For over five decades, Proudworks has been changing lives across Northern Kentucky—helping individuals with disabilities and other challenges discover their potential, gain meaningful employment, access transportation, and build confidence through work. What began in 1973 as the Boone Adult Work Activity Center (BAWAC) has grown into a cornerstone nonprofit serving the region. Today, Proudworks is […]
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Sen. Frommeyer’s Legislative Update: The 2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close
As legislators returned to Frankfort for the final days of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, our focus was clear: finish with purpose and deliver results that matter to families across the commonwealth. Even in the closing hours, both chambers worked with discipline and resolve to advance policies that strengthen communities, support economic growth and position […]
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International and first-generation college students at NKU are inaugural recipients of scholarship named for first Northern Kentucky Tri-ED presidentÂ
Three Northern Kentucky University students received funding this academic year from the James F. West, Jr. Economic Development Scholarship, named for the first president of the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (now BE NKY Growth Partnership). Jim spent 35 years working in economic development and association management in Columbus, Georgia, Northern Kentucky, and Augusta, […]
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Remembering Katie Meyer: NKY community leader
Katie Meyer, beloved wife, daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on the morning of April 16 after a courageous battle with cancer. Katie, born April 28, 1984, will be remembered for the way she lived: fully, generously, and fearlessly. She was brilliant, vibrant, thoughtful, and kind. Her spirit, humor, and compassion left a […]
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Opinion: A bright spot for conservation funding in Kentucky
Written by Heather Jeffs, The Nature Conservancy’s director of external affairs in Kentucky. Legislators from across Kentucky have now concluded their work in Frankfort for this year’s legislative session. Over the past 60 legislative days, they have debated a long list of complex issues impacting the daily lives of Kentuckians, the most significant of which […]
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Press release: Statement from Senate President Robert Stivers regarding Judge Julie Muth Goodman’s impeachment proceedings
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 15, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, released the following statement after the committee meeting regarding the impeachment of Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman. “As clearly established in the Constitution of Kentucky, the Kentucky Senate holds the sole authority to conduct impeachment proceedings in the commonwealth. That authority is exclusive, […]
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For Kentucky’s Innovation Hubs, collaboration is the secret sauce
In 2000 the state legislature passed the Kentucky Innovation Act with the stated purpose of strengthening Kentucky’s tech economy through targeted support for startups, early stage and small businesses within the tech sector. A number of different programs and approaches were developed to accomplish the task, including the creation of regional support hubs, now known […]
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Opinion: Zoning regulations are community standards
Many living in the remaining rural areas of Northern Kentucky are facing threats from their county governments which want to change zoning or approved land uses to allow new developments ranging from high-density housing to factories, warehouses and data centers. So it’s not surprising that candidates running for county commissioner in 2026 are being asked […]
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SEN. FROMMEYER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Week 13 of the 2026 Legislative Session
As the 2026 Legislative Session enters its final days, we are wrapping up our work, sending legislation to the governor and preparing to return to consider any vetoes. This is where months of work come together and every bill is finalized before becoming law. The focus now shifts to the veto period. The governor has […]
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Opinion: This April, let’s ‘build a safer Kentucky’ with awareness and action
Written by Kentucky Association of Sexual Assault Programs (KASAP) Leadership Team Every day in Kentucky, survivors of sexual violence walk into hospitals, police stations, and community centers searching for help, healing and justice. Many arrive carrying not only the trauma of what happened to them, but also the fear that they may not be believed […]
