Sportsman’s Warehouse and Kenton County Parks & Recreation are teaming up to help maintain the terrain at Doe Run Lake, as part of the Ohio River Sweep with ORSANCO & FORE. This annual Doe Run Lake Clean-Up will be held on Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. You are invited to join the […]
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How bourbon is helping transform NKY from a ‘misfit child’ to a ‘big business and industry area’
“We want to get them from a Miller Lite to a bourbon.” It was the quote of the morning from Richard Dickman, owner Smoke Justis. The NKY Chamber of Commerce’s March Eggs ‘N Issues focused on the growth of the bourbon industry within Northern Kentucky. Kentucky is known for horses, great music and bourbon. In […]
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The Kentucky Side – Episode 4
In this episode of The Kentucky Side, state and local officials are more optimistic than ever about moving forward on the long-awaited Brent Spence Bridge corridor project. But what exactly was that announcement featuring the governors of Kentucky and Ohio, and haven’t we seen this show before? Ohio Kentucky Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) […]
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How Covington has created an ecosystem that supports women- and minority-led ventures
Meet Wendal. He’s a green and navy blue robot. He’s also an artificial intelligence platform that has helped Covington venture capital firm Connetic Ventures fund 58 percent women- and minority-led firms since its inception in April 2019. “We believe the pitch is broken,” said Kim Banham, principal of early-stage investments at Connetic. “We use Wendal […]
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North by Hotel Covington set to open in October
The North by Hotel Covington expansion is set to open in Covington in October, which will extend the hotel’s footprint from 7th Street on Madison to E. Pike Street. Justin Ham, General Manager of Hotel Covington, said he is delighted with the progress the construction team has made since breaking ground on the expansion. “Things […]
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Local eighth grader named Outstanding Cadet for exceptional community service record
Abby Smith, an eighth grader at Beechwood Schools, was selected as the 2022 Outstanding Cadet by the Mary Ingles Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Daughters of the American Revolution ‘Outstanding Cadet’ Medal is awarded to a student cadet who distinguishes themselves through outstanding leadership, courage, honor, service, and patriotism in non-ROTC, […]
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Union ranked No. 8 ‘Best Cities to Raise a Family in the South’
Union is one of the best cities to raise a family in the south, according to Dwellics, a city data analytics specialist that uses various categories and comparisons to help people find the best place to live based on their household characteristics and preferences. Union has a population of approximately 7,400 people. Union is one […]
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Elsmere man hits $250,000 scratch-off prize; arrested days later
Story update on March 3 A Northern Kentucky lottery winner was arrested on drug related charges days after winning $250,000, Kenton County Prosecutor Rob Sanders confirmed Thursday. Joseph Hellard was arrested on March 2 by Erlanger police. According to the police report, Hellard was traveling on Dixie Highway in Erlanger with expired registration. A canine […]
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Point Perk coffee shop helps people with disabilities achieve their highest potential
Riley Hurst could be the poster child for The Point/Arc’s success. Hurst came to the organization to make friends and come out of his shell; then, he discovered The Point Perk. The 19-year-old Fort Wright resident admits he had a hard time making friends. “I was a quiet kid,” Hurst said. “I am on the Autism Spectrum, […]
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Pulitzer Prize winning playwright presenting at NKU
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts will be hosting Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 p.m. in NKU’s Corbett Theatre. As part of the SOTA Summit Series, her presentation, entitled “Art as Mayhem, Joy, Rebellion, and Home,” will be a rare opportunity for the community to interact with […]
