In a darkened room, Trinity Tillett pulls on a cat-shaped eye mask and headphones plugged into a small black device. The device, called a spirit box, jumps around, scanning different radio frequencies and producing words and fragmented phrases. Tillett relays what she hears back to a huddle of other Dayton Independent Schools students, who writes […]
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Dayton Independent Schools adopts new tax rates, increasing revenue
Dayton Independent School District taxpayers will see changes to their property tax bills as the district generates 4% more tax revenue than last year. Dayton’s board of education voted to adopt new rates at an Aug. 26 regular meeting. Under new state rules, the district had to propose and advertise rates for two weeks before […]
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Plans could transform two former Campbell County schools, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Campbell County Planning and Zoning will hear adaptive-reuse plans for the Grant’s Lick and Silver Grove School buildings. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened in NKY government last week? Covington […]
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FSR Magazine names Dayton’s Wayfarer Tavern in ‘Top 50 Independent Restaurants’
Dayton’s Wayfarer Tavern was named a “Top 50 Independent Restaurant” of 2026 by FSR Magazine. FSR magazine is a trade publication and digital media platform focused on the full-service restaurant industry. It covers operations, culinary trends and business strategies for casual dining, fine dining and independent hospitality groups. The magazine said the 50 restaurants were […]
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Dayton seeks members for various open board vacancies
The city of Dayton has multiple boards that are seeking new members. The current board vacancies include: Learn more about each board and committee here. Those interested in serving should contact the city building at 859-491-1600 or email info@daytonky.com. To fill out an application, click here.
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Five things to know about Dayton football in 2026
While a new field was christened last season, a disturbing trend continued: the Greendevils’ 3-8 record was the third straight losing season. This season’s goal: having the first winning season since 2020. (Dayton went 6-6 in 2022). Here’s five things to know about the Dayton football team headed into the 2026 season: ‘Different, very special’ […]
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Elliott Coffee wins Cincinnati Preservation award
The Garage/Elliott Coffee received the Cincinnati Preservation 2026 Preservation Excellence Awards’ Impact Award for transforming a historic Dayton building into a neighborhood gathering space. Led by Yard & Co., the project reimagined The Garage as Elliott Coffee, located at 825 6th Ave. in Dayton, creating a destination that has helped spark renewed community activity and […]
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Kenton PD to request bid for automated license plate readers, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Police Department is requesting to solicit bids for Automated License Plate Readers. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY gov? Newport town hall draws […]
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Bellevue/Dayton community yard sale this weekend
The cities of Bellevue and Dayton will be hosting the annual community yard sale on June 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The yard sale map is live and can be viewed here:
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Newest stretch of ‘The Riverwalk’ opens in Dayton
The Riverwalk in Dayton hit a new milestone this week with the grand opening of its newest 1-mile stretch. It is another step toward the full 20-mile Riverwalk. Each phase of the Riverwalk brings Southbank Partners and its partnering cities closer to connecting Riverfront Commons and Northern Kentucky’s Riverfront District into a single active destination. […]
