What you need to know Florence Finance Director Jason Lewis can trace his public-service career back to the intense call to duty he felt in the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Reflecting on the recent 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Lewis recalled feeling compelled to serve by an overwhelming sense of […]
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New bookstore, The Wordcage, opens in Latonia
The City of Covington has a new book store! The Wordcage, a new used book and media store, opened in Latonia on Friday. Located on Decoursey Avenue near Ritte’s Corner, which serves as the neighborhood’s central commercial area, the new storefront hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. Jessica Whyte, the store’s owner, […]
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How to vote early, vote by mail in Northern Kentucky
Click a bullet point to jump to a relevant section Although Election Day is still over a month out, the window to request a mail-in absentee ballot is now open. Early in-person voting will begin in October. So now is a good time to review your options for early voting or voting by mail in […]
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Holmes High School marching band redefines tradition
Junior Abdul Haseeb raised his white-gloved hands over a field of students and their instruments shining beneath the Friday afternoon sun. “Next week is our first big show in many weeks,” Haseeb told the group. “And we’re gonna rock it,” he shouted. “5-6-7-8!” the group shouted back before music pierced the air. The Holmes High […]
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Northern Kentucky medical examiner’s office, crime lab break ground
Northern Kentucky is one step closer to having a medical examiner’s office again after state and local officials broke ground Friday on a new facility. Construction at the former Highland Heights city building on Harriet Avenue is expected to begin within the next three to four weeks and be completed in early 2028, according to […]
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Camp Springs artist designs poster celebrating 50 years of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
A 14-year-old dachshund from Campbell County helped inspire the official poster celebrating 50 years of one of Cincinnati’s biggest traditions. Camp Springs artist Keith Neltner, founder of Neltner Small Batch, designed the limited-edition poster for the 50th Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, taking inspiration from his own German heritage, Cincinnati landmarks and, perhaps most importantly, his family’s wiener […]
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Drees’ scaled-down Boone County housing proposal advances
What you need to know A scaled-down development proposal from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes has advanced through a key subcommittee of the Boone County Planning Commission. Drees Homes is seeking a zone change for 185 acres along the west side of U.S. 42, between Rice Pike and Bleu Yacht Lane, to make way for a […]
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Covington to approve five more affordable homes for Pleasant Street
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the relevant legislation to begin developing the parcels on Sept. 22, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, Sept. 22, 2026. Covington is set to approve the development of five more homes on Pleasant Street in the city’s Eastside neighborhood next week. This will be the second phase of the city’s attempt […]
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NKU adopts state-mandated policy for firing faculty, including tenured positions
Northern Kentucky University has adopted a new policy under state law allowing the university to fire faculty for financial reasons, including tenured positions. NKU’s Board of Regents passed the policy Wednesday ahead of the state’s Oct. 1 deadline for adoption, with two dissenting votes from regents who belong to the university’s faculty and staff. Passed […]
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Florence considers updates to water, sewer regulations and fees
What you need to know The City of Florence is considering substantial updates to the rules governing its water and sewer systems. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Florence City Council heard a presentation from Public Services Director Eric Hall, who outlined proposed updates to the city’s drinking water and sanitary sewer regulations, along with a revised […]
