It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s almost time for kiddos across the country to dress up in costumes and walk door to door in search of sweets. Neighborhoods all across Northern Kentucky are hosting candy-collecting celebrations; from classic trick or treating on Oct. 31 to trunk or treat, costume parades and other Halloween traditions, there’s […]
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NKwhy: how does absentee voting work?
Kentucky’s general election is set for Nov. 7, and Kentuckians will vote for a new governor among a few other statewide races. Of the 331,736 registered voters in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, most will be taking to the polls on Election Day; however, there are a portion that vote by mail or early. There […]
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Check out these homes for sale across Northern Kentucky
Kenton County Covington home has lots of extras, plus it sits on nearly 3 acres Address: 692 Clover Drive, Covington Price: $560,000 Bedrooms: Four Bathrooms: Three (plus one half-bath) Square feet: 2,740 School district: Covington independent County: Kenton Special features: Three acres of land in Covington? This house has it. Plus, four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths […]
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Check out these homes for sale around NKY
Campbell County Mansion Hill home features turret, retains historic charm Address: 503 E. Fourth St., Newport Price: $1,290,000 Bedrooms: Five Bathrooms: Four Square feet: 4,837 School district: Newport Independent County: Campbell Special features: This historic home sits along a street of other 19th-century buildings in the Mansion Hill neighborhood of Newport. Built in 1890, the […]
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NKwhy: How do road repairs and maintenance work?
As the summer comes to an end, so do many road repair and maintenance projects, meaning less traffic and smoother roads for drivers. When you drive over the same pothole every day, it may lead you to wonder, “Who is supposed to be taking care of this?” We’re here to answer that question. Depending on […]
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Concepts for an out-of-this-world Covington art installation unveiled
Covington will soon be home to a new otherworldly presence, “Clive.” A collaboration among meetNKY, AlloyFX and the City of Covington has led to the creation of Clive, a soon-to-be-installed, massive alien statue at the Midtown parking garage at Fifth and Scott Streets in Covington. The design, created by AlloyFX, features an alien (Clive) looking […]
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NKwhy: When and where to find fall fun in NKY
Fall is finally here, and it’s time to embrace the season by visiting pumpkin patches and farms across the region. From picking pumpkins for jack-o-lanterns to hay rides to sipping on some boozy cider and more, there is plenty to do at NKY farms this time of year. While some spots are set to open […]
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NKwhy: Here’s how to get your NKY representatives’ attention
Being able to make your voice heard by local government officials is important, but it can sometimes be marred by complications of the bureaucratic process. One way you can get elected officials to listen in NKY is by attending a local government meeting. However, depending on the municipality, there are only certain meetings where public […]
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NKY creamy whip spots you’ve got to try before the summer ends
It’s Labor Day which means summer is coming to an end, and there is only a bit more time left to get a summer creamy whip. For those not familiar with this odd regional term, creamy whips is just the Cincinnati way of saying soft-serve ice cream — and there are plenty of local spots […]
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NKwhy: When are the leaves going to change color?
After record-high temperatures last week, it’s fair to say that a lot of Northern Kentuckians are ready for fall. Seriously: Last week was the hottest week of the year, with temperatures reaching higher than they have in 10 years. While the official start of fall isn’t for a few weeks, temperatures are dropping into the […]