Tree clearing and other work for the Brent Spence project will begin near the Riverfront Commons in Covington on April 13. The work will take place adjacent to the trail from the intersection of Highway Avenue, or KY-8, and Wright Street to the east end of the parking lot along the riverfront near the Clay […]
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Kenton County PVA announces contract for aerial photography
The Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator’s Office, which is responsible for determining the fair-market value of homes and buildings in the county, announced this week that it had obtained a new contract for top-down and angled photography of structures in the county. The contract will enable the PVA to collect high-resolution images of the properties […]
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Dayton’s Unataza Coffee joins women-owned businesses raising funds for Bethany House
Dayton-based Unataza Coffee was among six Greater Cincinnati women-owned businesses raising funds for Bethany House, a regional provider of family homelessness services. Unataza, at 603 6th Ave., is donating $1 from every pistachio latte sold during March to Bethany House. Community members can support Bethany House throughout March by shopping or donating at participating local […]
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Tire Discounters opens in Fort Thomas
Cincinnati-based Tire Discounters has opened a new store off I-471 in the Ft. Thomas Plaza. The store, located in the former Michel Tire space, officially opened on Jan. 17. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to listed business hours. The […]
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TradesNKY announces four new members to board of directors
TradesNKY, a nonprofit organization that brings trades education into public schools, announced the addition of four new members to its board of directors on Monday. “TradesNKY is committed to connecting students, educators and industry leaders to strengthen the skilled trades pipeline in our region,” said Lorraine O’Moore, executive director of TradesNKY. “These new board members […]
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Snow showers, high winds likely Monday afternoon, evening
Snow showers, low visibility and high winds are possible Monday afternoon and into the evening in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, according to the National Weather Service. “The snow showers will be capable of causing brief periods of reduced visibilities, especially this afternoon,” according to the National Weather Service. “In addition, brisk conditions will prevail […]
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Two shootings at same Melbourne home leads to one death, one arrest
Two separate shootings at a Melbourne home earlier this year resulted in attempted murder charges against a Newport man, while investigators say no criminal charges will be filed in the later shooting death of the homeowner. Both incidents occurred a little over a month apart at 7049 Kohl’s Road in Melbourne. On Jan. 19 at […]
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Covington Public Works hiring seasonal workers
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department is hiring seasonal employees to assist with maintenance work in city parks and public spaces. The seasonal workers will be expected to support a range of tasks, including mowing, pruning, litter removal, cleaning public areas, maintaining public properties and assisting with equipment maintenance. The department will hold in-person […]
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Big Dig 2026: Kids set to take control of construction equipment
Northern Kentucky kids will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some heavy-duty construction equipment— with adult supervision, of course. Big Dig 2026, a hands-on construction event for kids, is set for March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. According to a press release, more than 20 […]
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French film showings, discussions come to NKU this March & April
A series of French films and discussion sessions will return to Northern Kentucky University in March and April. The films will be brought to the campus thanks to a partnership between Albertine Cinémathèque of French Films, as well as NKU’s Cinema Studies, English and World Languages & Literatures programs. Albertine Cinémathèque is a program funded […]