Newport has quickly become a prime tourism destination in Northern Kentucky. But one city commissioner says Newport is not getting its fair share. For every visitor who stays in one of Newport’s hotels, 5% of the revenue goes to Campbell County Tourism through a regional tax agreement with MeetNKY. “The tax is levied by the […]
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized; cause undisclosed
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky was admitted to a hospital Sunday morning and is receiving “excellent care,” a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesperson did not elaborate on the reason for his hospitalization or his current condition. It is currently unknown where the senator is hospitalized. McConnell, 84, has experienced several health issues in recent years. […]
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Experts share how to identify poison ivy and other toxic plants in Northern Kentucky
As more people spend time outdoors this summer, experts are encouraging residents to learn how to identify poisonous plants and take quick action if they come into contact with them. Robert Brockman, a horticulture agent with the Boone County Extension Office, said poison ivy is by far the most common poisonous plant found in Northern […]
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Marine veteran missing in Boone County found safe
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said a missing Marine Corps veteran has been found safe, according to a press release sent out Friday morning. The sheriff’s office said they were looking for the man, whose last known location had been in Villa Hills at around 9:53 p.m. Thursday night. The sheriff’s office issued a new […]
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Boone County school resource officer’s impact on students earns regional honor
When students walk the halls of Rector A. Jones Middle School, it’s not unusual to see Deputy Scott Menefee exchanging fist bumps, high-fives and jokes with children between classes. One student recently greeted him with a simple, familiar phrase: “Hey, bestie.” For Principal Stacy Park, moments like that explain why her nomination secured Menefee as […]
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Purple People Bridge officially reopens, days ahead of schedule
The Purple People Bridge fully reopened Wednesday, five days earlier than initially planned, the City of Newport announced. The bridge was partially closed while repairs were being done; the recent work was necessary to fix long-standing damage on the Cincinnati side that forced the bridge to close for months in 2024. When that happened, a temporary […]
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Highland Hills Park playground getting new equipment, accessible surface
Families in Northern Kentucky will soon see more upgrades to their local parks and playgrounds. Construction will begin soon on the Highland Hills Park playground in Fort Thomas, which will receive new equipment and a pour-in-place surface to let kids climb, slide and play as much as they want this summer. The improvements, funded by […]
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NKY residents can receive free AC units as part of St. Vincent de Paul program
As it continues to get hotter, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky is once again offering free fans and air conditioning units to people in need as part of its Summer Breeze Heat Relief Program. The program, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, is in its 30th year. It allows any Northern Kentucky natives who are […]
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Dozens gather to celebrate the life of Murry Foust
At Transform Cincy’s College Hill headquarters, around 150 people gathered to celebrate the life of Murry Foust after weeks of searching ended with a crew finding Foust’s body on Sunday. Friends spoke highly of the 22-year-old, who was set to graduate from Northern Kentucky University this month. Foust’s partner, Jude, spoke from the front porch to the […]
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Police: Body of missing NKU student Murry Foust found after weeks-long search
After weeks of searching, the body of Murry Foust has been discovered by an independently organized search party, the Covington Police Department confirmed Sunday. The body of the missing 22-year-old Northern Kentucky University student was found in Wilder, Kentucky, according to police. The Covington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and Evidence Collection Unit are actively […]