The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday night to continue providing financial support for The Carnegie, a well-known theater and arts education organization located on Scott Street. The City had provided similar funding last year. City documents indicate that up to $60,000 from the city’s general fund will be set aside for the organization, […]
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What’s next for NKY bus routes? TANK to hold virtual public meeting
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, known as TANK, will host a virtual public meeting Wednesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss possible changes to its routes and services in the face of budgetary constraints. The meeting will focus on the agency’s preferred plan for route revisions, which followed a six-month period of […]
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Former Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig dies
Former Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig died Tuesday night. “[Helmig] believed deeply in the power of teamwork and leaves behind a legacy of growing the Boone County Sheriff’s Office into one of the largest and most respected law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” reads an official statement from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Florence asks FBI to investigate ‘revenue diversion’
The City of Florence announced Tuesday night it had discovered “revenue diversion activities within a specific revenue stream,” a discovery that had prompted it to contact the FBI to begin a criminal investigation. The City’s announcement, which you can read here, informed the public that the Department of Local Government had granted the city an […]
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St. Vincent de Paul NKY launches third annual Souper Bowl drive
As Super Bowl 60 approaches, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky prepares for the event through its third annual Souper Bowl restock drive. The initiative aims to help restock the St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky network of 29 food pantries, including Choice pantries in Cold Spring and Erlanger. Donations help provide accessible meal options […]
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Girls Elite 16: Seven from NKY in top 25
Each week through the end of the regular season, the Kentucky prep basketball poll will be released every Tuesday (Wednesday this week due to the holiday on Monday). It’s been rebranded as the ‘Elite 16’ media poll, taking votes from 16 media members throughout the state with 16 teams ranked. Below each poll is the […]
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Boys Elite 16: Covington Catholic moves up
Each week through the end of the regular season, the Kentucky prep basketball poll will be released every Tuesday (Wednesday this week due to the holiday on Monday). It’s been rebranded as the ‘Elite 16’ media poll, taking votes from 16 media members throughout the state with 16 teams ranked. Below each poll is the […]
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W3 Financial Group enters Northern Kentucky market
Correction: W3 Financial Group is not merging with financial firm Focus on Success as previously stated. W3 Financial Group, an Akron, Ohio-based wealth management firm, is entering the Northern Kentucky market. W3 announced it would open an office in Fort Mitchell, led by financial planner Mark Miller. In a news release, W3 said the move […]
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How to prevent frozen pipes, avoid water damage in extreme cold
In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the cold temperatures that have followed — coupled with severe wind chills — can cause vulnerable water supply pipes to freeze and burst. When pipes freeze, pressure builds inside as water expands, which can cause pipes to burst regardless of whether they are made of plastic, copper or […]
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Snow emergencies in effect after record breaking snowfall
Northern Kentucky is still under several snow emergencies after a record-breaking snowfall this past weekend. Snow started late Saturday evening and continued throughout the day Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, Cincinnati received 9.2 inches of snow on Sunday, breaking the previous record of 5.8 inches set in 2004. Schools throughout the area are […]