$2M lighting upgrade, closure ahead for Purple People Bridge
The city of Newport is moving forward with long-term structural improvements to the Purple People Bridge, starting next week, alongside a $2 million state investment to bring color-changing LED lighting to the iconic landmark. Construction on the Cincinnati approach is scheduled to begin April 27 and continue through August. To…
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What you need to know As Ohio’s crackdown on hemp-derived THC beverages kneecapped a growing market, Kentucky emerged as a…
Democrat Jacqueline Coleman announces 2027 run for Kentucky governor
Standing in front of the Hall of Governors at the Kentucky Historical Society, Democratic Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced her…
Ludlow deadlocked over city administrator appointment
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Covington to front $200,000 to build two affordable housing units
What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners approved an issuance of $200,000 in federal funding on Tuesday…
NKY couple undergoes back-to-back spine surgery
One morning while making breakfast, Ron Hoerst’s back pain had become so severe that his eggs, bacon and toast made…
Overnight lane closures to occur on Brent Spence Bridge Monday
Lane closures will occur in the left two lanes going northbound on the Brent Spence Bridge starting Monday night and…
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