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Northern Kentucky FAME helps solve the workforce shortage

Industry Week Magazine includes Northern Kentucky FAME's manufacturing apprenticeship program in a story about creative efforts to deal with workforce shortages.

Two NKY school districts show kindergarten readiness gains

The United Way Success By 6 program is being credited as the driving force behind Dayton Independent Schools and Erlanger-Elsmere Schools increasing the number of children prepared to succeed in kindergarten.

Ark Encounter builder wins legal battle over tax incentives

A federal judge has ruled that Kentucky officials can't block Answers in Genesis from the sales tax tourism incentive funds it seeks to help fund its Ark Encounter attraction near Williamstown.

Five designs chosen for Curb'd parklets in Covington this spring

Five ideas from local businesses and design teams were chosen last week for Curb'd, which will turn ordinary Covington parking spaces into parklets, or miniature parks, starting in May.

Why CVG's surge in passengers continued in 2015

The number of passengers who flew from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in 2015 saw a notable bump, a continuing sign of the airport's resurgence, even as dominant Delta Air Lines continues to cut flights.

Thomas More ranked as top Ky college where grads make the most money

Thomas More College has been cited as the top college in Kentucky "where the student body goes on to earn the most money," according to The Chive social media site.

Second NKY incubator kitchen focuses on helping small food companies get started

Rachel DesRochers, owner of Covington-based Grateful Grahams and Northern Kentucky Incubator Kitchen, has opened a second incubator kitchen in Newport called The Hatchery to help new businesses “hatch” their ideas.

Local group celebrates one year of random acts of kindness

Local group Random Acts of Kindness is celebrating its one-year anniversary by repeating a citywide clothing drive and hosting two fundraisers at Leapin Lizard Lounge in Covington: Rivertown Stomp on Jan. 22 and RAOK the Casbah on Jan. 30.

Next hot neighborhoods: Newport and Covington

Cincinnati Magazine suggests the area's "next hot neighborhoods" are Newport and Covington, saying Northern Kentucky is more than just "Cincinnati south."

Winter Carnival returns to Bellevue Feb. 20

Winter Carnival In Vue returns to Bellevue's Fairfield Avenue 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20, bringing with it even more family-friendly carnival fun and games than last year’s successful event.

Mainstrasse is a historic neighborhood well worth visiting in Greater Cincinnati

Covington's Mainstrasse is a sort of living history museum, channeling the mid-19th century when the area experienced an influx of German immigrants.

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2015 proved the power of philanthropy in NKY

The Endow Kentucky Tax Credit helped boost charitable giving to the Northern Kentucky Fund and partners that increased permanent nonprofit assets across the region.

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Covington-based startup Wyzerr revolutionizes consumer data collection

Founder and CEO Natasia Malaihollo discusses the path her scrappy startup Wyzerr (pronounced "wiser") took from Los Angeles to Covington via The Brandery incubator in Over-the-Rhine.

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Year in Review: Highlights show growth for NKY businesses, communities, education and health

As 2015 comes to a close, Northern Kentucky leaders suggest highlights of the region's civic achievements, notable milestones, new businesses and emerging trends for the year.

Kentucky high school graduation rate ranks 9th in nation

Kentucky’s 2013-14 high school graduation rate is among the highest in the nation at 87.5 percent, ranking the state ninth overall and far exceeding the national graduation rate of 82.3 percent.

UpTech startup accelerator awarded $100K business development grant

UpTech, the Covington-based accelerator for informatics-driven startups, announced today that the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development has awarded it an operational grant of $100,000.

Enquirer Column: Skyward getting things done in NKY

Just six months after the launch of the myNKY strategic plan, William Scheyer writes, we are bringing it quickly to life with the launch of programs like Transit Friendly Destinations, the Pre-K Works pilot and LiveWell NKY.

Mubea set to graduate first apprentices, ensuring quality workforce

A group of nine students were recognized as the first Northern Kentucky graduates of Mubea North America’s apprenticeship program Dec. 17 in a ceremony at Triple Crown Country Club in Union.

NKU student-produced live sports broadcasts earn "A" grade from Horizon League

Northern Kentucky University was given a straight-A report card from the Horizon League for the school's student-produced television sports broadcasts on ESPN3.

New walking, biking path in Covington's downtown gets $1M boost

A dedicated walking and biking path coming to the heart of Covington's central business district received a $1 million Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Transportation Alternatives grant to begin development.