Voters got a preview of the possible future of Campbell County leadership Friday as Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and challenger Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell squared off in a debate ahead of the May 19 Republican primary. The May 8 debate, put on by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, was only open to chamber members, but […]
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Election finance complaint filed against Chet Hand ahead of May 19 primary
What you need to know Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand refuted claims made in an election finance complaint filed last week amid an increasingly contentious judge/executive primary against incumbent Gary Moore. Eighteen days before the May 19 primary election, Boone County resident Phyllis Sparks filed a complaint with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, accusing […]
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Rally at Ovation to bring Friday night Reds game festivities to Newport riverfront
Cincinnati Reds fans will be able to enjoy Friday night home games throughout the 2026 season thanks to Rally at Ovation, a family-friendly event series that will open the development’s riverfront plaza. Programming will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on select Fridays in May, June, July, August and September at Ovation Plaza, located at […]
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La Ru Lanes in Highland Heights announces permanent closure
La Ru Bowling Center, a bowling alley long considered a staple of Highland Heights, announced its permanent closure in a Facebook post. La Ru, originally opened in 1958 by Bud Tedesco and John Langenbahn at 2443 Alexandria Pike, changed ownership several times before Kati and John Manning acquired it in October 2022. La Ru featured […]
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Boone County Planning Commission advances proposal for second Planet Fitness in Florence
What you need to know Florence is one step closer to getting its second Planet Fitness after the Boone County Planning Commission recommended approval of a proposed gym development on Wednesday, May 6. Midwest Fitness Partners, a holding company that operates around 60 Planet Fitness gyms, seeks to develop a two-story, approximately 33,000-square-foot Planet Fitness […]
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Campbell County accepts $3.5M bid for AJ Jolly lake spillway project
If you’ve visited AJ Jolly Park recently, you probably noticed the lake has been lowered and is under ongoing excavation. Lowering the AJ Jolly lake water level was necessary for safe dam work and also enabled the county to complete other significant improvements simultaneously. As part of that work, the Campbell County Fiscal Court accepted […]
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Hidden treasures with bigger purpose: Inside Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores in Northern Kentucky are turning donated home goods into affordable housing opportunities for local families. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores are owned and operated by the organization to generate revenue to build homes in the community. Two stores operate in Northern Kentucky. One in Bellevue at 15 Donnermeyer Drive and one in […]
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Cold Spring Publix announces opening day
The Publix Super Market at 5401 Alexandria Pike will welcome customers at its grand opening on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 a.m. This is the first Publix to open in Campbell County; it is located in the Cold Spring Pointe development. “We are thrilled to continue our growth across Northern Kentucky with a new location […]
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Brent Spence project closures coming to Covington: Plan ahead, be patient
While state leaders on both sides of the Ohio River have been talking about how construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project will affect drivers, Covington is about to feel it in a very real way. Numerous long-term closures are starting on May 20, affecting entrance and exit ramps onto I-71/75 for north and […]
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These Covington skaters aim to change attitudes, build community
What you need to know Skateboarders and cops don’t always have the best relationships, even when there aren’t explicit rules against skateboarding on the books. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? A new fellowship of skaters in Covington is trying to carve out designated spaces for skaters around the city, ease […]
