The Powerball jackpot is now the highest it has ever been. What are the odds that a Kentuckian will win? The prize is now an estimated $1.6 billion with a cash option amount of $782.4 million. Saturday’s drawing will break the previous world record of a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot in 2016 which was shared […]
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Elsmere initiates community kickball league
The city of Elsmere has officially sponsored a kickball league for children, and one for adults may be next. The last game was held on Oct. 29, and signups for next season will be held in the spring of next year. “This year we had 13 children sign up,” said Elsmere Councilmember Malcolm Daniels. “It […]
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The Newport Aquarium welcomes three new sand tiger sharks
Three new finned friends have arrived at the Newport Aquarium: a female and two male sand tiger sharks. Their nearly seven-foot-long frames and wide toothy grins can be seen in the Surrounded by Sharks Exhibit. Sand tiger sharks may look a little intimidating at first glance, but they are known to be relatively docile, eating […]
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Photos: Taylor Mill Fall Fest
Centerpoint church in Taylor Mill held a Fall Fest at Pride Park Saturday afternoon. The celebration was the first in Pride Park for the church, but city officials said that people were present, ready for the party to start at 10:30 a.m., a half hour before the festival’s designated start time The festival included a […]
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Check out Trick-or-Treat times for your neighborhood
It’s a rainy, gloomy day, but that won’t stop all the goblins and monsters who have a hankering for some candy tonight. While Trick-or-Treat times have become relatively uniform, we still wanted to gather the times for Northern Kentucky neighborhoods so you can double check before you head out with the kiddos (and perhaps some […]
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BLINK brings 2 million to NKY and Cincinnati
BLINK organizers estimate the event attracted over 2 million attendees to the region. The festivities kicked off on Thursday as visitors lined Fifth Street in Cincinnati for the opening parade, and the event continued for four days across several sections of Cincinnati and the Covington area. While the event itself received mixed reviews from Northern […]
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Halloween Happenings in NKY: Things to do before Halloween
Candy, costumes, and trick-or-treating, oh my! Halloween is one of the popular holidays with children, and it is creeping up fast. Trick-or-treating is not the only Halloween activity in our region. NKY is offering some great options to celebrate the holiday. Big Bone Lick State Historic Site’s Monster Mash Bash3380 Beaver Road, Union859-384-3522https://parks.ky.gov/union/events/events/monster-mash-bash Big Bone […]
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Braxton Brewing is bringing back Winter Wonderland rooftop
To utilize its rooftop space during the coming winter months, Braxton Brewing is bringing back its igloo bar with the feel of a premium ski resort. The igloo bar will have newly elevated cocktails and food, featuring items like TikTok’s favorite “Butter Board”, pretzels and beer cheese. Beginning Nov. 2, each of the 10 heated […]
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Fun, frightful weekend coming to Independence
This weekend is poised to be fun and a little frightful at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Independence. Haunted Fairgrounds, presented by Space Cowboys Restaurant Group, will be held 6 p.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22. “Halloween is a fun and big event for a lot of people,” Bill Aseere, an owner […]
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Spooky Secret Tours are back
The Spooky Secret Walking Tours are back with close encounters of the macabre side of Northern Kentucky. Created for fans of the creepy and bizarre, attendees will hear ghost stories, visit haunted sites and learn about some of the area’s more gruesome history. The tour starts on Covington’s riverfront and ends in MainStrasse Village, highlighting […]
