What you need to know QuikTrip could be the latest convenience store brand to set up shop in Boone County. Over the past two years, Wawa, a convenience store and gas station chain based in Pennsylvania, revealed an ambitious expansion into Northern Kentucky, pledging to open several stores across Boone and Campbell counties. Now, QuikTrip […]
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How’s the progress on Erlanger’s Eons Park?
What you need to know The early phases of Erlanger’s Eons adventure park are coming together. LINK nky joined community members and city leaders this week for a tour of areas that are either complete or near completion, specifically the areas around Houston Road and Sycamore Tree Lane, near the area where the park’s groundbreaking […]
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4th Street Bridge closes Monday
It’s official: The 4th Street Bridge is closing Monday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Wednesday afternoon that the structure, also known as the KY-8 Bridge, will close to all traffic at 9 a.m. on Jan. 12. The bridge, connecting Newport and Covington across the Licking River, is expected to be completely demolished by April. The […]
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Politics NKY Episode 8: NKY Chamber’s Tami Wilson
In Episode 8 of the Politics NKY podcast, Republican Shane Noem and Democrat Kevin Burton talk about the local, state and national political headlines of the day. Then they speak to this month’s guest, Tami Wilson, the vice president of government relations and business advocacy at the Northern Kentucky Chamber. Listen below or wherever you […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission backs Ludlow Schools’ proposed indoor athletic facility
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission has backed a proposal from the Ludlow Independent School District to build an indoor athletic facility across the street from James Rigney Memorial Stadium. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the planning commission heard a presentation from Kenton County Director of Planning Andy Videkovich on the project’s […]
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Independence defers to police to address parking concerns
What you need to know Independence Police Chief Brian Ferayroni and his department will furnish initial recommendations on amending the city’s parking regulations, especially as it relates to consistency and definitions within the city’s laws. The move came as a response to a resident, Dan Burgey, bringing his concerns about enforcement to the city late […]
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Did Covington commissioners violate ethics laws?
What you need to know If you were at the meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners in late November, where the board voted to investigate the safety and financial risks of establishing a public common consumption area – or CCA, where residents could legally drink alcohol outside with some stipulations – you may have […]
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Whitewater Car Wash seeks approval to replace former Frisch’s in Burlington
What you need to know Whitewater Car Wash wants to expand its footprint in Northern Kentucky. To do so, it needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Whitewater Car Wash has requested approval from the planning commission to demolish an empty restaurant building on a 1.4-acre site at 1731 Jones Circle in Burlington […]
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NKU students work to bring under-used dementia therapy to U.S.
What you need to know A group of occupational therapy students at Northern Kentucky University is researching a form of occupational therapy for patients with dementia called cognitive stimulation therapy, which has been arguably underutilized in the United States. “It’s a standard care over in the UK,” said occupational therapy doctoral student Jenna Range, who […]
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A legacy that endures: Oakley Farris’ lasting impact on NKU
Oakley Farris didn’t view his support of Northern Kentucky University as philanthropy; he saw it as an investment in people, opportunity and the future of Northern Kentucky. Farris, a Northern Kentucky philanthropist, made his first gift to NKU on Feb. 12, 1997. He continued to support the university until his death on Dec. 1 at […]