Newport’s new Kroger store with a pharmacy and gas station is officially open. The new Kroger is a $14 million investment in the city. The store held its grand opening on Jan. 30. It is located at 20 West 6th St., across from Wooden Cask Brewing Company. A full-service wine and spirits shop is expected […]
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Cooper graduate set to release debut novel, started in high school
A fascination with history and family roots pushed Peyton Schroer to start writing a book at 15, a project that is now set to be published as a novel. Schroer, a Randall K. Cooper High School graduate, started writing his novel, “Legacy Never Dies,” as a sophomore. Now, in his first year at the University […]
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Boone County orders demolition of Point Pleasant home deemed unsafe
What you need to know Boone County has ordered for the demolition of a dilapidated house off Point Pleasant Road with a deteriorated foundation. On Tuesday, Jan. 29, Boone County Code Enforcement officials informed the fiscal court that a home at 3079 Point Pleasant Road in Hebron had received an anonymous complaint from a resident […]
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Coroner: Woman dies after vehicle went into Ohio River Wednesday
A woman is dead after her vehicle went into the Ohio River Wednesday evening, according to the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office. The coroner’s office told LINK’s media partner, WCPO, Thursday morning that the woman’s death has been ruled an apparent suicide. Cincinnati police said officers responded to Broadway Avenue and East Mehring Way for reports […]
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Water rescue experts warn even in this cold, frozen ponds aren’t safe
As temperatures drop and ice begins to appear on ponds, rescue teams want residents to just stay away from the water. “It’s never safe to go out,” Danielle Gronefield, public information officer for the Boone County Water Rescue Team, told me. Even as temperatures sit near zero degrees — and in the negative degrees with […]
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Boone County group seeks review of jail’s ICE agreement
What you need to know Members of the ‘Boone County is Better’ community group asked the county’s fiscal court to review the Boone County Jail’s cooperation with housing detainees arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. On Tuesday, four members of the group spoke during the fiscal court’s old business portion of the meeting, each […]
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From pandemic hobby to Main Street dream: How Luci Smith built Calina’s in Ludlow
What you need to know What began as a hobby for Luci Smith during the pandemic has developed into a full-time passion. Smith, the owner of Calina’s Cafe, Candles, & Collectables at 326 Elm St. in Ludlow, began experimenting with making candles from upcycled containers. She started from scratch and, over time, became confident enough […]
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Proximity founder is turning parking payments into an economic development tool
What you need to know Proximity founder Grant Murray is turning parking payments into a prime economic development opportunity. His Covington-based tech company, Proximity, has two intertwined functions: providing municipalities with a streamlined parking management platform and leveraging location technology to connect small businesses with customers through hyperlocal, location-based promotions. On the parking side, Proximity […]
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Local mayors discuss possible ban on local short-term rental rules
What you need to know Several Kenton County mayors are expressing concern about the resurgence of possible legislation in Frankfort that would ban local governments from instituting regulations on short-term rentals, such as licensing requirements and caps on the number of rentals that can be established in certain areas. “We want to oppose that,” Taylor […]
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Snow emergencies in effect after record breaking snowfall
Northern Kentucky is still under several snow emergencies after a record-breaking snowfall this past weekend. Snow started late Saturday evening and continued throughout the day Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, Cincinnati received 9.2 inches of snow on Sunday, breaking the previous record of 5.8 inches set in 2004. Schools throughout the area are […]