Archer Daniels Midland, a multinational food-processing corporation, will expand its Boone County facility thanks to a $16 million investment. The facility, located at 1260 Pacific Ave. on the border between unincorporated Boone County and Erlanger, serves as a regional hub for the company’s research, development and manufacturing. The expansion is expected to add approximately 14,000 […]
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Independence to vote on 336 apartments, space for 10 businesses, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a proposed development could bring 336 apartments and 10 businesses to roughly 40 acres in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Newport explores new historic […]
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DAV, RecruitMilitary to host free virtual career fair for veterans Aug. 4
The Disabled American Veterans, an Erlanger-based nonprofit, and RecruitMilitary will host a free virtual career fair for veterans and military families. Slated for Tuesday, Aug. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, the National Virtual Veterans Career Fair will connect job seekers with employers from across the country. The job fair is free for […]
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Police training to take place at Twenhofel Middle School Tuesday
Independence Police, Kenton County Police and the Kenton County Sheriff’s Office will use Twenhofel Middle School in Independence to perform active shooter response training exercises on Tuesday. “As part of this training, community members may observe an increased police presence in the area surrounding Twenhofel Middle School and Hickory Grove Baptist Church,” according to a […]
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Cold Spring asks residents whether city needs a dog park
Should Cold Spring build a dog park? City leaders are asking residents for feedback. Residents Racheal Neal, Erin Hildebrandt and Dan Wood have approached the city and presented some possible plans for what a dog park could look like in Cold Spring, including most recently at the July 27 city council meeting. “Our big thing […]
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FIESTA tutoring program brings together English and Spanish speaking students
A grinning soon-to-be second-grader fished through a lasagna tray, grabbing squares of cardboard etched with words. It was a game he was playing with another student who was learning English, and two high school Spanish students to practice reading and sounding out words. They were at a free, weekly tutoring program at FIESTA, a nonprofit […]
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CVG partners with German airport technology alliance to advance aviation innovation
Leaders of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport have signed an agreement with the German Airport Technology & Equipment Alliance to advance supplier innovation, technology testing and international business collaboration. The agreement was signed at the recent Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom, held July 20 to 24. The GATE Alliance is a consortium of […]
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How to avoid traffic this weekend as festivities, construction collide
August is approaching, and it’s kicking off with a weekend full of activities and events. For those heading to downtown Cincinnati or Covington to any of the festivities set for July 31 through Aug. 2, here’s a look at a few of the many ways to access the fun and navigate around current construction work […]
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KOI Superior Walls opens new manufacturing facility in Burlington
What you need to know After two years of construction, KOI Superior Walls President Ross Votel unveiled the company’s new 38,000-square-foot headquarters in Burlington. In 2024, the company broke ground on its new Burlington facility at 5719 Limaburg Road. The new facility will increase the company’s production capacity and add 6,000 square feet of office […]
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Where to get free back-to-school supplies in NKY
Northern Kentucky kids can gear up for the school year with free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and even personal computers available at local events across the region this month. LINK nky compiled a list of some of those back to school events and resources independently organized by local officials, businesses and other groups. Free resources […]
