This holiday season, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, is bringing back its “secret” holiday bus, offering every passenger a free ride. TANK is a public transit system serving Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties and downtown Cincinnati. Fully decorated inside, the holiday bus service has begun. It will run through Dec. […]
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‘All you have to do is show up’ Newport nonprofit seeks volunteers to empower youth
“I’ve learned that no matter what, you will always be able to find someone who cares about you and wants you to be here and will support you,” said 13-year-old Rowan from Florence. “And I did learn how to make an omelet, too.” Newport-based non-profit Mentoring Plus works to build relationships with 13 to 21-year-olds. […]
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Here’s where NKY residents can drop off hazardous waste for free
If you have old electronics, car fluids or gas tanks you’ve been meaning to get rid of safely, now is your chance. Bring your household hazardous materials for safe disposal to Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way in Florence on Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to Boone, […]
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2024 NKY General Election Results
Below are national and statewide election results as reported by the Associated Press. Find local results here: Boone County results, as reported by the Kentucky State Board of Elections Campbell County results, as reported by the Kentucky State Board of Elections Kenton County results, as reported by the Kentucky State Board of Elections
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Campbell County joins Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority
Campbell County has passed a resolution to participate in the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority, which aims to create a river recreation authority for 25 counties bordering the Ohio River.
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Funding for SROs beefed up as school ‘guardians’ law takes effect
As a new school safety law that will allow armed military veterans and former police to patrol schools took effect last week, state officials touted funding for sworn law enforcement on school campuses. State education finance official Matt Ross reminded superintendents in a July 9 webcast about new state funding available to offset the salary […]
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Housing gap in Northern Kentucky: Boone County faces largest shortage
A new study shows Northern Kentucky made up about 12% of the state’s housing gap in early 2024, putting the tip of the state’s “golden triangle” near the top of a list of ten Kentucky counties with the greatest housing needs. The housing supply gap analysis study, released this spring, shows Boone County with the […]
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Bengals’ Sam Hubbard foundation donates turkey dinners to Bellevue School District
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard gave turkey dinners to about 60 families in the Bellevue School District on Tuesday at Grandview Elementary School. “A nice meal means a lot and goes a long way during the holidays,” Hubbard said. Hubbard helped distribute turkeys, homemade side dishes from The Passion Plate and mini footballs Tuesday […]
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Highlands Beats Campbell County 38-15
Highlands earns bounceback victory PHOTO: Allen Ramsey, DWCPhoto.com. Highlands senior linebacker Ben Ziegler (right) puts pressure on Campbell County quarterback Carson Plessinger (left) in Friday’s non-district game. Ziegler had 2.5 sacks in the 38-15 Bluebird victory. Stephen Lickert was not kidding when he said, “Highlands is Highlands” leading up to the game Friday. The former […]