As this pig was auctioned off at the Kenton County Fair, he isn’t destined to be food but rather an icon for the Northern Kentucky Region. The pig, still nameless, was bought by Phil Griffin, the owner of AnyWeather, a construction service company, for the business’s mascot. He is being referred to as a “show […]
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Alexandria Walmart to get on-site fuel center
Alexandria’s Walmart location is getting a fuel station. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the fuel station for the store located at 6711 East Alexandria Pike at its meeting on July 15. It will be located in the north corner of the Walmart parking lot. A small walk-in convenience store, eight fuel stations […]
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Beechwood School Board to hold first meeting since superintendent barred; other NKY meetings this week
This week, in NKY government meetings, Covington is discussing a common consumption area where alcohol could be legally consumed outside, while the Beechwood School Board will hold its first meeting since its former superintendent was barred from renewing his teaching certification. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week […]
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A club with a cause: Campbell County Rotary looks to rebuild for community impact
Walton resident Barbara Rahn can hardly remember a time when she wasn’t part of a Rotary Club. The Rotary Club is the world’s oldest service club, founded in 1905 in Chicago by Paul Harris. In 1987, Rahn was asked to be the first woman of the local Rotary Club chapter in Kankakee County, Illinois. She […]
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New Ag complex brings large animal vet care back to Campbell County
A new agricultural complex is opening in Campbell County to provide better veterinary access for large animals in the county, followingt a 13-year absence. The Campbell County Extension Center Agriculture Complex is located in the old Grant’s Lick Veterinary Hospital building at 13169 Alexandria Pike. The new space enables the public to meet large animal […]
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Car wash proposal on Turkeyfoot Road would require zone change
Local car wash owner Nathan Atkinson is interested in locating his third car wash business in Independence. Atkinson’s location of interest would require a zone change from residential to neighborhood commercial at 3901 Turkeyfoot Road, which sits at the corner of Turkeyfoot and Industrial Roads in Independence. He approached the Independence City Council with the […]
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How to avoid porch pirates this Prime Day
Porch pirates stole $12 billion in packages in the past year, and Kentucky had the highest rates of recent package thefts, but there are ways to protect yourself, such as using security cameras, delivery to a protected location, and tracking and alerts.
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Inside Boone County’s World of Wonder microschool
Lauri Muse started homeschooling her oldest son, who is now 33, in 1998. Twenty-seven years later, her youngest of seven children, who is 9, was the inspiration behind starting her own microschool. World of Wonder opened in Boone County in 2024. It is a three-day microschool for students ages 5-12, focusing on hands-on, project-based learning. […]
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Kenton County to weigh elementary renovations; fiscal court considers RV storage
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of Education will vote on design plans for three elementary schools, while the Kenton County Fiscal Court will continue to discuss RV storage in the unincorporated county. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you […]
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Kid-friendly NKY spots beat boredom on a budget
Keeping kids entertained doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether they love splashing in the water, exploring nature or getting creative, there are plenty of free adventures in the region. Splash pads Wilder Splash Pad The splash pad runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting. It’s in City […]