Construction is now vertical on the new Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder. Plans for the new Bobby Mackey’s honky tonk-bar and music venue were unanimously approved at a Wilder Planning and Zoning meeting on June 22. The plans call for an 8,400-square-foot single-story nightclub. The proposed building will be located in approximately the same location as […]
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Melissa Strange speaks to Kenton County Rotarians in Villa Hills
Melissa Strange spoke to the Kenton County Rotary Club in Villa Hills Thursday, pitching her policy platform and fielding questions from the Rotarians as she prepares for the upcoming November election. “I want to disrupt, and I want to get people thinking again about the candidate that they’re voting for, and not just the party,” […]
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NKY family helps drive record-breaking CancerFree KIDS fundraiser
Six years after being diagnosed with leukemia, 11-year-old Graham Schroth became the face of CancerFree KIDS’ largest 100 Mile Challenge fundraiser yet. Diagnosed with leukemia in 2020, Graham Schroth underwent treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Today, he’s healthy, and this September, his story was front and center as the featured champion of the […]
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Covington recommends 30-day license suspension for Ritte’s Corner Cafe
Covington’s alcohol beverage control administrator has recommended a 30-day suspension of Ritte’s Corner Cafe’s late-night liquor permit, following a hearing on Wednesday. Ritte’s Corner Cafe is located at 3711 Winston Ave., near the five-road intersection in Latonia called Ritte’s Corner. The hearing also saw recommendations for increased security at the bar in the face of […]
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Pendery Park nature trail to open next month
Pendery Sports Park Nature Trail is officially opening in November. Developed through a partnership with Campbell Conservancy, the trail provides residents with an opportunity to explore nature and learn about the plants and wildlife found in Campbell County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at 4113 Williams Lane in […]
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Alexandria city offices, police, community center to move to new city complex
The Alexandria city offices, police department and community center are moving locations. The new Alexandria city complex is nearly complete and therefore those entities will be moving from the current city building at 8236 West Main St. to 8822 Constable Dr. To help with the transition from the old to the new, the administration and […]
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Boone County Animal Shelter, Kona Ice team up for adoption event
The Boone County Animal Shelter is offering a sweet incentive to adopt a furry friend this week. Kona Ice is teaming up with the Boone County Animal Shelter, 5620 Idlewild Road, Burlington on Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. for a special adoption day event aimed at helping local shelter pets find their forever […]
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Covington gets $4.1 million for Winston Avenue improvements
The City of Covington has received a federal grant of $4.1 million to make improvements on Winston Avenue in Latonia. Mayor Ron Washington announced receiving the grant at this week’s meeting of the Board of Commissioners. “This grant is a significant investment in Latonia and an important step toward making Winston Avenue safer for all […]
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NKY school report cards just dropped. See where your school stands.
This week, Northern Kentucky public schools didn’t just give grades, but got them too. All 90 of Northern Kentucky’s schools have now received their latest state report cards, assessing performance during the 2025-26 school year. Report cards look back at how schools performed on six main indicators and overall. A formula combines performance on those […]
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Elsmere recognizes Joe Pannunzio for 18 years of service
Elsmere Mayor Marty Lenhof is celebrating Joe Pannunzio for 18 years of service to the city. On Tuesday, Elsmere City Council presented Pannunzio with a mayoral proclamation and key to the city for his work and devotion to his community. “Mr. Pannunzio has demonstrated unwavering dedication, professionalism and integrity throughout his many years of service […]
