Matt Kelley

Montgomery County Bark Park to Host Bake Sale June 1st

Matt Kelley — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The Bark Park in Montgomery County will be hosting a Bake Sale, from 10am until 2pm on June 1st. Spokesperson Tanya North says there will be dog-friendly activities throughout the day. Ms. North told WNKU's Matt Kelley that there will be treats for everyone.

Kentucky Health Issues Poll: Kentuckians Split on Who Should Decide Whether Marijuana is Legal

Matt Kelley — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll shows that they public is split about fifty-fifty as to whether marijuana legalization in the Commonwealth should be decided by lawmakers or citizens. Mary Francis, director of the Assistance for Substance Abuse Prevention Center known as ASAP told WNKU’s Matt Kelley she finds the results “concerning.

Cincinnati Hosts American Print Collectors Convention This Week

Matt Kelley — Tue, 14 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The American Historical Print Collectors Society is holding its convention in Cincinnati this week. Dr. Allen Bernard is the spokesperson for the organization. WNKU’s Matt Kelley caught up with Dr. Bernard to find out what will be happening at the annual meeting…. (get more information about at www.ahpcs.org )

Northern Kentucky Forum to Present "Babies vs. The Boardroom"

Matt Kelley — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The Northern Kentucky Forum will be hosting a panel discussion titled “Babies versus the Boardroom” to explore the evolution to parenthood in corporate America. WNKU’s Matt Kelley talked to Forum Chairperson Tara Ford about why they chose to address this topic. (get details at http://civicengagement.nku.edu/involved/forum.php )

People Working Cooperatively to Host 31st Annual "Repair Affair"

Matt Kelley — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

People Working Cooperatively will be hosting the 31^st annual “Repair Affair” this Saturday. Spokesman Jock Pitts says more than nine-hundred volunteers turned out last year to help elderly and disabled people with basic home maintenance.

NKU and the Mayerson Foundation Celebrate Student Philanthropy

Matt Kelley — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

NKU and the Mayerson Foundation are celebrating a partnership of more than a decade of supporting student philanthropy projects. Danielle McDonald, faculty director for the project sat down with WNKU’s Matt Kelley to explain how the program works. (get more information about NKU/Mayerson Foundation Projects at http://civicengagement.nku.edu. )

Local Professors Study Social Impacts of the Flying Pig Marathon

Matt Kelley — Fri, 03 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Dr. Julie Olberding the director of NKU’s Public Administration program, and her husband, Dr. Douglas Olberding of Xavier University will be publishing their findings about the social impacts of the Flying Pig Marathon on the City of Cincinnati. Their article is the culmination of years of research.

Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program to Present its "Mane Event" May 18th

Matt Kelley — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Milestones Equestrian Achievement Program will be holding it their annual fundraiser on Saturday May 18^th. Executive Director Susan Kinsella says the “Mane Event” helps support therapeutic riding classes for individuals with disabilities.

Little Orphans Kitten Rescue Seeks Volunteer Fosters

Matt Kelley — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Spring brings with it a renewal of life; from budding plants and trees to hatching birds and baby animals taking their first steps.

6@6 Lecture Series Concludes Season With Machiavellian Theme

Matt Kelley — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:00:00 +0000

The six-at-six lecture series will conclude the season tonight at the Mercantile Library in downtown Cincinnati. NKU’s Interim History Department chair, Doctor William Landon will talk about what he discovered while doing research for his second book on the life of Niccolo Machiavelli and his struggle to retain political influence in Italy during the Medici family rule. Dr. Landon stopped by the WNKU studios to talk to Matt Kelley about what he found.