An inmate from the Campbell County Detention Center walked away from a work site in Wilder and has not been re-captured, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP said 33-year-old Jamie Sage Holt, of Florence, walked away from his job site at around 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. KSP said they were called to investigate at […]
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World’s Longest Yard Sale comes to NKY this week
Mainstrasse Village and Heritage Fellowship in Florence will serve as sites in the World’s Longest Yard Sale from Thursday to Sunday. The sale occurs every August and spans about 690 miles across six states.
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Newport Aquarium unveils ‘Underwater Pumpkin GLOW’ experience
Newport Aquarium is set to open an immersive new experience this fall, featuring larger-than-life pumpkin sculptures of aquarium animals, underwater pumpkin carving by divers and glowing lighting throughout the aquarium, all included with general admission or membership.
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Former Kentucky AG Daniel Cameron to speak at Fancy Farm for Trump campaign
The former Republican Kentucky attorney general who lost last year’s gubernatorial race to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear will speak as a surrogate for Donald Trump’s presidential campaign at the upcoming annual Fancy Farm Picnic. Steven Elder, the political chairman for the Graves County picnic known for political speaking and barbeque, shared the update Monday about […]
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NKY Port Authority, Kenton County seek IRS site project manager
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority and Kenton County are seeking a project manager to lead the development of Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence on the former IRS site in Covington. On Monday, July 29, both organizations posted a Request for Proposal, or RFP, on their websites to solicit bids from interested parties. The RFP is […]
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Boone County GOP sues election finance board over civil rights violations
The Boone County Republican Party and GOP parties from two other counties have sued Kentucky Registry of Election Finance officials for alleged civil rights violations, citing an advisory opinion they said has chilled their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed July 22 in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky by […]
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Newport’s World Peace Bell to be relocated this week
The World Peace Bell is being temporarily relocated to the Newport Public Works lot for storage due to the redevelopment of its site, with the move being facilitated by the Newport Police Department.
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Racist notes distributed in NKY concern residents, prompt calls to action
Catrena Bowman, Erlanger resident and business owner, has reported finding a note with a swastika and racist language in her yard, while residents in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood have found Ku Klux Klan leaflets, prompting local law enforcement to investigate the incidents.
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Graeter’s Ice Cream introduces orange sorbet as summer bonus flavor
Graeter’s Ice Cream has released its summer bonus flavor, Orange Sorbet, which is a refreshing and zesty citrus treat that perfectly captures the flavor of summer.
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Fort Thomas to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with a magical event
The city of Fort Thomas is celebrating Harry Potter’s birthday on July 31 with a photo booth, Hogwarts house sorting ceremony, trivia, birthday cake, live animals, a movie screening and a chance to win a one-of-a-kind broomstick.