Wet vs dry? It’s a question civic leaders in middle America have wrestled with since the national prohibition against the sale of alcohol ended in 1933. For rural Kentucky towns, economic development can be tough to come by. Decreasing population and economic reduction hinder small communities everywhere. Pendleton County, a Northern Kentucky county south of […]
Author Archives: Kenton Hornbeck
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Posted inFootball
Former Holy Cross standout in NFL thanks Walter Payton Man of the Year winner for positively impacting his life
Super Bowl Champion and recent Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner Andrew Whitworth gave a heartfelt speech at the NFL Honors award ceremony last Thursday detailing how he was able to positively impact a young man’s life through his philanthropic service. Whitworth, a Cincinnati Bengal from 2006 to 2016, detailed how he was […]
Posted inBusiness
Bellevue Esporta to remain open after all
Local fitness enthusiasts in Bellevue are rejoicing online as their neighborhood gym is now here to stay. The Esporta Fitness location at 119 Fairfield Ave. in Bellevue has been officially confirmed to remain open. The gym was anticipated to close on March 1 at 10 p.m. The Florence Esporta location is pushing back their closing […]
Posted inFrankfort, Sports
New House Bill aims to make intimidation of a sports official a misdemeanor
A Kentucky House bill advanced on Wednesday would make it a misdemeanor to intimidate officials from youth levels all the way up to college. The legislation is House Bill 220. If the legislation becomes law, offenders could face up to a year in jail for threatening to injure a sports official or damage a referee’s […]
Posted inInfrastructure, News
NKY Begins to Thaw Finally as Warmer Temperatures Turn Ice to Slush
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Wednesday’s warmer temperatures have helped thaw a Northern Kentucky that was hammered by heavy snow and ice last week, and then cold temperatures that compacted that snow and ice on local sidewalks and vehicles. Residential roads were sheathed in a thick layer of ice days after the winter […]
Posted inBusiness, Health
NKY’s Growing Role in Health Care Industry Explored by Local Executives
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter How Northern Kentucky is working to position itself at the forefront of health care innovation in the U.S. was explored as a topic at this month’s Eggs N Issues event hosted by the NKY Chamber of Commerce. The event featured three speakers: Dr. Doug Flora of the St. […]
Posted inBusiness, Lifestyle, Sports
NKY Businesses are Reveling in Bengals Winning Streak
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter As the Cincinnati Bengals’ Evan “Money Mac” McPherson sailed a kick through the middle of the goalposts as time expired to win the AFC Championship game, Bengals fans in Northern Kentucky erupted in triumphant cheers. It’s a historic milestone for a franchise, and for a community that has […]
Posted inBusiness, Infrastructure
Covington Board Approves Company for Demolition of IRS Site
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter The Covington city commission on Tuesday night officially approved the Cincinnati-based O’Rourke Wrecking Company for demolition of the former IRS site. The agreement passed 5-0. The $1.293 million project is expected to take eight months. “We went through a bid process with our project managers at J.S. Held,” […]
Posted inLifestyle
A Dog Park is Finally Coming To This ‘Dog Town’
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Dogs in Covington can gleefully rejoice as the city begins construction of a new neighborhood dog park. The city’s public works department began removing pavement, playground equipment, and short divider walls with a Bobcat last week. The park will feature high-end decorative fencing, separate areas for small and […]
Posted inArts, Culture, News
Grant aims to fund projects for artists of color in Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter The Eastern Neighborhood Vibrant Communities program is providing a great opportunity for up-and-coming artists of color to create pieces in Covington’s Eastern Neighborhoods that have been historically underrepresented with arts programming. The program will grant up to $5,000 in requests; the money will be used to pay for […]