When Northern Kentucky University student Hannah Wayne couldn’t find the perfect beef tallow skincare product, she decided to make her own. Wayne, the founder of Carroll and Co., said she fell in love with beef tallow as a skincare ingredient after using it for about a year; however, she said she couldn’t find exactly what […]
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Where passion takes root: Inside the master gardener program
In Northern Kentucky, a volunteer-driven program is giving plant lovers the chance to turn their hobby into a certified way of serving the community. The master gardener program is a volunteer-based program that has operated within the state for over 50 years. County extension offices train and provide education to individuals, and upon completion, they […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington or letting your dog roam free in Florence, Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be in cities […]
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AJ Jolly lake, camping to close through 2026 for $10 million project
Campbell County’s $10 million restoration plan for AJ Jolly Lake is underway. The project is to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the lake and dam. Beginning this fall, camping and lake access will be closed through the 2026 season, allowing crews to repair and strengthen the dam, dredge the lake and replace an […]
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What’s going on with the Alexandria Wawa development?
Alexandria residents eager for their first Wawa will have to wait a little longer—construction has been pushed to 2026 due to groundwater remediation requirements. Alexandria City Administrator David Plummer said during the Sept. 18 city council meeting that Wawa, slated for the Southwest corner of Main Street and US 27 in the city, won’t start […]
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Park Hills to discuss revisiting Dixie Study; more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Park Hills will talk about revisiting the “Park Hills Dixie Study & Road Diet Concept.” Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone County panel rejects […]
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Empress Chili celebrated as Alexandria fixture for 40 years
What you need to know From first jobs to late-night chili stops, Empress Chili has shaped Alexandria residents for four decades. The Alexandria institution will serve its Cincinnati-style chili for 40 years on Sept. 23. In honor of that milestone, the Alexandria City Council recognized Steve Martin, the owner of Empress Chili, for his 40 […]
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Tattoo shops get green light in Alexandria
What you need to know Tattoo studios could be permitted businesses in Alexandria, a decision the planning commission made after the city determined they couldn’t ban them altogether. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 16 to allow tattoo studios in the city’s highway commercial zone as permitted use, from 10 a.m. to […]
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Alexandria approves Kroger traffic plan; sends to KYTC for final review
What you need to know Alexandria is moving closer to getting a 122,912-square-foot Kroger Marketplace with a fuel center and an 8,000-square-foot wine and spirits store. The project represents a $35 million investment on a 31.65-acre site east of US 27. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission met on Sept. 16 to further discuss the […]
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Newport hits the ground running after taking over Purple People Bridge
The city of Newport has officially owned the Purple People Bridge for about a week. So, what’s next? The city assumed ownership of the bridge after a vote from the Purple People Bridge Company Board of Directors at a special meeting on Sept. 10. At the Newport Board of Commissioners meeting on Sept. 15, the […]