Applications for Covington’s Neighborhood Grant Program will open next month. The program invites the city’s neighborhood groups to earn up to $5,000 in grant funding for community improvement projects. It’s organized in partnership with the city and the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The application window will run from Nov. 16 to 4 p.m. on Feb. […]
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President Trump holds rally in Highland Heights today
President Donald Trump will hold a rally at Truist Arena in Highland Heights today. Doors to the rally itself will open at 10:30 a.m., and remarks will begin at 2 p.m.; however, traffic in and around Highland Heights will be affected all day. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers that local law enforcement and […]
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Week 9 NKY HS football roundup/scores
Newport Central Catholic 47, Dayton 7 A full game recap can be found here Newport 36, Bellevue 6 Davae Andrews-Glover ran for 192 yards and three touchdowns and threw for 89 yards and two more scores as the Wildcats crossed I-471 and took down the Tigers. Newport (3-5) led 36-0 in the third to get […]
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Multiple road closures planned ahead of Trump’s visit to Truist Arena
Multiple road closures are expected on Saturday ahead of President Trump’s visit to Truist Arena. Beginning Saturday at 6 a.m., University Drive will be closed to all traffic between Johns Hill Road and Kenton Drive through the end of the event, approximately 5 p.m. Truist Arena is located at 500 Louie B. Nunn Dr. Throughout […]
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Construction begins on new Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder
Construction is now vertical on the new Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder. Plans for the new Bobby Mackey’s honky tonk-bar and music venue were unanimously approved at a Wilder Planning and Zoning meeting on June 22. The plans call for an 8,400-square-foot single-story nightclub. The proposed building will be located in approximately the same location as […]
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Ron Paul backs Libertarian Jeremy Todd in race for Massie’s congressional seat
Former presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul has endorsed Jeremy Todd to replace outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie. Todd is the Libertarian Party candidate in the upcoming general election for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Northern Kentucky. He entered the race after Massie lost to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in May’s Republican primary. Paul, […]
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Pendery Park nature trail to open next month
Pendery Sports Park Nature Trail is officially opening in November. Developed through a partnership with Campbell Conservancy, the trail provides residents with an opportunity to explore nature and learn about the plants and wildlife found in Campbell County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at 4113 Williams Lane in […]
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Boone County Animal Shelter, Kona Ice team up for adoption event
The Boone County Animal Shelter is offering a sweet incentive to adopt a furry friend this week. Kona Ice is teaming up with the Boone County Animal Shelter, 5620 Idlewild Road, Burlington on Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. for a special adoption day event aimed at helping local shelter pets find their forever […]
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Alexandria city offices, police, community center to move to new city complex
The Alexandria city offices, police department and community center are moving locations. The new Alexandria city complex is nearly complete and therefore those entities will be moving from the current city building at 8236 West Main St. to 8822 Constable Dr. To help with the transition from the old to the new, the administration and […]
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Covington gets $4.1 million for Winston Avenue improvements
The City of Covington has received a federal grant of $4.1 million to make improvements on Winston Avenue in Latonia. Mayor Ron Washington announced receiving the grant at this week’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners. “This grant is a significant investment in Latonia and an important step toward making Winston Avenue safer for all […]