 1. The Campbell County Justice Center staff and security, pursuant to Kentucky Supreme Court Order 2020-39, […]
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166 new Kentucky coronavirus cases, 15 in Northern Kentucky
Governor Andy Beshear said that long-waited guidance on childcare would be available tomorrow. He said that Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Human Services, Eric Friedlander would be able to discuss how that will work. Additionally he said that Kentucky’s healthcare systems are prepared for a potential second spike. “No one knows what a […]
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Three-time cancer survivor, Fort Thomas native McKenzie Hicks now helps patients battle COVID-19
By Matt Schabert Morehead State University Published with permission from the NKY Tribune Morehead State soccer alum McKenzie Hicks is used to battles. On the field and off. The Ft. Thomas native and Highlands High School soccer standout came to campus in 2009 and has survived cancer not once, not twice, but three times. She […]
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Gov. Beshear announces 20 deaths, highest daily death toll to date
There was good news and bad news at today’s daily press conference, according to Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear led with the somber news that there were 20 deaths, the highest daily number reported, but also announced that on June 8 more re-openings could occur at museums, outdoor attractions, aquariums, libraries, distilleries. Beshear said that guidance […]
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Retail/restaurants reopening this week, 10-person social gatherings on Friday
More businesses are beginning to reopen this week, as retail and restaurants are set to reopen with added restrictions. Additionally, Governor Andy Beshear said that social gatherings can begin starting on Friday. “Take (reopening guidelines) seriously. We want to restart our economy, but if we don’t do it right then we cause the spike and […]
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St. Elizabeth Becomes First Site for Phase-2 Clinical Trials Targeting Covid-19
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Partners with CTI and Pulmotect Becoming First Hospital Site for Phase-2 Clinical Trial Targeting COVID-19 Edgewood, KY— St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been selected as the first site of the FDA-approved Phase- 2 COVID-19 clinical trial studying the drug PUL-042 of Pulmotect, Inc., in partnership with CTI Clinical Trial and Consulting Services (CTI), […]
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Florence Y’Alls Host Drive-Thru Animal Farm for Memorial Day
By Jessie Eden The Florence Y’alls are hosting a special event on Memorial Day weekend — the “Y’alls Animal Farm”! The concept is a drive-thru animal farm experience presented by Honey Hill Farm with entertainment from the Cincinnati Circus Company. It is a contactless experience. Guests will even be able to purchase animal feed to […]