Last year Meghal Patel and his Ameristop store in Bellevue became an Internet sensation. When word got out on the foodie Facebook group Chowdown Cincinnati about his soft serve ice cream offerings, people came in droves. Patel’s soft serve business has been booming ever since. “It’s pretty common for me to go through 20 gallons […]
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Fort Thomas offers two new business support grants
Two new business support grants will offer small businesses in Fort Thomas opportunities for interior improvements and, for new businesses, a rent subsidy program. The city has set aside $120,000 for each program taken from funds provided through the federal American Recovery Plan Act. The Business Interior Upfit Grant provides money for improvements, renovations and/or […]
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Why do so few Democrats represent Northern Kentucky?
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce held its annual Legislative Recap Breakfast on Thursday morning. They had three Northern Kentucky Representatives and one Senator talk about important aspects of the 2022 General Assembly Session. Besides being from Northern Kentucky, the legislators all had two more things in common: they are all Republican and they all […]
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Second regional driver licensing office opens in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has opened a new driver licensing regional office in Covington. Previously, the only location option for Northern Kentuckians for driver licensing services was in Burlington. Kentuckians used to be able to go to the office of the circuit court clerk in their county. Licensing offices went regional after the services were […]
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Covington has no plans to enact e-scooter curfew similar to Cincinnati
As the city of Cincinnati enacts limits on when people can operate e-scooters, Covington has no plans to follow suit. “We are not working on anything that would limit their usage,” said Dan Hassert, Covington’s communications manager. Scooters will only be functional in Cincinnati between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. The scooters — such as […]
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Boone County opponents in primary commissioner race get personal
Boone County Commissioner Charlie Kenner is being challenged in the 2022 Primary by the leader of his local party. Chet Hand is the chairman of the Boone County Republican Party, and he said he threw his hat in the ring for the seat “because I couldn’t get anybody else to do it.”
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Nonprofit plans to put trauma kits in every sheriff’s cruiser in Kentucky
Written by Craig McKee, WCPO anchor The tornadoes that hit Kentucky last December meant an emergency response from across the country. One of the teams who responded was the Cincinnati chapter of Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. While they were helping with rescue and recovery efforts in Dawson Springs, chapter commander Dave Jardon said he realized […]
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Northern Kentucky senators secure road funding for Kenton County
The 2022 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly concluded on Thursday, April 14. This year’s road plan included funding for significant projects in Kenton County. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) and Senate Budget Chair Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) played instrumental roles in securing funding for these vital projects. “I’m grateful to be […]
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16 Lots is coming to Newport
Mason’s 16 Lots Brewing Company is opening a second location at Newport on the Levee. The brewery has a 2,000 square foot tap room in Mason with a selection of beers, ciders, wines and food from Mad Monks Pizza. “We’ve built an incredible consumer base in Mason and are so excited to showcase our team’s […]
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How to save at the pump: Kentucky gas prices still high but slowly improving
Gas prices in Kentucky are cheaper than the national average—more than $.30 cheaper a gallon—but Kentuckians are still paying more than a dollar above last year’s price. While it can be frustrating to pay so much for gas, there are ways to save. Consumer Reports advises to watch your speed and drive smoothly. Driving habits […]