The streetcar running on two steel rails, drawing power from an overhead wire, provided a smooth and convenient, relatively inexpensive mode of transportation for busy travelers. Join author and historian Charles Bogart as he shares the history of the horsecar and streetcar lines that operated in Kentucky between 1860 and 1950 in the next virtual […]
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Gateway Community & Technical College to host automotive careers summer camp
Gateway Community & Technical College is hosting an automotive career summer camp for rising high school sophomores, juniors or seniors. June 12 through 14, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will learn shop safety, shop tools, lube oil and filter change, fluid checks, tire rotation, brake inspections, tire alignment, warning lights and basic diagnostics. […]
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Truck accident downs power lines on Stevenson Road in Erlanger
A garbage truck crashed into and knocked over some power lines on Stevenson Road near the Shadyside Drive intersection, according to Erlanger Fire and Emergency Services. Fire personnel are on the scene. No injuries have been reported. Drivers are recommended to avoid the area. The fire department could not determine how long it will take […]
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Covington short term rental public hearing: ‘It will be a balancing act’
“If you’re here thinking that this is a debate about whether we should regulate short-term rentals, you’re in the wrong place,” said Covington City Solicitor David Davidson at a public hearing at The Carnegie on Wednesday night. “We already regulated short-term rentals, and the question is, how are we going to change what we’re doing […]
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Independence Volunteer Corps hosts drive for Kenton County Animal Shelter
The Independence Volunteer Corps is holding a donation drive to benefit the Kenton County Animal Shelter in Covington throughout April. The drive will collect food and other supplies to aid in the care of the animals at the shelter. The corps is asking for the following items: Donors can drop items in the marked barrel […]
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Duke Energy to host leadership and energy career fair for young women
Duke Energy is set to host a leadership and energy career fair for high school junior and senior girls interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. This one-day camp on June 23 will be full of discovery through hands-on activities and panel discussions led by successful women leaders at Duke Energy. Careers opportunities to be […]
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Gateway to host healthcare careers summer camp
Gateway Community and Technical College is hosting a healthcare career summer camp. June 12-15, 20-23 and 26-29 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., students will learn about careers in the healthcare field, meet with healthcare professionals to discuss job duties and education requirements, and learn and apply new skills in simulation labs. Students will also […]
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Independence PD distributing free steering wheel locks to local Hyundai and Kia owners
The Independence Police Department is encouraging residents of Independence who own Kia and Hyundai cars to come to the police station on 5409 Madison Pike to receive a free steering wheel lock, all of which have been provided by manufacturers. The distribution is in response to a spate of car thefts in which car thieves […]
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Burlington Antique Show season opener set for this weekend
The Burlington Antique Show returns Sunday with over 200 antique and vintage collectibles dealers. From 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boone County Fairground, patrons can shop through vintage jewelry, primitives, garden and architectural elements, mid-century collectibles, memorabilia, Americana and a large selection of retro and vintage furniture. The Boone County Fairground is located […]
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Covington commission votes to enter into second national opioid settlement
The Covington Commission unanimously voted to enter into a national settlement with several opioid producers and distributors at its legislative meeting on Tuesday night. The companies involved in the settlement include Teva Pharmaceuticals, Allegra, CVS, Walgreens and Walmart. The settlement is the second of its kind. The Kentucky Attorney General’s office announced the first settlement […]
