The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced those to be honored at its annual dinner next month. The event, themed as “Destination: NKY” this year, is scheduled for Sept. 15. “The NKY Metro region, as part of both Greater Cincinnati and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a unique destination to live, work, play, learn and […]
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Michael Monks was one of the founding members of LINK nky.
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Newport Shopping Center, Plaza sold
The Newport Shopping Center and Newport Plaza have new a new owner. Lexington-based BC Wood Properties announced their acquisition of the shopping centers on Monday. “We look forward to operating in Newport, Kentucky. We plan to continue to add businesses that will stimulate the growth of the surrounding community,” said King Offutt, president and chief […]
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When will Boone have more people than Kenton? Report says 2050
Boone County’s substantial population growth is expected to continue, allowing it to pass Kenton County in population by 2050, according to a recently released report from the Kentucky State Data Center. The state’s population is expected to increase by 6.2%, the report said, an increase of more than 279,000 people for a total estimated population […]
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Hacked: Thomas More University’s Facebook page posts pics of woman posing suggestively
A video of commencement ceremonies is now a stream of the video game “League of Legends”, and the main profile photo is of a young woman in a crop top and tie-dyed shorts. Very short shorts. The Facebook page of Thomas More University was apparently hacked, rebranded as a “Gaming video creator”, and for the […]
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NKY man claims $1 million Mega Millions winner
The local man who hit a $1 million jackpot in last Friday’s Mega Millions drawing has come forward to claim his winnings. The Kentucky Lottery noted that the man wishes to remain anonymous. The man arrived at lottery headquarters in Louisville on Tuesday with his winning ticket after he returned to the Kroger store on […]
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Massive riverfront development announced for Bellevue
Hundreds of new apartments, a new hotel, single-family homes, and office and retail space are planned for the Bellevue riverfront. Bellevue City Council approved a disposition of property and development agreement with Cincinnati-based Neyer Properties Wednesday night for a project whose investment is estimated at around $115 million of private funds and $17.5 million in […]
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Missing Kenton Co. woman found dead
The search for a woman who walked away from an Independence nursing home ended Wednesday with the discovery of her body. Sherry Moore, 67, was found dead in the woods near Regency Manor in Independence, the facility from which she walked away last week. On Tuesday, Kenton County Police reiterated its call for the public’s […]
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Police ask nearby residents to search properties for missing 67-year old woman
Update, Wednesday, August 10: Sherry Moore was found dead near Regency Manor. Original report: Kenton County Police are asking again for the public’s help in locating a woman who has been missing since last Thursday and the department is now asking for help from specific Independence residents. Sherry Moore, 67, walked away from Regency Manor […]
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Interstate closed for hours after body found on side of road
The discovery of a dead body on the side of northbound Interstate 71/75 in Covington on Monday morning forced the closure of the busy highway in both directions during morning rush hour. Just before 7 a.m., Covington Police were dispatched to the 190.1 mile marker near the approach to the Brent Spence Bridge after receiving […]
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$1 million-winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Erlanger
A ticket sold in Erlanger for Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing matched all five white ball winning numbers but not the Mega Ball, good enough to win the game’s second prize of $1 million, the Kentucky Lottery announced. The winning Mega Millions number from last night’s drawing are: 2 – 5 – 29 – 64 […]