This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss approval of the 2026/2027 budget and continue discussing a ban on electric bikes on sidewalks. 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 government? Boone […]
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Erlanger man identified as missing kayaker whose body was recovered from Ohio River
The coroner’s office in Clermont County, Ohio, has identified a missing kayaker whose body was recovered from the Ohio River after days of searching. Crews initially responded to a call at the Ohio River near U.S. Route 52 in New Richmond, Ohio, at around 4 p.m. Thursday after a report that two kayakers had fallen […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
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NKY-born Airheads celebrates 40th anniversary
Iconic candy brand Airheads is celebrating its 40th anniversary, kicking off National Candy Month. Airheads was invented in Erlanger back in 1986. On Wednesday, June 3, parent company Perfetti Van Melle acknowledged its connection to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community, where the brand was founded and continues to be produced today. “National Candy […]
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NKY residents can receive free AC units as part of St. Vincent de Paul program
As it continues to get hotter, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky is once again offering free fans and air conditioning units to people in need as part of its Summer Breeze Heat Relief Program. The program, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, is in its 30th year. It allows any Northern Kentucky natives who are […]
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Erlanger to host wine and food festival at Eons Park in August
Erlanger will host a free Food & Wine Festival at Eons Park, which is currently under construction. The inaugural festival will feature “an exciting day of good vibes, live music, great food and even better drinks,” according to a social media announcement for the festival. The event is free and open to the public. It […]
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City of Erlanger finance team awarded for excellence
The City of Erlanger’s Finance Department has been honored by the Government Finance Officers Association for excellence in financial reporting. “This recognition is the highest honor in governmental accounting and financial reporting,” according to a city announcement. Founded in 1945, the award recognizes state and local governments that consistently exceed the minimum expectations of creating […]
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Fort Thomas to revisit e-bike, scooter sidewalk ban; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is expected to hold a second reading on an ordinance update that would ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks. 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 […]
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Kenton County planners to review biomedical center for Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a seven-story biomedical education center proposed for Covington’s riverfront is set to go before the Kenton County Planning and Development Commission. 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 […]
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Covington, Erlanger named 2025 Tree Cities USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has named both Covington and Erlanger a Tree City USA for 2025. This will be the 22nd year Covington has been recognized, and the fourth year Erlanger has been recognized. The Tree City USA designation is granted to cities that invest and maintain tree canopies throughout their communities, as well as […]
