There is a slight risk of severe weather in Northern Kentucky tonight with the greatest risk being severe, damaging winds, according to the National Weather Service. Most of the severe weather approaching from the west is expected to calm by the time it reaches our region, and the service does not predict widespread severe weather. […]
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Covington expands fleet with electric, hybrid vehicles
The City of Covington is expanding its fleet with the addition of 15 new electric and hybrid vehicles across several city departments, including the police, fire and code enforcement departments. The move follows an analysis from the city’s manager of analytics and intelligence, Todd Sink, earlier this year, which suggested that incorporating EVs and hybrids […]
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Covington Neighborhood Collaborative to host Community Summit
The Covington Neighborhood Collaborative, a consortium of Covington’s neighborhood associations, will host a community summit in May. Dubbed “Encouraging the Livable City,” the event will feature speakers, panels and other opportunities for planning out future civic engagement among the city’s residents. “Covington is at its best when neighbors can show up, learn together and help […]
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BB Riverboats named in USA Today’s top 10 dinner cruises
Newport’s BB Riverboats was named number five on USA Today’s list of 10 best dinner cruises. USA Today’s “expert panel” nominated the operators whose cruises traverse the most scenic routes, offer a diverse selection of meals, provide top-notch service and pull out all the stops to ensure the experience is unforgettable. Then, readers voted to […]
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Campbell County spring cleanup event is back
The Campbell County spring cleanup event is returning May 8 and 9. The event will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at three locations, including the Campbell County Road Department at 1175 Race Track Road in Alexandria, Frederick’s Landing at 100 Frederick’s Landing in Wilder and Pendery Park at 4113 Williams Lane in […]
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Dee Felice Market announces closure
Covington’s Dee Felice Market will close on May 31, the owners announced in a Facebook post made early Saturday morning. When they opened the market in 2020, the owners wrote in the post that they hoped to continue serving the neighborhood that had supported them during their 34 years at the Dee Felice Cafe. “It’s […]
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Covington, Erlanger named 2025 Tree Cities USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named both Covington and Erlanger a Tree City USA for 2025. This will be the 22nd year Covington has been recognized, and the fourth year Erlanger has been recognized. The Tree City USA designation is granted to cities that invest and maintain tree canopies throughout their communities, as well as […]
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Hemmer Construction welcomes new business development director
Hemmer Construction, a construction firm out of Fort Mitchell, is welcoming a new director of business development, John Greiwe, into its ranks. Greiwe will be responsible for expanding Hemmer’s portfolio and work into new sectors, specifically healthcare, mixed-use, multifamily, retail and institutional construction, according to a press release from the company. “He’s here to help […]
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Braxton Brewing marks 11 years with anniversary blast
Braxton Brewing is set to celebrate its 11th anniversary this week with live musical performances and the unveiling of a new beer. Founded in Union by brothers Evan and Jake Rouse and their father, Greg, in 2014, Braxton has grown into the largest brewery in Northern Kentucky. Braxton opened its flagship taproom at 27 W. […]
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AJ Jolly Park opens for season with free admission
AJ Jolly Park is open and ready for summer with free park admission all season long. While the lake and campground are closed for renovations, visitors can still take advantage of: Some special events and programs may have separate fees.
