The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Tuesday night to continue providing financial support for The Carnegie, a well-known theater and arts education organization located on Scott Street. The City had provided similar funding last year. City documents indicate that up to $60,000 from the city’s general fund will be set aside for the organization, […]
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What’s next for NKY bus routes? TANK to hold virtual public meeting
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, known as TANK, will host a virtual public meeting Wednesday night from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss possible changes to its routes and services in the face of budgetary constraints. The meeting will focus on the agency’s preferred plan for route revisions, which followed a six-month period of […]
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Former Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig dies
Former Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig died Tuesday night. “[Helmig] believed deeply in the power of teamwork and leaves behind a legacy of growing the Boone County Sheriff’s Office into one of the largest and most respected law enforcement agencies in the Commonwealth of Kentucky,” reads an official statement from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. […]
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Florence asks FBI to investigate ‘revenue diversion’
The City of Florence announced Tuesday night it had discovered “revenue diversion activities within a specific revenue stream,” a discovery that had prompted it to contact the FBI to begin a criminal investigation. The City’s announcement, which you can read here, informed the public that the Department of Local Government had granted the city an […]
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St. Vincent de Paul NKY launches third annual Souper Bowl drive
As Super Bowl 60 approaches, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky prepares for the event through its third annual Souper Bowl restock drive. The initiative aims to help restock the St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky network of 29 food pantries, including Choice pantries in Cold Spring and Erlanger. Donations help provide accessible meal options […]
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W3 Financial Group enters Northern Kentucky market
Correction: W3 Financial Group is not merging with financial firm Focus on Success as previously stated. W3 Financial Group, an Akron, Ohio-based wealth management firm, is entering the Northern Kentucky market. W3 announced it would open an office in Fort Mitchell, led by financial planner Mark Miller. In a news release, W3 said the move […]
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How to prevent frozen pipes, avoid water damage in extreme cold
In the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, the cold temperatures that have followed — coupled with severe wind chills — can cause vulnerable water supply pipes to freeze and burst. When pipes freeze, pressure builds inside as water expands, which can cause pipes to burst regardless of whether they are made of plastic, copper or […]
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Notre Dame Academy awards $31K in scholarships for 2030 class
Notre Dame Academy, a private, all-girls Catholic school in Park Hills, announced Monday that it had doled out $31,000 in scholarship money to incoming freshmen in its 2030 class. The recipients were awarded for their high scores on the High School Placement Test, which is required for admission into Catholic high schools. “Each of these […]
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BE NKY releases annual projects report
BE NKY, a regional economic development company, has released its annual projects report for 2025. The annual report measures the economic impact of projects connected to the company for the preceding year. Highlights from the report include 1,914 jobs announced (106% of the company’s annual goal), $425.5 million in capital investment and an average annual […]
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New Year, new career job fair comes to Erlanger this week
Roughly 40 employers from throughout the region will turn out to a job fair at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library on Thursday. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “It’s an all-professions fair with 40 actively hiring employers plus community partners offering support and resources,” according to […]
