The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky will offer free fares all day on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025. Free fares will be available on all buses, including normal fixed routes, the Southbank Shuttle and TANK’s paratransit service, RAMP. “Offering free service on Christmas Day is one small way we can give back to the community […]
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Need a last-minute gift idea? We’ve got you covered
Northern Kentucky has a blend of local businesses, shops and experiences that make for good last-minute holiday gift ideas. Here are some specific gift ideas you can easily find around the area: Vintage finds and antiques Route 27 Antique Mall (Alexandria): Route 27 Antique Mall is located in Alexandria’s Village Green Shopping Center. The mall […]
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Labubus, K-Pop Demon Hunters merch top gifts in NKY this year
Labubus and “anything K-Pop Demon Hunters,” said Jane McEntyre, general manager at Learning Express Toys & Gifts in Crestview Hills, are top gift asks from kids this year, although that’s not the only that will make kids happy this Christmas. Any parent who’s familiar with the Labubu trend won’t be surprised. Ditto for K-Pop Demon […]
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Bellevue Police catch the Grinch, save Christmas!
The Grinch has been caught! Bellevue Police successfully thwarted the Grinch’s attempt to steal Christmas last Friday, Dec. 5 as the Grinch attempted to sneak through Bellevue. A patrolman spotted the Grinch just after 2:15 p.m. The Grinch attempted to flee, but the officer gave chase, deploying his taser and inducing the Grinch to surrender. […]
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Florence invites students, residents to spread cheer through holiday card contest
The city of Florence is inviting elementary and middle school students in kindergarten through eighth grade, and community members who wish to spread holiday cheer, to participate in the Florence holiday card contest and card collection. This annual event offers community connection by delivering handmade holiday cards to senior living homes throughout Florence. Florence […]
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Brighton Center seeks volunteers for holiday season
Looking for a place to volunteer this holiday season? Why not head over to the Brighton Center? The Brighton Center is a large nonprofit organization in Campbell County that provides a variety of wrap-around services to families who qualify. Throughout the holiday season, the center holds donation drives, raises money and offers a variety of […]
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Charity donates candy, Christmas cards to Campbell County Detention Center
More than 300 bags of candy and Christmas cards were assembled at the Southgate fire station and delivered to the Campbell County Detention Center Thursday night. The event was arranged by members of Catholic Charities, an organization that assembles various programs in Norther Kentucky such as child and family services, counseling services, housing services, and […]
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Christmas day dinner returns to NKY Convention Center
For the 36th consecutive year, the free Christmas celebration and dinner tradition continues on Christmas morning at the NKY Convention Center. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 25. The Christmas dinner will be served from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No reservations are needed. The convention center is located at 1 W Rivercenter […]
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He visits hospitals as Santa ‘the light that they get in their eyes; it’s just something that you can’t describe’
For 16 years, Ron Gambrell has put on his Santa suit, packed up his sleigh, and traveled to hospitals, doctor’s offices, churches, and daycare centers across Northern Kentucky. Gambrell said God blessed him with white hair and white whiskers, so he plans to continue playing the part of Santa as long as he can. One […]
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Newport Fire Department ‘Beyond the Call’ continues for 29th consecutive year
On Christmas Eve, the Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45 I.A.F.F. will host its “Beyond the Call” program, which assists less fortunate families during the holiday season by providing their children with toys, clothing, food, and other essential needs. Families are selected with the assistance of the Family Resource Center at the Newport Primary School. This […]