Northern Kentucky once was one of the most criminally corrupt places in the United States. Covington and Newport were hotbeds of bootlegging, gambling and prostitution. Many public officials, if they couldn’t be bought by racketeers, were themselves criminals. The ways that Covington and Newport deal with that history are complicated. Newport, in some ways, leans […]
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The Sunday Story Podcast: Sin City: A look at Newport’s risqué past
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 8 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. This week on The Sunday Story, business reporter Kenton Hornbeck explores Newport’s history of gentleman’s clubs. You can listen to this story below or read the full story here. In 1976, if you decided […]
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Sin City: A look at Newport’s risqué past
This story originally appeared in the Sept. 8 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. To listen to the Sunday Story podcast episode, click here. “GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS” “THE PRETTIEST GIRLS ON THE STRIP R HERE” “CONTINUOUS ADULT ENTERTAINMENT” In 1976, if you decided to take a lunchtime stroll […]
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From The Licking River to New Orleans: New App, Research by NKU Celebrates Original Bourbon Trail
NKU grad students study Licking River bourbon trail as it follows the path of Jacob Spears, regarded as one of the first to produce bourbon back in the 1790s…. View on the Licking, Kenton, Co. (Pic: NKYviews.com) By Jessie Eden Do you know the history of bourbon? Sure, you may have treated yourself to a […]
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This Bourbon Trail Beauty in Maysville Needs Your Love (Part One)
Take a peek inside this 18th century Maysville home… For Sale: This big Bourbon Trail beauty in Maysville needs your love By Jessie Eden If you’re a house nerd like myself, you find a great fascination with certain things. I take great joy in the history behind worn, hardwood floors and arched windows. Give me […]
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Junior Renaissance Camp Teaches Kids About Fort Thomas History
Model of statue of General George Thomas, the city of Fort Thomas’s namesake. (FTM file) By Robin Gee, City Council Beat Editor Students in fifth through eighth grade can learn more about Fort Thomas history at the Junior Renaissance Camp to be held Monday, June 24, through Thursday, June 28. 859-781-5777. This is an advertisement. […]