Ken and Mary Lucas have been named the grand marshals of the Union Celebrates America parade.
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Dayton names Juneteenth a city holiday
The City of Dayton is officially recognizing Juneteenth (June 19) as a city holiday. Juneteenth is an important day in American history, commemorating June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that all slaves were to be freed […]
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City of Dayton may soon be smoke-free
The City of Dayton could be smoke-free in the near future. At the next city council meeting on July 19, there will be a first reading of a proposed ordinance regulating smoking in the Campbell County city. Dayton City Administrator Jay Fossett said that currently it is up to each business to make a decision […]
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NKY Chamber of Commerce honors NKU president with Community Award
Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya received the NKY Community Award Tuesday from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented by the Chamber to individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky metro that have made a positive difference in the community. Vaidya has been president at NKU since 2018. “Since being […]
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Cold Spring woman battling breast cancer hits $103,000 Ky. Lottery jackpot
A Cold Spring woman had a very good weekend during a period in her life that has been challenging. The Kentucky Lottery announced Tuesday that the woman, who asked to remain anonymous, was in disbelief after winning more than $103,000 in the lottery’s Instant Play game online. The lucky event followed a recent diagnosis of […]
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Ludlow Memorial Park reopens after months-long closure and ‘ongoing battle’ to keep people out
Memorial Park in Ludlow reopened Memorial Day weekend after it was closed in October 2021 to undergo renovations. After two years of planning on top of seven months of work, the park officially reopened with a new baseball field, playground equipment, fresh concrete, concessions, and bathrooms. In May, a grand opening was held for the […]
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Bellevue approves use of golf carts on certain streets within city
The City of Bellevue is following other Northern Kentucky cities’ lead and allowing the use of golf carts on roadways. Golf carts aren’t just used on the golf course anymore; they allow for quick and easy transportation around cities like Fort Thomas and Ludlow. Bellevue City Administrator Frank Warnock called it a “somewhat aggressive move” […]
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Parents desperate to find baby formula may face six to eight weeks before shelves are restocked
“One day, I went to six different Krogers around Kentucky.” “Me and my husband both went to seven different stores in one day and couldn’t find anything.” “I have driven everywhere within a two-hour range to Krogers for formula.” Parents in Northern Kentucky have struggled to find cans of powdered formula for about two months. […]
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The Peach Truck making its summer return to Northern Kentucky
Nashville-based fruit delivery service The Peach Truck is returning to Northern Kentucky this summer. The Peach Truck will be located in Northern Kentucky for five days throughout the summer months of June, July and August. Customers will be able to choose from three product offerings: a 25-pound box of peaches for $50, a 10-ounce bag […]
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Photos: NKY Pride parade and festival
NKY Pride returned as a full event on Sunday after two years of pandemic-related disruptions. A parade snaked through downtown Covington with a record 45 entries rolling south on Madison and then east on Pike Street before riding up Main Street, leading revelers to the Pride Festival along Sixth Street and in Goebel Park in […]
