A series of French films and discussion sessions will return to Northern Kentucky University in March and April. The films will be brought to the campus thanks to a partnership between Albertine Cinémathèque of French Films, as well as NKU’s Cinema Studies, English and World Languages & Literatures programs. Albertine Cinémathèque is a program funded […]
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Bellevue renews Red Bike deal
At Wednesday night’s meeting, the Bellevue city council unanimously agreed to renew its agreement with Cincy Bike Share, Inc., perhaps better known under its more recognizable name: Red Bike. Councilman Steve Guidugli highlighted the city’s long history with the public-transit charity. “Red Bike’s been here over twelve years,” he said. The Bellevue city website describes […]
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NKU Athletic Director to depart university
Northern Kentucky University’s Athletics Director Christina Roybal, who has occupied the position since 2022, will step down at the end of May, according to a university announcement, to “pursue other opportunities.” “Christina has achieved what she came to accomplish and will complete her service at NKU on May 30,” according to a statement from University […]
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Newport launches home repair program for income-eligible residents
A new partnership in Newport is working to help income-eligible homeowners make critical repairs so they can safely stay in their homes. The Newport City Commission voted on March 9 to approve a pilot partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati and ReNewport, a citizen-driven, nonprofit community development organization, to provide home repairs for […]
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Additional traffic control measures coming to Girl Scout Bridge
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning to install additional measures on the Covington side of the Girl Scout Bridge, which connects Covington and Newport via KY-1120, starting next Monday. The measures follow requests made by both cities after last year’s reconfiguration of the bridge. The measures – which will initially appear as barrels before being […]
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10th Region semis: Campbell, Scott can’t keep up with MoCo, GRC
Two Northern Kentucky teams traveled East down the AA Highway on Monday looking to earn a spot in Tuesday’s 10th Region championship. Campbell County and Scott came up short, however, in Monday’s 10th Region semifinals played at the Mason County Fieldhouse. The Eagles fell to George Rogers Clark, 81-53, while the Camels dropped their contest […]
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Temporary closure on E. Alexandria Pike in Campbell County due to road slide
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a temporary road closure on a portion of E. Alexandria Pike in Campbell County. The closure is in place south of Cabin Creek Drive between the 0.4 and 0.6 mile points. Weather permitting, on Tuesday, March 10, KYTC maintenance crews are expected to install temporary traffic signals […]
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NKY hazardous waste collection pop-up event to be held in April
A pop-up household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Frederick’s Landing Park in Wilder. The event is for Boone, Kenton and Campbell County residents. For more information on the event, click here. Accepted items include: Items not accepted include:
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This Alexandria artist is putting the city on the map — literally
Sue Watson of Town Artist is creating a new hand-drawn cartoon map of Alexandria, highlighting local businesses and landmarks. Watson creates cartoon maps of cities and towns all over the country. Municipalities typically hire Watson, who owns the company, to do the artwork, but once or twice a year, she said she makes maps of […]
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Camels add to the 10th Region quarterfinal blowouts, now play underdog against Montgomery County
In what was supposed to be the marquee 10th Region boys basketball quarterfinal matchup, it turned out like all the others. A blowout victory. Campbell County advanced to Monday’s semifinals with a 85-56 victory over Nicholas County on Thursday night at the Mason County Fieldhouse. The two met nearly three weeks ago to the day, […]