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Thomas More University honors five community members with 28th Bishop William Hughes awards

Thomas More University recently honored five community members at the 28th annual Bishop William A. Hughes Award Dinner. The awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated leadership in the ...
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Road work ahead: Schedule for ramp closings in Covington begins May 20 for Brent Spence Bridge project

Interstate 71/75 ramp closures and detours beginning this month in Covington will advance construction on the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, which will add interstate lanes, better access, a ...
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Opinion – John Robbins: Let’s not convert our farmland of statewide importance to industry

Once dominated by farming, Kenton County in 2026 is split between its very developed, crowded northern half and its sparsely ...
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ARMOR-IIMAK to invest nearly $6 million in faciltiy Boone County expansion, create 44 new jobs

ARMOR-IIMAK announced plans on Monday to expand its Boone County facility. The nearly $6 million investment will create 44 Kentucky jobs, and 65 total jobs, further strengthening the Commonwealth’s ...
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May is Motorcycle and Bike Safety Awareness Month — look twice and share the road

Warmer weather means there are more ways Kentuckians may choose to travel on state roadways. Whether riding, biking or driving, Team Kentucky urges everyone to stay alert, look twice and share the ...
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TMU to award honorary degree to Monsignor William Cleves who will deliver commencement address

Monsignor William Cleves will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at Thomas More University’s 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16. He will also deliver this year’s ...
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Mother’s Day spending projected to reach $38 billion, surpassing 2023 record for spending on the holiday

Mother’s Day spending is projected to reach a record $38 billion this year, highlighting not only the importance of ...
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Kentucky by Heart: Berniece Hiser was prolific NKY author who started late in life; remembering Jerry Tucker

By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’m always on the lookout to find impactful Kentucky authors who have somehow flown ...
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River City students prepare for regional 5K through Girls on the Run program

More than 100 students across four Northern Kentucky River City school districts are building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through Girls on the Run (GOTR), a program that continues to ...
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Records fall at 28th annual Flying Pig Marathon — largest and fastest ever

Flying Pig Marathon In a weekend that saw a record number of participants, the 20-year-old event record for the Flying Pig Marathon fell on Sunday as Zach Kreft, 26, of Sunbury, Ohio, won the marathon ...
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KY Humanities names Kay Madrick as organization’s permanent executive director; previously held interim role

Kentucky Humanities has announced Kay Madrick has been named executive director of the organization, following her service as interim executive director. The Kentucky Humanities Board of Directors ...
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Barrels somehow survive to win at the very — and truly very — end

By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Save the videotape. When they get around to ranking the weirdest, wackiest game-winning final plays in football history, the Kentucky Barrels’ 37-36 win over ...