Calling all crafters, a brand new tool has arrived at the main Boone County Public Library’s Innovation Lab in Burlington. The Sawgrass SG-500 printer is designed for sublimation printing and heat pressing. With it, crafters are able to transfer detailed and colorful images on a variety of items like shirts, hats, tumblers, mugs, coasters, mousepads […]
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Life Learning Center to host Black Balloon Project art exhibit
The Life Learning Center, a wrap-around non-profit organization in Covington, will host an art exhibit on March 4 aimed at raising awareness about the toll opioid overdose has taken on the Northern Kentucky region. Called the Black Balloon Project, the exhibit will feature a gallery of photographs illustrating the pain and grief of people who […]
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Covington SWAT team arrests knife-wielding man, police say
Police arrested a man Wednesday at a residence on Idlewood Drive in Covington after a SWAT situation, Covington Police said in a release. The suspect, Jamie Simpson, age 48, had armed himself with a knife and barricaded himself inside a home on the street, according to the release. Police said Simpson surrendered to the SWAT […]
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Nighttime lane closures on I-275 Licking River Bridge in Campbell County start tonight
Single lane closures on the westbound side of the Interstate 275 Licking River Bridge begin Wednesday for maintenance operations. Lane closures will take place at night to avoid peak commute times. The I-275 westbound left lane will be closed beginning Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 11 p.m. until Thursday, Feb. 23 at 5 a.m. The I-275 […]
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Covington reflects on 2022
The city of Covington released its annual year-in-review newsletter earlier this month, which highlighted many of the projects and events around the city that occurred in 2022. Mayor Joe Meyer is quoted in the letter, saying, “‘This past year was particularly rewarding because we took significant steps forward on large-scale projects that will elevate life […]
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Grants given to NKY cities for infrastructure improvement
Some Northern Kentucky cities recently received grants to help fund various programs and services intended to reduce liability and make the community safer. These grants, known as Liability Grants, were presented by the Kentucky League of Cities and will be utilized in different ways by each city. Union will be using their money to repair […]
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Regional discussion event hosted at Newport’s Roebling Books
Roebling Books and Coffee’s Newport location is hosting “Tune of Tomorrow,” a free event with music and discussion on housing, voting rights, environmental justice, and more. Guest speakers include State Representative Rachel Roberts, Elsmere Council Member Serena Owen and others working on regional issues. Musical guests include indie-soul singer Freedom and hip-hop performer Ekknowledge. The […]
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‘Lock your vehicle’ Southgate police chief warns citizens
The citizens of Southgate were recently warned to stop leaving their car doors unlocked. Chief of Police John Christmann spoke about the issue during February’s Southgate city council meeting. “People who have been here have heard me talk about locking your vehicles,” he said. “I’ve been here almost, what, 11 years? I can’t remember one […]
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Independence issues $150,000 to Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky Behavioral Health
The city of Independence will issue a single $150,000 donation to the Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK), a mental health provider that services the whole region. The donation, which resulted from a recently passed resolution from the city council, will consist entirely of federal CARES Act and ARPA money. CHNK has been going to […]
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New Hatchling Harbor Exhibit to open at Newport Aquarium
The Newport Aquarium’s new exhibit Hatching Harbor will bring a new ecosystem and hundreds of animals to the aquarium. The new Caribbean seagrass habitat will be among the longest tanks, at 25 feet, in the aquarium. It’s set in an immersive environment that lets visitors explore this spot between the shore and the reef. Hatching […]
