What you need to know Fifty West Brewing CEO Bobby Slattery said his Cincinnati brewery has lost millions of dollars in revenue opportunities since Ohio prohibited the sale of hemp-derived THC beverages outside of licensed cannabis dispensaries earlier this year. In late 2024, Fifty West launched its line of hemp-derived THC beverages, Sunflower, which generated […]
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Florence Juneteenth celebration returns with history exhibits, performances and family activities
The Florence is set to come together for the fourth straight year in celebration of Juneteenth, the annual federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. On Friday, June 19, from noon to 5 p.m., Florence-based nonprofit Family By Family and the City of Florence will host the fourth annual Juneteenth Community […]
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NKY Chamber hosting annual golf outing and networking event this August
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf outing is slated for Thursday, Aug. 6, at The Golf Courses of Kenton County. Running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the event offers multiple ways for participants of all skill levels to enjoy a day on the course and build valuable business connections. The outing includes […]
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Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee ranked No. 1 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s emerging franchise list
Northern Kentucky-based coffee truck brand, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, was recently named ‘#1 New and Emerging Franchise in the United States’ by Entrepreneur Magazine. Travelin’ Tom’s was founded in 2020 by Kona Ice CEO Tony Lamb. The concept was similar to Kona Ice, but coffee-focused. Travelin’ Tom’s offers a range of customizable drinks, including signature nitro […]
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Boone County rejects Corporex apartment proposal near Mineola Pike
What you need to know Boone County has rejected a proposed residential development plan from Covington-based real estate investment firm Corporex on the grounds that it did not properly align with the county’s comprehensive plan, among other concerns. The Boone County Fiscal Court, which has final authority over all zoning map amendments in the county’s […]
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Florence to focus on infrastructure, financial oversight amid FBI probe
What you need to know Correction: A previous version of this story stated the City of Florence approved its annual budget. The city, in fact, only conducted a first reading of its annual budget ordinance. The story was updated to reflect this. The City of Florence approved a new budget for the forthcoming fiscal year, […]
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Boone County to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with free community event
Boone County and several local organizations are inviting residents to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free community event later this month at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The celebration, dubbed “Boone County Celebrates America,” is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 10 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, family activities, community booths and […]
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Boone County allocates $3.1 million to mental health, aging and disability programs for residents
What you need to know Boone County has approved the allocation of over $3 million from its Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Occupational Aging Tax to local nonprofits that provide critical services to the residents of the county. On Tuesday, June 9, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution distributing $3,095,300 to support programs […]
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Kentucky Nonprofit Network names Aimee Jewell director of learning and capacity
The Kentucky Nonprofit Network, a consortium of the commonwealth’s nonprofit organizations, has named a new director of learning and capacity. Aimee Jewell, a veteran of Kentucky’s nonprofit sector, will manage the creation and implementation of educational programs for nonprofit professionals across the state. She will oversee the organization’s statewide education strategy and program offerings, designing […]
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Wenzel earns five medals at 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Covington-based Wenzel Distillery took home five medals at the 2026 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is considered one of the most rigorous in the world, as a panel of judges conducts blind taste tests before reviewing and grading over 5,000 entries each year. The results were released on […]
