Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business announced Wednesday it had received a $1 million endowment from longtime Economics Department Chair and Professor Gary E. Clayton and his wife, Jonna R. Clayton, to support study abroad programs and provide scholarships for economics students. “NKU is deeply grateful to Gary and Jonna for their remarkable generosity […]
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Special Olympics basketball regionals come to Florence this weekend
The Kentucky Special Olympics Region 2 Basketball Tournament will come to Sports of all Sorts in Florence this weekend. The event will see nearly 450 athletes on 40 teams from throughout the commonwealth, including 17 from Northern Kentucky, come to compete for a spot in the state tournament in March. Teams from Central Kentucky will […]
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Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria set to reopen in Newport this March
Following nearly eight months of suspended operations due to a relocation, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is set to reopen in its new storefront along Monmouth Street. On Feb. 16, Strong’s announced on Facebook that it plans to open at its new location on 708 Monmouth St. in March, which was previously JerZee’s sports […]
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Free Covington rec youth soccer league sign ups open
A free recreational soccer league for kids in Covington opened its registration window this week. This will be the first of what city leaders are hoping to be many youth recreational programs to be established through the Covington Recreation Committee, which was formed last year in response to community calls for more youth recreational activities […]
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Boone County library receives $25k grant for America250 project
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded the Boone County Public Library a $25,000 grant to support a proposed outdoor mural project depicting several national heroes and trailblazers. Through the grant, the Boone County Public Library proposed a project called In Words We Rise: Celebrating American Trailblazers, which would feature an outdoor exhibit at […]
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EducateNKY celebrates $150k grant, Read Ready integration
EducateNKY announced a series of milestones strengthening the Read Ready Network, a regional early-learning initiative designed to ensure more Northern Kentucky children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. The Read Ready Network announced the integration of Read Ready Covington, the launch of the network’s first corporate sponsorship with C-Forward, and a $150,000 grant from the Carol […]
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Poplar Ridge Road in Campbell County closes for landslide repair
Poplar Ridge Road in Campbell County will close for about six weeks to allow for landslide repairs and the installation of a road support wall, according to an announcement from Campbell County on Tuesday. “This restriction is necessary to protect road crews and provide the work zone space needed for heavy equipment and construction activity,” […]
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Dixie Highway reconfiguration paused to allow more public input
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Tuesday afternoon that it was pausing a proposed reconfiguration of Dixie Highway. The proposal, which proved unpopular among local leadership and residents, was put on hold “to allow time to re-examine the project and expand public engagement efforts about the project aimed at improving safety and traffic flow,” according to […]
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$50k winning Powerball ticket sold in Walton
A winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was sold at the Richwood Shell in Walton. Monday night’s winning numbers were: 16, 18, 19, 56, 58 with a Powerball of 6. The Kentucky Lottery advises winners who purchased their tickets at retail to sign the back of their tickets and keep them in a secure location. The winner of […]
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NKY Chamber opens applications for 2026 Business Impact Awards
Which local businesses do you think are making a positive impact in Northern Kentucky? The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Business Impact Awards. The annual awards recognize businesses of all sizes, from startups to established organizations, that demonstrate innovation, creativity, leadership, diversity and strong business practices while contributing […]
