Two Northern Kentucky athletes have been nominated to represent the United States in next year’s Special Olympics World Games. The 2027 World Games will take place in Santiago, Chile. 26-year-old Maddie Brinkman of Union and 50-year-old Chris Revay of Fort Mitchell were both nominated to compete in the games. Both have competed in multiple events […]
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Tara Johnson-Noem to depart as NKADD executive director
Tara Johnson-Noem will step down as executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District later this year. “I plan to finish out my time fully at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District and make sure there is a smooth transition of leadership,” Johnson-Noem said, adding that it had been “the honor of my career […]
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School ‘spirits’ run high at Dayton Independent Schools’ Paranormal Club
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, which writes […]
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BE NKY brings regional growth to life in ‘A Life Built Here’
Our mission at BE NKY Growth Partnership is to drive economic growth across Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties, fueling opportunity and prosperity for all Northern Kentuckians and their families. To succeed in this mission and attract new residents, jobs, companies and investment, we are giving a glimpse into what it is really like to learn, […]
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West Sixth Brewing to close Covington Haus
West Sixth Brewing is closing its Covington location after less than two years in business. The Lexington-based company opened the brewery in an old firehouse building under cocktail bar Second Story, located at 100 W. Sixth St., in early 2025. Bartenders will pour the last beer this Saturday, according to a Facebook post from the […]
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Circus bringing acrobats, clowns and ‘Globe of Death’ to Boone County
The circus is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds next month! Specifically, an act called the Cirque Du Luxe is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington Sept. 3 -6. “Cirque Du Luxe features world class artists from all over the globe,” according to the show’s website. “Featuring international acrobats, jugglers, clowns and the […]
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Southgate to spend more than expected to fix community center parking lot
The City of Southgate will spend more than expected to fix the parking lot at the Community Center at 301 Walnut St. At its Aug. 19 meeting, City Council accepted a bid from Riegler Blacktop of Florence for $231,414.20. City Engineer Jim Shumate said the project called for reconstructing the back half of the lot, […]
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Spotted lanternflies are here to stay in Kentucky. What happens now?
‘They are really beautiful, but they’re also really destructive.’
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Bring Your Group to Meals on Wheels for Volunteering, Team-Building
Meals on Wheels of Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky is fueled by a diverse collective of partners and supporters who care deeply about our region’s older adults. Our mission is to deliver essential services that promote seniors’ independence and well-being. One of the largest groups who helps us drive that mission is our volunteer community. […]
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Dan Beard Council opens Scouting America enrollment for 2026-27 school year
The Dan Beard Council of Scouting America, Greater Cincinnati’s most prominent youth scouting organization, invites kids and families across the region to participate in its sanctioned activities. The organization is now accepting enrollments for the 2026-2027 academic year, which is open to any boy or girl from kindergarten through age 20. Members of Scouting America participate […]