The Kentucky Democratic Caucus, along with several Teamster groups throughout Kentucky, held a press conference Thursday to call on the General Assembly to include bonuses in the biennial budget for those professions that were put at high risk during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In his opening remarks, James DeWeese of Teamsters 89 said the essential workers […]
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TQL expansion in Boone County to add 125 jobs
TQL is expanding at three locations in Kentucky, nearly doubling its employees in the state and bringing 125 jobs to Boone County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced today. “Kentucky’s economy continues to grow, and our logistics sector is a major reason for that success,” Beshear said. “These expansions by TQL are incredible news, as the commitments […]
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Covington initiative helps small businesses with expansions, improvements
By Whitney Miller, WCPO 9 reporter Three companies were awarded nearly $12,000 Tuesday for building improvements and rental assistance as part of an initiative that has helped more than 100 Covington small businesses expand since 2017. Branding firm BrandFuel received $6,000 to subsidize rent on its two-year lease on W. Pike Street, while Mark Kohlhas […]
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Northern Kentucky and Carroll County chambers of commerce announce membership partnership
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced a new membership partnership with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Small business members of the Carroll County Chamber that are solely located in Carroll County and are not current members of the NKY Chamber can join the latter organization for $99. The offer follows a similar partnership agreement between the […]
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Middle school social studies teacher wins prestigious Milken Educator Award
Wednesday was a day a beloved Ballyshannon Middle School teacher will never forget. Kevin Dailey, an eighth grade social studies teacher, was awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award along with an unrestricted cash reward of $25,000. Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Commissioner Jason E. Glass joined Milken Educator Awards Vice President Stephanie Bishop in […]
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Welcome House celebrates 40 years in Northern Kentucky with new shelter project
A new, $8 million shelter for women and children is going up in Covington at the corner of 18th and Greenup streets as Welcome House celebrates its 40th anniversary. The 20,000-square-foot shelter will also have a center for programs and services, which will double the organization’s ability to capacity to serve people experiencing homelessness. “It’s […]
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CVG announces nonstop service to Toronto after nearly two-year hiatus
Air Canada will resume nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and Toronto beginning May 1, CVG’s Mindy Kershner announced Wednesday. Flights between the cities were put on hold for nearly two years due to the pandemic, but twice-daily flights can now be booked at aircanada.com. “People are ready to travel,” said Mark Galardo, senior […]
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Will Newport’s Ovation Experience Center rival river engagement in Cincinnati?
Covington-based Corporex unveiled their new Ovation Experience Center in Newport Tuesday. The price tag for the Ovation project is $1 billion. The Ovation Experience Center is located at 101 E. 4th Street in Newport. Guests and media learned about the construction underway at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport-Cincinnati. The 132-room hotel was built on […]
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New Emergency Shelter facility ‘what we can get done when we work together’
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky had its official opening Tuesday at 436 West 13th St. in Covington, commemorated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Those in attendance were advocates of the shelter, partners and members who all made the new state-of-the-art facility possible. The shelter began its operations back in 2008 in a building located on […]
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Padrino in Fort Thomas opening for hot food carryout Friday
Padrino in Fort Thomas is opening for hot food carryout beginning Friday, said owner Hunter Thomas. Hot food will be available from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Thomas said, but hours will continue to expand once the business gets more staff. Thomas owns three other restaurants — two other Padrino locations […]
