With more than 50,000 people employed in advanced manufacturing in Northern Kentucky, this industry and its employees are a major contributor to the region’s economy. The advanced manufacturing sector led BE NKY Growth Partnership’s project wins, announced jobs and capital investment in 2024, project wins and announced jobs in 2023, and project wins and capital […]
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NKY on Tap: Herb and Thelma’s – a beer and burger institution
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. It’s no mystery why Herb and Thelma’s is a Northern Kentucky institution. A family-run small business, it’s a beautiful amalgamation of unassuming dive and community cornerstone, operating since 1939. […]
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Brotherhood Builds Men: Why Covington Catholic’s All-Male Education Sets Young Men Up for Lifelong Success
Covington Catholic High School | Park Hills, KY Today’s world pushes young people toward screens instead of face-to-face connections. But at Covington Catholic, students are taught to speak up, lead boldly, and carry themselves with purpose. From classroom discussions to public speaking and community events, Colonels stand out for their poise, manners, and maturity. “Our […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington, or hanging out with your pup at Alexandria Brewing Co., Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be […]
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New romance-focused bookshop to open in Covington this weekend
Leslie Schicht came across a map of romance book stores around the country and noticed that the closest one to Northern Kentucky was in Louisville. “And I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, that’s all I want to do today is walk into a store and talk to someone who can point me to 10 […]
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It was 82 degrees on Saturday. Thursday lows could be 34 degrees
The National Weather Service issued both a frost advisory and a freeze watch Wednesday afternoon for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The frost advisory goes from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. Thursday morning, and the freeze watch begins Thursday night and extends into Friday morning, according to a hazard warning from the National Weather Service. […]
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Ghoul times ahead: When to Trick-or-Treat in Northern Kentucky
The Halloween spirit is alive and well in NKY. We’ve got less than a week before the spooky holiday, and kiddos across the country are getting ready to dress up in costumes and walk door-to-door in search of sweets. There are plenty of haunted happenings going on; a Cold Spring man is aiming to break […]
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New delicatessen, Rump and Roll, opens in Dayton
Dayton has a brand new delicatessen. Rump and Roll, at 526 6th Ave., officially opened on Oct. 1. They initially started working on the space this spring. Described as a “deli and bakery,” they offer freshly prepared breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches and hot soups. The deli sandwiches include a Charcuterie Sandwich, a Kentucky Cuban, a […]
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Spooky fun, safe streets: Halloween tips for NKY families
It’s almost Halloween, which means it’s almost time for kiddos across the country to dress up in costumes and walk door to door in search of sweets. Neighborhoods all across Northern Kentucky are hosting candy-collecting celebrations; from classic trick or treating on Oct. 31 to trunk or treat, costume parades and other Halloween traditions, there’s […]
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NKY foundation offers hope for families facing pregnancy and infant loss
October marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring babies gone too soon and supporting families who’ve experienced the unimaginable. For Lisa Louden, that mission is deeply personal. Louden is the board chair and founder of the Missing Alexis Foundation, which she started in 2008 — four years after her daughter, Alexis, was stillborn in […]
