Officials plan to ceremoniously break ground on the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project on Friday, according to an announcement from Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The announcement says Beshear, along with Ohio Gov.Mike DeWine, Senator Mitch McConnell and multiple other officials, will travel to Cincinnati to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Mehring Way Friday afternoon. The […]
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Kenton County Schools approves paid maternity leave for teachers
The Kenton County School District Board of Education approved 30 days of paid maternity leave for teachers this week as part of the district’s contract negotiations with the Kenton County Education Association, the union that represents Kenton County teachers. The move follows the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 9 last year, which mandated that Kentucky […]
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Newport opens applications for commercial facade, home repair grant programs
The city of Newport announced that applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The Business Facade Grant Program and the Newport Home Repair Program are aimed at improving commercial corridors and helping homeowners address critical health and safety issues. Both programs were authorized by the board of commissioners through partnerships with ReNewport and […]
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Kentucky nonprofits to rally for 24-hour Kentucky Gives Day
Nonprofits across Kentucky are set to unite for a 24-hour online giving event on May 12. The Kentucky Nonprofit Network, a coalition of more than 1,200 nonprofits across the Bluegrass State, will host the 14th annual Kentucky Gives Day, a charity drive that encourages residents statewide to donate to their favorite nonprofit. The event will […]
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River city students prepare for regional 5K through Girls on the Run program
More than 100 students across four Northern Kentucky river city school districts are building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through Girls on the Run. Participating districts include Covington Independent Public Schools, Ludlow Independent Schools, Dayton Independent Schools and Bellevue Independent Schools. Together, the districts are engaging students in a curriculum that blends physical activity with […]
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Cold Spring Publix announces opening day
The Publix Super Market at 5401 Alexandria Pike will welcome customers at its grand opening on Wednesday, June 17, at 7 a.m. This is the first Publix to open in Campbell County; it is located in the Cold Spring Pointe development. “We are thrilled to continue our growth across Northern Kentucky with a new location […]
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Brent Spence project closures coming to Covington: Plan ahead, be patient
While state leaders on both sides of the Ohio River have been talking about how construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project will affect drivers, Covington is about to feel it in a very real way. Numerous long-term closures are starting on May 20, affecting entrance and exit ramps onto I-71/75 for north and […]
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ARMOR-IIMAK to invest $6M in Hebron facility expansion
ARMOR-IIMAK, a global manufacturer specializing in thermal transfer ribbons and printing solutions for labeling and packaging, announced a $6 million investment into expanding its Boone County facility. ARMOR-IIMAK, located at 2900 Earhart Ct. in Hebron, makes thermal transfer ribbons for digital printing uses. The investment aims to increase production capacity and consolidate certain production volumes […]
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Covington PD seeks camera footage in search for missing NKU student
Police in Covington are seeking surveillance camera footage from the community to help in locating NKU student and Latonia resident Murry (Alexis) Foust, who has been missing since last Monday, April 27. “If you live in the areas shown on the attached maps, please check any home or business surveillance cameras you may have,” the […]
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Jessica Pass named new principal of Beechwood High School
Jessica Pass has been named the new principal of Beechwood High School. Pass currently serves as the assistant principal at Camp Ernst Middle School in Boone County. She will assume the role of principal at Beechwood HS on July 1. “For me, this opportunity is both professionally humbling and personally meaningful,” Pass said. “Beechwood is […]