The largest grocer in the United States is investing $550,000 to expand their distribution center on Mt. Zion Road in Boone County. The Kroger Company, based in downtown Cincinnati, is opening a 2,000-square-foot cross-docking facility inside their 674,000-square-foot distribution facility in Boone County. The company is looking to expand its overall e-commerce presence in Kentucky […]
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OneNKY Center coming to Covington riverfront
A forthcoming addition to Covington’s riverfront is planned to the new home to several Northern Kentucky growth organizations. On Thursday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court unanimously voted to provide credit enhancement for up to $10 million in construction bonds to build the OneNKY Center. The bonds are slated to be issued by the Kentucky Association […]
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16 Lots officially open at Newport on the Levee
Mason-based 16 Lots Brewing has officially opened its long-awaited second location in Newport on the Levee, the brewery announced on Facebook. Dubbed the Southern Outpost, the brewery features amenities such as a riverfront patio and cigar speakeasy lounge. The taproom and kitchen hosted its grand opening on May 19. They officially launched its full menu […]
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Indie Northern Kentucky brings zines, alternative comics to NKY
If you’ve walked past Petri’s Floral in Bellevue recently, you may have noticed a new addition to their storefront: the logo for INK, a new business sharing their retail space. INK stands for “Indie Northern Kentucky.” They describe themselves as “Northern Kentucky’s zine, alternative comics, self-published, and small press bookstore.” Starting in June, INK will […]
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Silicon Valley satellite navigation company to open new office in Fort Wright
San Jose-based satellite navigation receiver manufacturer JAVAD GNSS announced they are opening an office in Fort Wright. The facility will focus on research, development and engineering design for satellite navigation receivers. It will serve as a creative center for engineers in firmware development and electronic design. The expansion is expected to create 20 new engineering […]
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Boone County Farmers Market to host Community Activities Fair this Saturday
The Boone County Farmers Market will host a Community Activities Fair this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their main location in Burlington. The event will highlight different activities for children to participate in throughout the summer from various community institutions, including the Boone County Public Library and Boone County Parks and Recreation […]
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Groundbreaking ceremony held for Florence brewery, pickleball facility
More details about Florence’s forthcoming brewery and pickleball facility were revealed during a groundbreaking ceremony at the project’s construction site Wednesday. Titled The Pickleball Ranch @FBC, short for Freedom Brewing Company, the complex is going to feature the first brewery in Florence, according to Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon. “We have this beautiful stadium, this beautiful […]
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Covington’s Sims Building to undergo multimillion-dollar transformation
A previous version of this story reported that the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved giving $13 million to the Northern Kentucky Port Authority for the project. The Fiscal Court approved $3 million for the project. LINK nky regrets the error. Since Covington’s Sims Furniture permanently shut their doors last April, the historic department store building […]
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Brewery, pickleball facility coming to Florence
Do you like beer? What about pickleball? Well, you’re in luck: A 12,000-square-foot brewery, taproom and six-court pickleball facility is coming to Florence, the city announced Tuesday. The Freedom Brewing Company is partnering with The Pickleball Ranch to open on a four-acre parcel of land on Freedom Way directly behind Thomas More Stadium. “Over 20 […]
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Dewey’s Pizza opens second Northern Kentucky location in Covington
Dewey’s Pizza has opened their second Northern Kentucky location in the Duveneck Square Apartment building at 43 W. 7th St. in Covington. Parlor on Seventh formerly occupied the space. The new location features Dewey’s full menu of pizzas, salads, calzones and beers. Additionally, the pizzeria will be testing Dewey’s new signature cocktails for customers looking […]
