The pig that charmed crowds at parades and fairs across Northern Kentucky last year is now serving as the face of a new mission to encourage young people to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Boss Hog became the mascot of AnyWeather, a construction service company, last year after owner Phil Griffin purchased the pig […]
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Meet farmers, shop local on Campbell County’s Backroads Farm Tour
Campbell Countians can slow down, take the scenic route and discover the farms that help shape the county’s rural landscape during the county’s backroads farm tour. The Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour is July 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. rain or shine. See the county as you never have before during the self-guided driving […]
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Newport town hall draws crowd over proposed Flock cameras
“Newport does not need to be a guinea pig for invasive technological surveillance,” said Newport resident Jeff Richardson Wednesday night. “One of the most controversial issues in America.” The Newport Police Department held a town hall meeting on July 8 for residents to ask questions about the city’s consideration of Flock cameras. Members of the […]
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What happens if Mitch McConnell leaves office? Kentucky’s Senate vacancy law explained
What you need to know With longtime Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, hospitalized since June 14, there is renewed public attention to a Kentucky law outlining procedures for filling a Senate vacancy. Despite McConnell previously announcing his intention to retire from the Senate at the end of his term, his hospitalization has raised questions about […]
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Planning commission votes against 68-lot Drees project in Kenton County
What you need to know A proposed 68-lot Drees Home development hit a major roadblock this week when the Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously recommended against a zoning change that would have allowed its construction. “I don’t know that we have what we need to approve,” said Planning Commission Vice-Chair Paul Darpel, “if we even […]
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Lisse in Mainstrasse closes without warning
The Dutch steakhouse Lisse in Covington has closed without warning. Lisse opened in 2016 at 530 Main St. in Mainstrasse Village. It was well-known for its focus on fresh vegetables, giant steaks and Dutch-inspired cuisine that reflected the heritage of owner Hans Philippo. A notice was seen posted on the restaurant’s side door Tuesday announcing […]
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Erlanger Toyota named in federal civil rights and sexual harassment lawsuit
What you need to know A federal civil rights lawsuit accuses Toyota Boshoku’s North American headquarters in Erlanger of failing to act on complaints of widespread sexual harassment at one of the company’s Tennessee facilities. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and […]
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Newport Police to host Flock camera town hall, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Newport Police Department is hosting a town hall to answer questions about Flock cameras. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home […]
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How’s the new Kenton County park project going?
Kenton County is turning a former golf course into a sprawling public park, with trails open now and major amenities on the way. The former Fox Run Golf Course — all 225 acres of it — is now the foundation of a new Kenton County park. The trail system is open to visitors now, and […]
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Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home Burlington Pike development
What you need to know Northern Kentucky-based Arlinghaus Builders wants to develop 182 home subdivision on the site of the former Oak Ridge Farm along Burlington Pike between Shady Hollow Lane and Springfield Boulevard. In order for the homebuilder’s proposal to move forward, Arlinghaus needs the approval of the Boone County Planning Commission to change […]
