It’s been several years since the murals along the flood wall in Newport have been sitting unfinished, but the city promised in an update Tuesday that the murals will eventually be completed. Work on the city-designed murals along the flood wall at Dave Cowens Drive, which were designed to commemorate the city’s 225th anniversary, began […]
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TANK raises bus fares, offers rewards program for loyal riders
By WCPO’s Taylor Woods Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky riders now have to pay slightly more for bus fares, but the transit authority has a program to offset costs for those who rely on this form of transportation. Some TANK riders WCPO talked to already feel the impact of increased bus fares. “I just think it’s […]
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Kentucky AG spearheads effort to close fentanyl ‘loophole’
By WCPO’s Marlena Lang Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is spearheading an effort to stop fentanyl from getting into the U.S. A letter from Coleman’s office addressed to the Trump administration, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security hopes to stop fentanyl from getting into the country. The letter is […]
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Alexandria photographer Tonya Bolton captures confidence through portraits
Cheri LeMarble wanted to help her daughter go back to feeling like her old self: confident, radiant and ambitious. So she sought out Tonya Bolton. As senior picture season approached, LeMarble and her daughter, Cadie, a senior at Campbell County High School, sought the expertise of Alexandria-based photographer Bolton — founder of Tonya Bolton Photography. […]
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NKU, Duke Energy launching on-campus innovation lab
Northern Kentucky University and Duke Energy are launching an on-campus innovation lab to boost its growing College of Informatics. The Duke Energy Innovation Lab, housed in Griffin Hall, home to the NKU College of Informatics, will serve as a workshop for student projects and a destination for K-12 students who want hands-on experience with cutting-edge […]
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Newport’s OddBeast expands production studio, adds key talent
Newport-based motion design and production studio OddBeast is expanding its production capabilities. OddBeast, located at 809 Monmouth St., produces video content for major consumer brands and entertainment entities. Recently, OddBeast announced the hiring of Gracie Markus, a former freelancer, as an associate producer responsible for CGI and live-action requests. “Gracie has been with us in a […]
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48-home proposal in Kenton County; Covington reviews golf cart laws and more in NKY
This week in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will discuss a Fischer Homes 48 single-family home proposal, and Covington will look at expanding golf cart use. 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 […]
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Maintenance, lane closures on Clay Wade Bailey Bridge Tuesday
The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, which traverses the Ohio River between Covington and Cincinnati, will undergo a day-long maintenance project on Tuesday, April 1, according to a recent announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Crews will be working on the bridge from roughly 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Travelers should plan accordingly. “This work will […]
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Les Hill will replace Mike Helmig as Boone County Sheriff
Boone County Col. Les Hill will officially replace Mike Helmig as the Boone County Sheriff. Boone Judge/Executive Gary Moore signed the executive order appointing Hill at a special ceremony Monday morning. Hill has long served as Helmig’s de facto right hand man. Helmig announced his retirement in December, about two years after his diagnosis of […]
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Dan Beard Council partners with Horizon Community Funds to launch support fund for scouting programs
Dan Beard Council, the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area administrative body of Scouting America—formerly the Boy Scouts of America—has launched a fund with Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky. The Dan Beard Fund will support scouts and scouting initiatives and programs in Northern Kentucky and Southwestern Ohio. Dan Beard Council serves 12 counties in […]