Braxton Brewing Company is accepting new members for its “Mug Club,” a limited annual membership program that offers perks such as beer discounts and exclusive events. Membership is available at all Braxton locations in Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati, including its Covington Taproom, Barrel House in Fort Mitchell, Braxton Union and Braxton Factory 52. Mug Club […]
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New NKY Regional Trails Plan maps out 934 miles of trails across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties
What you need to know After years of preparation and planning, regional officials unveiled the NKY Regional Trails Plan – a comprehensive master plan outlining a network of paved and natural-surface trails spanning Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The plan, developed with input from 45 local governments, nonprofit leaders, and economic stakeholders, promotes a “braided […]
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Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky wins eight national awards
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky has won eight National Association Excellence Awards from the National Association of Home Builders. The Association Excellence Awards are NAHB’s top national awards, honoring outstanding achievements in association management, member services, workforce development, government affairs, communications and innovation across more than 600 home builder associations nationwide. Only 19 […]
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Boone County to study whether street-legal UTVs should be allowed on county roads
What you need to know Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand asked fiscal court staff to formally evaluate the possibility of allowing street-legal utility terrain vehicles on certain county roads. Hand, who made the inquiry during the Boone County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday, cited multiple instances of when members of the public advocated for expanded […]
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Boone County Public Library to celebrate America’s 250th with new history exhibits
The Boone County Public Library is celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary by honoring some of the country’s foremost trailblazers. The Boone County Library is hosting “Celebrating America’s 250th” on Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at its main library, 1786 Burlington Pike, in Burlington. The event will celebrate the near-completion of two outdoor projects, […]
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Boone County unveils transportation plan to guide growth through 2050
What you need to know Boone County has updated its countywide transportation plan for the first time since 2017. When the previous plan was released, county officials concentrated on developing local infrastructure to support increased commercial and residential growth. This time, their focus shifted to managing the growth that had already occurred. The update was […]
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Local law firm offering free Uber vouchers for July 4 through expanded ‘Arrive Alive’ campaign
Cincinnati-based local injury law firm Lawrence & Associates is providing free $25 Uber vouchers for Independence Day to help prevent impaired drivers from getting on the roads. With plenty of parties and alcohol on Independence Day, Lawrence & Associates is encouraging people to plan their transportation in advance. The Uber vouchers will be available to […]
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Four Northern Kentuckians named to Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026
Four Northern Kentuckians are participating in Leadership Kentucky’s 2026 class. Leadership Kentucky is a statewide leadership development program founded in 1984 that brings together established leaders from various industries for a six-month series of sessions focused on the state’s challenges and opportunities. The Northern Kentucky members of the 52-person class are: The Leadership Kentucky program […]
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Kentucky Thorough-Breasts Dragon Boat team to debut exhibition of breast cancer survivors
A group of local breast cancer survivors is sharing a side of survivorship that often goes unseen. Their new photo exhibition, “The Other Side of Breast Cancer,” features portraits focused on survivors’ backs, highlighting the physical and emotional scars left behind by the disease. The Kentucky Thorough-Breasts Dragon Boat Team, a growing community of cancer […]
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Florence Juneteenth celebration connects community to history and culture
What you need to know Florence and the Black community are intertwined through a history rooted in the establishment of early freedmen’s communities following the emancipation of slavery. The city is home to the First Baptist African American Church, founded in 1870 by the Trustees of the Colored Baptist Association. The church had an active […]
