Newport on the Levee is expanding quickly, and one of the most recent additions serves up barbecue, live music, karaoke and more. Shiners On The Levee hosted a grand opening Saturday, Dec. 3 where founder Kevin Dailey cut the ribbon to the new spot along with family, friends and Newport mayor Tom Guidugli. The kitchen, […]
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It’s getting to be that time of year: Here are some winter weather prep tips
While this Thanksgiving weekend looks to be on the warmer side (well, for late November) winter is coming in fast and it’s essential to be prepared. Thanksgiving day looks like it’s going to be beautiful with sunny weather expected and highs at nearly 60, per the National Weather Service. Rain is predicted but should hold […]
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Do you have a turkey in your freezer? It may be time to take it out
Thanksgiving is almost here, and if your turkey is still in the freezer, it could be time to take it out. If you’ve got a sizable bird (20 to 24 pounds), it may take three to four days to thaw in the refrigerator according to the USDA. Four to five days for a 16 to […]
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Cold, possibly snowy (gasp!) weather expected in Northern Kentucky this weekend
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Northern Kentucky. Well, sort of. This weekend brings the first real instance of freezing weather to NKY this season. And if you’re surprised that it might snow in the same week it was 70 degrees and sunny I ask, are you new here? Saturday morning has […]
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Six candidates running for three seats on the Boone County Board of Education
There are currently three seats up for elections on the Boone County Board of Education with six candidates running. Three incumbents are facing three challengers. In Kentucky, school board members are elected to serve four-year terms with elections occurring every two years. On most boards, the number of school board members up for reelection alternates […]
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Covington man pleads guilty to spraying fire extinguisher at officers during Jan. 6 capitol breach
Covington resident Nicholas James Brockhoff, 21, recently pleaded guilty to “assaulting, resisting, or impeding officers with a dangerous weapon” during the 2021 Jan. 6 Capitol Breach. According to the Washington, D.C., state attorney’s office, Brockhoff illegally entered the grounds of the U.S. Capitol as part of a mob protesting former President Donald Trump’s defeat in […]
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Northern Kentucky’s Trick-or-Treat weather forecasts
It’s officially spooky time and the weather is setting a gloomy tone. Although it is cloudy and generally wet outside, it looks like the Northern Kentucky area may stay dry during trick-or-treating hours. According to the National Weather Service, there is a 40% chance of rain in the afternoon with most of the precipitation expected […]
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Covington woman charged with murder in deadly wrong-way crash on I-75
23-year-old Covington resident Kearies Simpson has been charged with murder in connection to the I-75 wrong-way crash that killed a woman on Oct. 23, per Covington police. Martha Arlinghaus, 83, of Villa Hills was traveling the correct way on the interstate when a car driving the wrong way hit her head on, according to Covington […]
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How was BLINK? It’s a mixed bag, according to our readers
BLINK took over the city from Over-the-Rhine through parts of Covington for four days this past weekend. This festival of lights was highly publicized and hyped, and we wondered what our readers thought about it. We asked people to share their thoughts on social media, and the response was a mixed bag. Many commenters felt […]
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Photos: BLINK in Covington
BLINK season is officially upon Northern Kentucky. With the radiant light show making its way back to the Kentucky side of the Ohio River, LINK nky has compiled some pictures of the attractions. Scroll through to see some of the festival from LINK nky contributor Alecia Ricker.