If you’re heading to Newport for Riverfest, plan to arrive early and don’t count on your usual route home. This year’s Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks is happening on Sept. 6. The annual event draws thousands to the Ohio Riverfront for a day filled with live music and entertainment, culminating in a drone show […]
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Carnegie announces new fund for artists in NKY, Cincinnati
The Carnegie announced the launch of “The Passage Fund,” a new initiative supporting experimental projects, emerging voices and cross-disciplinary collaboration across Cincinnati and Kentucky. The Passage Fund will distribute $60,000 annually to visual artists living in Cincinnati and Kentucky. Artists can apply for support to develop new projects and move ideas from early development into […]
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A court ruling is sending THC drinks back across the river
Sunflower is moving back across the river Fifty West Brewing CEO Bobby Slattery declared in a conversation with LINK nky Sunday afternoon. Sunflower, Fifty West’s popular brand of hemp-derived THC beverages, is set to hit retailers’ shelves in Ohio once again after a federal judge granted it a legal lifeline. Fifty West was among 10 […]
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How to avoid traffic this weekend as festivities, construction collide
August is approaching, and it’s kicking off with a weekend full of activities and events. For those heading to downtown Cincinnati or Covington to any of the festivities set for July 31 through Aug. 2, here’s a look at a few of the many ways to access the fun and navigate around current construction work […]
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CVG passengers face travel nightmare as gov. shutdown disrupts flights
After a three-day travel ordeal, Cincinnati resident Stephyn Ward is happy to be home. “It is the worst travel experience I’ve ever had,” Ward said. Ward’s nightmare began with what was supposed to be a simple day trip to Dallas on Friday. “Well, I flew out of Cincinnati on Friday. I was planning on flying […]
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Over a dozen flights canceled at CVG Friday morning
More than a dozen flights were canceled at CVG Airport Friday morning, one day after the FAA announced it would decrease flight capacity by 10% at over 40 major airports across the country. The FAA announced Thursday it would start with a roughly 4% reduction at airports on Friday, before ramping up to 6% by […]
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America’s River Roots still full steam ahead after poor ticket sales prompt cancelation of major events
Organizers are revealing for the first time why some of the biggest ticketed events were abruptly pulled from America’s River Roots Festival. The five-day event runs from Wednesday to Sunday, kicking off America’s 250th celebration on the Cincinnati and Newport riverfronts. Featuring nine riverboats from seven of America’s historic river cities, it will be the largest […]
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‘Forces of Nature’ Scott High’s marching band competes again after 19 years
For the first time since 2006, Scott High School has a competing marching band. “I’m so excited, I’m so excited. Three competitions this year? I’m so excited. THREE competitions!” is how Scott senior, marching clarinetist and section leader Molly Lucas, described her feelings about this year’s season. The band’s show, titled “Forces of Nature,” was […]
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America’s River Roots Festival announces full music lineup
America’s River Roots Festival announced the full 12-act lineup of the River Roots Concert Series at Smale Park. As part of its inaugural celebration, taking place from Oct. 8 to 12 on the riverfronts of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport, the free five-day event is Ohio River’s largest music festival to date, featuring more than 100 […]
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Newport to take ownership of Purple People Bridge
Once nearly destined for demolition, the Purple People Bridge has instead become one of the region’s most loved connectors, and soon, it will officially belong to the city of Newport. The Purple People Bridge Company is transitioning ownership of the bridge to the city of Newport at a special meeting of the Bridge Company Board […]