Multiple fire departments were called to two separate fires at Victoria Square Apartments in Newport Thursday afternoon. Newport, Bellevue/Dayton and Covington fire departments responded just after 3:30 p.m. to the first fire, according to a press release from the Newport fire department. “Both fires were extinguished within minutes of the calls and were done so […]
Tag: Bellevue
Posted inElections
Bellevue joins bevy of NKY cities against partisan election bill: ‘It’s a terrible idea’
Cities across Northern Kentucky have passed resolutions opposing Kentucky’s House Bill 50/Senate Bill 50, and the city of Bellevue added its name to the list of the bill’s detractors as city council members voted to oppose it Wednesday. Proposed by Republican state senators in early January, the bills would require locally elected officials to declare […]
Posted inBusiness
Three NKY businesses featured on list of fastest growing southeast companies
Three Northern Kentucky companies were named to Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies in the southeast list for 2023. The list is a regionalized spinoff of the magazine’s famous Inc. 5000 list. In total, 1,125 companies from seven different United States regions were included. The criteria for making the list was based on revenue growth from […]
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Community overdose training being held next month in Bellevue
A community overdose training is being held in Bellevue on Saturday, March 11, and free Narcan will be handed out to everyone who attends. The event will be held at the Callahan Community Center, 616 Poplar St. in Bellevue, at 10 a.m. Space is limited to 40 people, and those interested in attending are asked […]
Posted inCulture
Bellevue to host Winter Carnival, chili cook-off this weekend
Have you ever had a chili flight? Try one this weekend at Bellevue’s second annual Winter Carnival and chili cook-off on Saturday along Washington and Fairfield avenues. The event will include free kid’s games and prizes, Cincinnati Circus Performers, and winter-themed vendors. Bellevue businesses are participating in the chili cook-off. Patrons can purchase chili by […]
Posted inSports
NKY HS hoops postseason roundup: Villa tops Ludlow in 34th
Boys 34th District Tournament (at St. Henry) Monday: Villa Madonna 59, Ludlow 56 The Vikings got a defensive stand late as they avenged two regular season losses to the Panthers in advancing to Wednesday’s 34th District Tournament semifinals to face Lloyd Memorial. Henry Thole led Villa with 38 points and 14 rebounds, making 16-of-25 shots […]
Posted inCulture
Fan Man: The story behind Twice as Nice in Bellevue
“One man’s trash or another man’s treasure” is a common phrase associated with antiques. For Twice As Nice Antiques & More owner Michael Hoffmann, it is the learning process and history behind picking up the 20th century 1934 kids’ pop gun or the early 40’s porcelain Good Year Tires sign that makes the business treasurable. […]
Posted inLocal Voices
Op-ed: Go smoke free, NKY cities
Written by Dayton Mayor Ben Baker and Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves. We are proud that leadership passed smoke-free ordinances in both our Northern Kentucky communities – Dayton was the first in September of last year and Bellevue passed similar legislation this past week on February 8th. We have actively taken the lead and want to […]
Posted inHealth
Bellevue passes smoke-free ordinance with unanimous vote
Bellevue City Council did a second reading and cast a vote on an ordinance curbing indoor smoking at Wednesday night’s council meeting. The ordinance passed by 5-0 vote, with all members voting to carry the ordinance except for council member Mike Almoslechner, who recused himself from voting due to a conflict of interest. The first […]
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Boone County man arrested after early-morning police chase in Bellevue
Written by WCPO’s Christian LeDuc A man was arrested in Newport after an overnight police pursuit. At around 2 a.m. Wednesday, Newport police officers attempted to stop a suspected drunk driver that was recklessly weaving in and out of traffic. Police said the driver fled, which prompted officers to warn surrounding agencies to be on […]
