Rivercity Barbell isn’t your run-of-the-mill, membership-based gym. Sure, there’s 24/7 access, and plenty of equipment to choose from. But, unlike a national gym chain, chances are, you actually know the people working out beside you, and maybe you’re even vocally cheering them on. The gym was originally founded in 2012 by Jim and Nicole Phillips, […]
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Covington man found dead in Paris was being investigated for possessing child pornography
A former Northern Kentucky bookstore employee, who was reported missing and found dead in Paris, France, earlier this month, was being investigated for possessing and distributing child pornography, according to court documents. Covington police said 64-year-old Todd Garland had not been seen since June 9. Detectives made contact with Garland on June 10 regarding a […]
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Major child abuse service provider to open new facility in Crestview Hills
What you need to know The Family Nurturing Center, which provides services for victims of child abuse and neglect, is building a new facility in Crestview Hills to provide expanded services to its client base. The organization currently operates out of a rented facility in Florence, but CEO Jane Herms said the space is no […]
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Covington government transition reaches major milestone with final report
What you need to know Covington’s transition to a new form of government reached a major milestone this week. The city committee in charge of issuing recommendations on transitioning the government voted Thursday night to send its final report to the city’s Board of Commissioners. There’s one caveat to the final report–a subcommittee on the […]
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New NKY Regional Trails Plan maps out 934 miles of trails across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties
What you need to know After years of preparation and planning, regional officials unveiled the NKY Regional Trails Plan – a comprehensive master plan outlining a network of paved and natural-surface trails spanning Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The plan, developed with input from 45 local governments, nonprofit leaders, and economic stakeholders, promotes a “braided […]