The AVIS software used for auto-renewal and transfer at both the Covington and Independence offices is down, according to a statement from the Kenton County clerk’s office. “There seems to be a nationwide outage going on right now,” the statement read. “Office 365, Microsoft, and Team are reporting as having nationwide issues and several ISP […]
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NKU Haile College of Business students place third at 2023 Econ Games
Students in Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business stood out with their performance at the 2023 Econ Games, finishing third out of 18 teams with the youngest team in the competition. The joint program, developed by NKU and University of Kentucky to connect students with industry partners, allowed students to showcase their economic business […]
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Boone County District Art Show in full swing
Boone County School Districts Art show has officially begun, highlighting student artwork. Students with a piece in the show should have received a letter that their work was selected. The selected art will be featured at the Historic Courthouse in Burlington at 2988 Washington St. Below are the dates and times to check out the […]
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UPDATE: Erlanger, Cincinnati Observatory to host star party at Flagship Park
Note: Due to weather conditions, Erlanger has rescheduled this event to August 12 from 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event flyer has been updated. The Cincinnati Observatory and the City of Erlanger will host a star party at Flagship Park on Friday, April 28 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Experts from the observatory […]
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Dayton recognizes Memorial Park, Riverfront Commons as public parks
Dayton City Council approved a resolution recognizing Monument Park and Riverfront Commons as city parks at their April 18 meeting. With the recognition, 10% of property in Dayton’s city limits is now public parks. They are entirely open to the public and eligible for maintenance through the use of the park tax. The resolution was […]
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Multiple road closures scheduled along US 42 westbound
There will be multiple road closures along U.S. Route 42 westbound near the I-71/I-75 exit beginning Wednesday evening, according to a travel advisory issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The closures will occur at various locations and times until Saturday morning. The advisory states that work is related to safety improvement along the road. To […]
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Highland Heights weighs possible smoking ban
Highland Heights City Council heard the first reading of a proposed smoke-free ordinance at Tuesday night’s meeting. The council heard a presentation from Breathe Easy NKY, a group made up of local business and health leaders who favor the ban. The presentation brought mixed reactions among the council. The proposed ban comes after other […]
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Annual Dogwood Dash 5K registration now open
Registration for the annual Dogwood Dash 5K is now open. The 5K takes place through the Boone County Arboretum Saturday, April 29 at 9 a.m. The event is held each April as the spring blooms come out of their long winter nap. Awards, door prizes, tree seedlings and refreshments provided to participants. All proceeds benefit […]
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NKU new tool helps students struggling with mental health due to pandemic
The Institute for Health Innovation at Northern Kentucky University has a new tool to help students experiencing psychological distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students and community members now have access to a new website called “Mental Health Warriors,” which provides information and coping tools to those who continue to suffer from post-pandemic psychological distress. Approximately 600 […]
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Enzweiler Building Institute to hold information meeting
The Covington branch of The Enzeweiler Building Institute, which enrolled its first cohort of students this year, will host a free informational meeting on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m at their main location. Students interested in construction and skilled trades are encouraged to attend. The meeting will introduce potential students to […]
