Have you ever wondered how we preserved meat before mechanical refrigeration? Kids in Boone County get the opportunity to learn how every year through a local agriculture program. Boone County residents ages 9 to 18 can take part in what is called the 2027 4-H Country Ham Project through the Boone County Cooperative Extension. They […]
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Finding their footing: Two Air Force veterans discover community through dance
When Krista Greenwell left the U.S. Air Force in 2016, she lost the community she had come to rely on. After more than four years of active duty at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Greenwell found herself navigating a difficult transition to civilian life while dealing with personal challenges and post-traumatic stress disorder. […]
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A Violent New World: ‘Titus Andronicus’ at NKU SOTA
In Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts’ production of “Titus Andronicus,” audiences are immersed in violence from the moment they enter a deliberately awkward performance space. By placing spectators on opposite sides of the action and surrounding them with floor-to-ceiling plastic sheets, director Darnell Pierre Benjamin draws the audience into Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy and […]
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Bellevue ranks as Kentucky’s best ZIP code for trick-or-treating, study finds
Bellevue is Kentucky’s top spot for trick-or-treating, according to a new study measuring how closely homes are packed together in neighborhoods where children live. Overall, Kentucky comes 41st of the 50 states for trick-or-treating. The typical Kentucky child aged 5 to 14 lives in a neighborhood with 135 single-family houses in every square mile, which […]
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Dig it? Erlanger business lets kids operate miniature construction vehicles
Who doesn’t like to play with radio-controlled cars, trucks and bulldozers? Well, now an Erlanger business, Can U Dig It RC, is bringing the joys of RC vehicles to local kids and families. “I saw a video online of a coffee shop in Dubai that had these construction machines, and we were just kind of […]
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Fall by the hour: Kentucky adventures for every kind of getaway
When the temperatures cool and the trees start showing off, it’s time for fall festivals, frights and foliage. Whether you just have an hour or three, or half a day or want an overnight trip, there are plenty of autumnal activities waiting. We’ve broken them down by the amount of time required for each. Some […]
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Covington mulls extended alcohol sales for Madrid Bengals game
Covington performed a first reading of a special (temporary) ordinance this week that would allow for early morning alcohol sales on Sunday, Nov. 8. It’s the date a football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons is set to take place in Madrid, Spain. City Solicitor Frank Schultz said the ordinance came about […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with these upcoming NKY events
With Halloween just around the corner, Northern Kentucky residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season, from haunted attractions and pumpkin carving to costume parades and family-friendly parties. Here are several upcoming Halloween events happening across the region. Newport Pumpkin Carving Contest: Oct. 21 The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a […]
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Kenton County Library to celebrate 20th anniversary of Haunted Library
The Kenton County Public Library will celebrate a special 20th anniversary of its annual Haunted Library event later this month. “For 20 years, Haunted Library has brought creativity, imagination and more than a few good scares to our community,” said Denise Fritsch, executive director of Kenton County Public Library. “We’re excited to celebrate this Halloween […]
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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 […]
