Low voter turnout is a persistent problem in NKY. What actually works to fix it?
For years, Northern Kentucky has struggled to get voters to the polls, particularly in nonpresidential elections. Improving turnout might require more than convincing residents to participate. It could mean changing how Kentucky conducts its elections. From expanding early voting to opening partisan primaries to independent voters, researchers and election experts…
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NKY transportation officials warn about campaign signs along state highways
With the midterm election just around the corner, campaign signs are popping up everywhere across Northern Kentucky — and transportation…
Fort Mitchell city admin named as new Area Development District director
Edwin King has been named as the new executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, often shortened to…
Fort Thomas restaurant ‘The Post’ listed for sale
The Post, a bar and restaurant in Fort Thomas, announced it is for sale. The restaurant, located at 1136 S…
NKY middle schools surge ahead as scores decline across Kentucky
Northern Kentucky middle schools’ performance lead over the rest of the commonwealth grew dramatically last year. The region’s 21 middle…
Sewer line break leads to wastewater spill into Banklick Creek
A sewer line near KY 536 broke Sunday, spilling untreated wastewater into Banklick Creek. Crews have responded to the spill…
From near collapse to a vodka venture: PatientPoint’s Mike Collette reflects on the pivots that shaped his career
PatientPoint founder Mike Collette’s entrepreneurial journey took him from nearly losing the company he built to rescuing a struggling premium…
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