Villa Madonna Academy dedicated its new high school and junior high STEM wing on Friday. The new wing is dedicated to Chase and Cole Fischer, who passed away in a boating accident in July 2023. Both had been students at the academy. Chase played tennis and ran cross country. He was preparing to attend the […]
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Boone County Public Library receives grants for free arts programs
The Boone County Library received two grants from the Kentucky Arts Council to support its arts programs. The grants will support three artists, who will use the funding for free performances and arts programs, including a summer concert and a creative residency for older adults. The Boone County Public Library Foundation’s Kentucky Touring Grant 2027 […]
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Allegiant adding nonstop flight from CVG to Orlando
Allegiant Airlines has added a new nonstop route from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the Orlando International Airport. The new year-round route connecting CVG and Orlando, a popular vacation destination, will commence on Feb. 12, 2027. “We’re excited to announce this new route into our growing network and will continue to look for opportunities to connect […]
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‘Bridgerton’ author Julia Quinn to speak in Fort Thomas
Bestselling author Julia Quinn is visiting the Fort Thomas Mess Hall on Sept. 6 at 3 p.m. for Campbell County Public Library’s upcoming “Signature Series” event. Quinn penned the internationally acclaimed “Bridgerton” series, Queen Charlotte, the Rokesby series and more. The signature series event will be held at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall, 801 Cochran […]
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Independence to host Flock camera discussion, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Independence is holding a special session to discuss the city’s use of Flock cameras; Fort Thomas continues its talk for a public meeting about the cameras. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
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Five things to know about Ludlow football in 2026
Ludlow High School is the reigning champion of small‑town roster building among the area’s four public schools competing in KHSAA Class 1A. Over the last two seasons, the Panthers have averaged 41 players on roster — nearly one‑third of the school’s entire male student body. Viewed through the lens of the city’s population of about […]
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E-bike regulations may soon be spreading across Kenton County
Kenton County leaders may soon be taking cues from Fort Mitchell, which will begin the process of regulating e-bikes this week. At the meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group Saturday, Fort Mitchell Mayor Greg Pohlgeers agreed to share the text of the upcoming regulations with other elected officials, many of whom expressed concerns about […]
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Roebling to undergo brief closures this week
The Roebling Bridge will undergo brief periodic closures this week to allow crews to inspect the structural components of the bridge. The inspections will take place from Aug. 17 through Aug. 21. Although the inspections will not require a complete closure of the bridge, there will be periods throughout the week when drivers will not […]
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Crestview Hills approves tax rate increase
The Crestview Hills City Council approved a property rate tax increase at last week’s meeting. Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance that would set the city’s 2026 property tax rate at $0.159 per $100 of assessed property value. Officials said the rate combines the compensating tax rate with an additional 4 percent and […]
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Ludlow discusses potential e-bike and e-scooter ordinance
Ludlow city council discussed the need for a potential ordinance after members described issues they have personally observed with e‑bikes and e‑scooters at last week’s meeting. Mayor Sarah Thompson said she wanted to bring up concerns, and that city attorneys Michelle Eviston and Zach Smith are currently working on this. Thompson said that it is […]
