In Episode 5 of the Politics NKY podcast, hosts Shane Noem and Kevin Burton talk to Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer and go through the headlines of the week. If you are unfamiliar with the podcast, you can catch up on Episode 1 here, which explains the format, and Episode 2 here, where Noem and Burton interview […]
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Read Ready Newport targets stronger start for city’s youngest learners
With just 34% of river city children entering kindergarten ready to learn, Newport is continuing to work on its new Read Ready Newport effort to give its youngest learners a stronger start. Last month, the city of Newport announced its partnership with Newport Independent Schools on an initiative called Read Ready Newport, aimed at improving […]
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Portions of Ohio, Licking rivers to close Sunday
The Coast Guard will close and impose no-wake zones in various sections of both the Ohio and Licking Rivers starting Aug. 31 to ensure safety during Riverfest and the Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks show. No vessel transit of any kind or departure from harbors will be permitted during closure times without explicit permission […]
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In Search of the Best: Korean
Beth McDaniel’s In Search of the Best column explores her adventures in food around Northern Kentucky as she looks for the best … everything! If you have an idea for the perfect something, email Beth at mcdaniel.elizabeth@gmail.com. Click here to meet all of our food writers. One of my first meals in Korea nearly snuck […]
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Omnicare laying off dozens in Boone County
Omnicare announced that it will close a CVS Health facility in Boone County, resulting in the loss of 77 jobs. The pharmacy, located at 350 Aristocrat Drive, will start terminations on Oct. 11, according to a WARN Notice Report. Omnicare informed the Kentucky Department of Workforce Development in a letter dated Aug. 6. The letter […]
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Habitat for Humanity to open Florence ReStore next month
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati is set to celebrate the opening of its newly located facility in Florence. The organization will hold a ribbon-cutting at Florence ReStore on Sept. 5 at 12:30 p.m. The store is located at 7102 Turfway Road in Florence. The event, hosted in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of […]
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Taylor Swift Kelce Avenue? Bellevue says ‘anything’s possible’
From Taylor Avenue to Taylor Swift Avenue and maybe even Taylor Swift Kelce Avenue? Bellevue isn’t ruling it out. The idea to decorate and consider renaming Bellevue’s Taylor Swift Avenue sign emerged after Swift announced her engagement to her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on Aug. 27, sparking national media attention. Swift’s announcement on Instagram has already […]
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Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival returns to AJ Jolly Lake
The Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival is returning to AJ Jolly Lake on Sept. 6. The family-friendly event draws local, national and international teams for a day on the water, beginning at 8 a.m. Since 2010, the Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival has been presented by Paddling for Cancer Awareness and hosted by the Kentucky Thorough-Breasts Dragon […]
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Covington tables drinking area vote again
A vote on establishing a public drinking area was postponed again at this week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners. The ordinance that would have established the area, similar to the DORA at The Banks in Cincinnati, was due for a second reading on Tuesday. However, Commissioner Tim Acri, who first proposed the idea in […]
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Florence discusses plans to transform five East Side properties
Florence is reimagining its East Side, with City Administrator Joshua Hunt unveiling draft plans for five city-owned properties. Hunt briefed the Florence City Council at its Aug. 26 regular business meeting on upgrades to the properties. The discussion centered on proposed master plan improvements for five East Side properties. “Some of them we’ve owned for […]