Kenton County has officially opened its electronic business tax filing system, the Filing Wizard, allowing county businesses to file and pay their yearly tax returns online. “Our goal was to make it easier to do business in Kenton County,” said Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann in a press release from the county. “With multiple cities […]
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World Affairs Council to host fundraiser gala and trivia night
The World Affairs Council, a local nonprofit that focuses on cultural exchange and global citizenship, will host its annual One World Gala fundraiser at Covington’s Dress Pavilion in April. The celebration is in honor of the organization’s 100th anniversary and will feature a trivia competition for guests about the organization’s history, with prizes from local […]
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Thomas More University welcomes four new Board of Trustee members
Thomas More University announced four new members to its Board of Trustees. At their March 2 meeting, the board confirmed the membership of Joseph Roesel, class of 1964; Dr. Rachel Lehmkuhl, class of 1995; Susan Hackman Sturgeon, class of 1968; and Ted J. Zalla, class of 1990. The new board members begin their terms in […]
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Various lane closures on Burlington Pike for median install
Lane closures for a median install in Boone County on Burlington Pike will begin today. Crews will be working daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lane closures are in place on KY 18 from the overpass over Interstate 71/75 to just past the TA travel center. The middle lane will be closed on the […]
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St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky celebrates 100 years with bourbon raffle
The Diocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Northern Kentucky, a local Catholic charitable organization, will celebrate its 100th anniversary on with a special “Birthday Bourbon Raffle.” All proceeds will benefit St. Vincent de Paul’s emergency assistance program, which provided “emergency financial assistance, food and other basic necessities valued at nearly $4.8 million” in […]
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England Idlewild Park Burlington is hosting a flashlight egg hunt this month
Grab your jackets and flashlights because a nighttime egg hunt is coming to Burlington. March 24, England Idlewild Park is hosting an egg hunt for ages six to 10 to find eggs in the dark with their flashlights. Hunters will search in a field for eggs stuffed with candy, Squishmallows and other toys. There will […]
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Local organization that supports children, families selects new executive director
DCCH Center for Children and Families has selected Denise Govan as the new executive director. Denise joins the center as the third executive director in the past 31 years. Sister Jean Marie Hoffman held that post for 23 years, followed by Bob Wilson’s eight years. In November 2022, Wilson announced his plans to retire this […]
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Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame to induct five new members
The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct five new members at a ceremony on Wednesday at the Gardens of Park Hills. The event will feature a guest speech from Dale Mueller, former Highlands High School head football coach, who led the school to 11 state championships and holds a career record of 309 […]
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Kenton County Animal Services hosting St. Patrick’s Day adoption special
Kenton County Animal Services is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day adoption special from March 16-19. The adoption fee for all pets will be $50. Shelter staff will still be conducting their standard screening and adopter evaluations prior to any adoption being finalized to ensure animals are being placed in the best possible homes. Adoptions are […]
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Human remains found on Northern Kentucky University’s campus
Written by WCPO’s Molly Schramm. Human remains have been found on Northern Kentucky University’s campus, an NKU spokesperson confirmed Sunday. The remains were found around 12:28 p.m. Sunday by a bystander who was on campus for soccer activities. While walking around the soccer stadium, the bystander “discovered what appeared to be decomposed human remains in […]
