The economic impact of the bourbon industry has more than doubled since 2008, according to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association. This was one highlight from the release of the Association’s annual economic impact report on Tuesday. The report also said bourbon is a $9 billion industry with distilleries in 42 of Kentucky’s 120 counties, including Campbell […]
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Woman arrested, charged with stealing over $10k from athletic booster club in NKY
A woman has been arrested and charged for stealing a large sum of money from an athletics booster club in Northern Kentucky, according to court documents. Court records show Sarah Helmuth was indicted on one count of theft by unlawful taking or disposition. Her indictment documents say she “knowingly and unlawfully exercised control over the […]
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New NKY bluegrass festival celebrates an 1897 law regulating bourbon purity
Bourbon and bluegrass fans will soon be able to enjoy a new event that aims to celebrate Northern Kentucky’s ties to both of those things. The Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival will hold its inaugural celebration on March 2 at Smoke Justis in Covington. The festival will feature a cocktail competition, food and live music from […]
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Ohio Department of Health warns of measles exposure at CVG during January weekend
There may have been a measles exposure at CVG over a weekend in January, according to Ohio Health Department officials. According to ODH, it’s possible people traveling through CVG could have been exposed to the measles in Terminal A during certain times on January 27 and again on January 29: January 27 between 5 p.m. […]
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Four train cars derail in Covington, crews and cranes work to upright two
CSX crews are on the scene of a train derailment in Covington. Officials say the train derailed near the crossing on Lincoln Avenue between 35th and 36th Streets at around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. Officials say the train cars were empty and there is no concern about hazardous materials. No one was injured and CSX […]
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‘We know our rights’: Amazon KCVG Airhub workers begin vote to ratify union constitution
Members of Amazon Labor Union-KCVG kicked off a 3-week voting period Saturday to ratify the union’s constitution, with the potential for an official representation vote by the National Labor Relations Board.
Posted inSwimming
Swimmer from Walton qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics
Mariah Denigan, a Walton native, qualified for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics after her performance in the 10K open water event at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.
Posted inPolitics
House Bill 420: NKY representative aims to legalize recreational marijuana in Kentucky
The medical marijuana program in Kentucky won’t go into effect until 2025, but there’s already a push to legalize recreational marijuana in the Commonwealth. A bill introduced this week would make it legal to buy, sell and grow marijuana in Kentucky. The bill’s title is only fitting also — House Bill 420. “It sets a […]
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Mini golf, IV wellness therapy coming to Newport on the Levee in 2024
Two new businesses are set to open at Newport on the Levee. Par 3, a miniature golf concept, and Prime IV Hydration & Wellness, a IV therapy clinic, both signed leases at the location. Par 3 is expected to open in late summer, while Prime IV will open later in 2024. Par 3 will be […]
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Friends, family say goodbye to 14-year-old shot, killed in Covington
Family and friends gathered on Wednesday to say goodbye to 14-year-old Amani Smith just over a week after the teen was shot and killed in Covington. Smith was shot near Latonia Elementary around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. His girlfriend, Miley, was also shot. She was taken to the hospital and survived. Covington police said a […]
