Cincinnati Reds fans will be able to enjoy Friday night home games throughout the 2026 season thanks to Rally at Ovation, a family-friendly event series that will open the development’s riverfront plaza. Programming will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on select Fridays in May, June, July, August and September at Ovation Plaza, located at […]
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How to tell Covington the best way to spend federal grant money
The City of Covington will host a public hearing next week to collect feedback on how the city should spend the federal grant funding it receives. The forum will take place during the meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners on the evening of Tuesday, May 12. Specifically, the City is seeking feedback on how […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters program prepares Newport student for life beyond high school
Once unsure of her path after high school, Newport student Patience now has a career direction and a renewed sense of confidence, thanks to a mentorship experience through Big Brothers Big Sisters. High school students in the region are stepping beyond the classroom and into the workplace through Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati’s […]
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New Riff unveils latest single malt whiskey
New Riff Distilling announced the release of the fourth installment of its single malt whiskey, a 2026 expression featuring some of the distillery’s oldest malt whiskeys to date, highlighting the time-honored heritage of malted barley with Kentucky’s sour mash traditions. New Riff stands among the first, and still one of the few, distilleries bringing this […]
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Walton-Verona Schools name Dylan Smith as new superintendent
Walton-Verona Independent Public School district has named Dr. Dylan Smith as its new superintendent. Smith will take the reins from Matt Baker, who is retiring from the role at the end of the school year. Smith will officially become superintendent on July 1. Smith currently serves as the assistant superintendent for student learning at Oldham […]
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Kenton County Schools approves paid maternity leave for teachers
The Kenton County School District Board of Education approved 30 days of paid maternity leave for teachers this week as part of the district’s contract negotiations with the Kenton County Education Association, the union that represents Kenton County teachers. The move follows the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 9 last year, which mandated that Kentucky […]
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Final approval for football realignment set
Nothing changed for Northern Kentucky high school football teams when it came to the final football realignment decisions from April’s KHSAA Board of Control meeting. At Wednesday’s final Board of Control meeting for the school calendar year, the realignment was updated to address any comments or requests made by member schools. The minimal changes were: […]
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La Ru Lanes in Highland Heights announces permanent closure
La Ru Bowling Center, a bowling alley long considered a staple of Highland Heights, announced its permanent closure in a Facebook post. La Ru, originally opened in 1958 by Bud Tedesco and John Langenbahn at 2443 Alexandria Pike, changed ownership several times before Kati and John Manning acquired it in October 2022. La Ru featured […]
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Kentucky nonprofits to rally for 24-hour Kentucky Gives Day
Nonprofits across Kentucky are set to unite for a 24-hour online giving event on May 12. The Kentucky Nonprofit Network, a coalition of more than 1,200 nonprofits across the Bluegrass State, will host the 14th annual Kentucky Gives Day, a charity drive that encourages residents statewide to donate to their favorite nonprofit. The event will […]
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Newport opens applications for commercial facade, home repair grant programs
The city of Newport announced that applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The Business Facade Grant Program and the Newport Home Repair Program are aimed at improving commercial corridors and helping homeowners address critical health and safety issues. Both programs were authorized by the board of commissioners through partnerships with ReNewport and […]