‘Vital for our future’ Newport leaders split on tourism tax approach amid rising costs
Newport has quickly become a prime tourism destination in Northern Kentucky. But one city commissioner says Newport is not getting its fair share. For every visitor who stays in one of Newport’s hotels, 5% of the revenue goes to Campbell County Tourism through a regional tax agreement with MeetNKY. “The…
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Cold Spring Publix is officially open
Campbell County’s first Publix Supermarket is open and welcoming customers in Cold Spring. The Publix at 5401 Alexandria Pike held…
Edgewood Public Works Association member earns second place at regional rodeo
Public Works Association member Ryan Wilkerson secured second place in the skid steer event at the 2026 American Public Works Association Northern Kentucky…
Black Excellence Awards happen Saturday at Covington Landing
The Northern Kentucky Juneteenth Committee will host an event in Covington on Saturday, the day after Juneteenth, recognizing Black excellence…
Democratic state lawmaker prepares data center regulation bill for next year
A Democratic state lawmaker is working on a bill to file next year in Frankfort that would try to regulate…
Email from Bevin’s account accuses estranged son of trying to ‘shake parents down for money’
An email Friday from former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s personal account to various media outlets, blasts lawyers for his estranged…
Man convicted in Kenton County among those posthumously pardoned for aiding enslaved people
A man who helped enslaved people escape to freedom—and was convicted in Kenton County for it—was among those pardoned by…
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