Kenney Shields Park in Covington will be getting temporary (but long-term) basketball courts following a vote Tuesday night from the Covington Board of Commissioners. The commissioners also voted to create a temporary walking path to augment the new courts. Kenney Shields Park is located in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood and has been a community landmark for […]
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Youth fishing derby comes to Prisoners Lake this Saturday
The Covington Parks & Recreation Department will host a youth fishing derby at Prisoners Lake in Devou Park on Saturday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. “This event is a great opportunity for kids and families to learn new skills and spend time outdoors together in one of Covington’s most beautiful parks,” Parks […]
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Flood watch in effect until late Wednesday night
A flood watch is in effect for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties starting tonight and lasting until late Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service. “A warm front will lift north across the Ohio Valley later tonight [and] into Wednesday,” according to the National Weather Service. “Several rounds of showers and thunderstorms will be […]
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Brent Spence I-71/75 ramp closures in Covington delayed again
Ramp closures related to the Brent Spence Corridor Project in Covington onto I-71 and I-75 have been delayed again, this time out to June 8, according to an announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Closures were originally scheduled for May 20, but then some were delayed to May 26 around the middle of the month. […]
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NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues panel to examine progress on regional housing initiatives
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s next Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel will focus on the progress of regional housing initiatives. Set for Tuesday, June 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger, Tara Johnson-Noem, executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, moderates a discussion on […]
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Boone County Public Library Foundation receives grant for Hebron branch project
The Boone County Public Library Foundation received a $25,000 grant to support a revitalization project of the Hebron branch. The game comes from the H.F. & Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation, with Fifth Third Bank serving as the trustee, according to a press release from the Boone County Library. The “Rejuvenate, Grow, Charge: Powered by the […]
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Drees Homes names new Midwest regional president
Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes, one of the largest homebuilders in Greater Cincinnati, has announced the appointment of a new executive to lead its Midwestern market. Scott Drees, the great-grandson of founder Theodore Drees, was named Midwest regional president, overseeing divisions in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis. “I’m honored to step into this role […]
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Monmouth History Bar Crawl coming to Newport in June
The city of Newport along with the Newport Business Council will host the Monmouth History Crawl on Thursday, June 4 starting at 4:30 p.m. The event is run by the city and Newport Business Council volunteers and researchers, with a sponsorship from the East Row Historic Foundation. The city has also worked with the Campbell […]
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Girl Scouts celebrate grand opening of new program center in Erlanger
The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road have a new Northern Kentucky program center. The organization celebrated the grand opening of the new facility in Erlanger on Saturday, May 16. Until now, the closest office was in Lexington, so the new facility will serve as a central hub for the organization in Northern Kentucky. “This […]
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NKY’s first Bank of America branch opens in Crescent Springs
The first Bank of America branch in Northern Kentucky has opened its doors. Located at 627 Buttermilk Pike in Crescent Springs, the new Bank of America financial center is a full-service branch where customers can access personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, financial advising, ATM access and in-person assistance […]
