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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Covington Police host reading event with kids in City Heights
Children at City Heights in Covington were treated to free books, popsicles and a photo booth on Thursday evening by Read Ready Covington. Covington Police Officer Rachel White, who organized the event, said Ready to Read with Covington PD is a way for the Covington Police to connect with the community, build relationships and provide […]
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Erlanger boy helps raise $7,500 for cancer research
A 6-year-old in Erlanger helped raised nearly $7,500 for cancer research by riding his bike.
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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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Paddlers on 250-mile trek down the Ohio River stop to help dedicate Covington Plaza access point
Last year’s official opening of the $6.5 million revampment of the Covington Plaza helped revive the formerly neglected riverfront in Covington. One feature is a small concrete ramp for paddlers, or canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts. The canoe ramp provides a link between the 11-mile River Commons hiking & biking trail and the Ohio River. On […]
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Bourbon enthusiasts invited to celebrate National Bourbon Day with events across NKY’s B-Line
It’s no secret that the Commonwealth is home to world-famous bourbon, with multiple distilleries located in Northern Kentucky. On Tuesday, June 14, meetNKY, in conjunction with The B-Line, Northern Kentucky’s Bourbon experience, is inviting bourbon fans from across the Tri-State to celebrate National Bourbon Day with a variety of events and specials at participating B-Line […]
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Performance Series at Falcon Theatre brings together poets and songwriters
A local folk trio is hosting a house party-style event on June 16 at Newport’s Falcon Theatre, part of a series bringing together poets and songwriters. The series is the brainchild of members of Raison D’etre, three women folk artists who have been performing in the region for 31 years. The event is dubbed “Girl […]
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Purple People Bridge Celebrates 150th anniversary with Big Bourbon Bash
The Purple People Bridge turned 150 years old this year and to celebrate the sesquicentennial, the bridge is hosting a series of events throughout the summer, starting with the Big Bourbon Bash on Thursday, June 16. President of Newport Southbank Bridge Company Will Weber said he was excited to invite people down to the […]
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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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Independence says yes, Taylor Mill no to contributing funds for BLINK
The immersive light and art show known as BLINK is set to return to the Cincinnati area this fall, and organizers and local civic leaders are hoping to see Northern Kentucky included just as it was in 2019. That year, when an estimated 1.3 million people experienced the massive event, BLINK stretched from downtown Cincinnati […]