American manufacturing is having a complicated moment. More than $1.7 trillion in domestic manufacturing investments have been announced since the start of 2025. Reshoring and foreign direct investment created 244,000 jobs in 2024, the second-highest total on record. Tariffs, supply chain realignment and geopolitical risk are pushing companies to rethink where they make things — […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY family and health
Taking care of yourself and the people you love is practically a community sport in NKY. From top-notch pediatric practices and trusted chiropractors to dance studios, martial arts academies and yoga classes that actually make you want to show up, NKY’s got it. Our region is home to a vast network of health and wellness […]
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Florence Mall faces uncertain future as vacancy rate nears 60%, city eyes redevelopment
For years, the Florence Mall has seen retailers flee and storefronts go dark. “I mean, growing up, the mall was kind of where you went, and you would just kind of hear everything was here,” said Jake Rose, a Florence resident and shopper. “Now it kind of feels like it’s empty and kind of sad.” […]
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How this project is preserving the local history of the Underground Railroad
There’s no sidestepping it—Kentucky was a slave state. And Northern Kentucky was no exception; the institution of human property was active locally in the Antebellum period, and yet the region’s proximity to the Ohio River, which separated slave states from non-slave states, made it an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Let’s explore some of […]
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Ludlow considers bringing Tasers back to police department
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that the Ludlow Police Department has not had Tasers since 2006. The department has not had Tasers since 2020. Ludlow could be bringing Tasers back to the police department for the first time since 2020, according to Captain Greg Eastham. The city’s proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year […]
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Highland Heights residents create petition to remove cement barriers on Alexandria Way
Several residents and businesses in Highland Heights have signed a petition advocating for the removal of three concrete barriers on Alexandria Way. The petition states that the barriers hinder the overall flow of traffic and accessibility of surrounding areas. Long-time Highland Heights resident Bonnie Pickett brought the issue to Tuesday’s meeting, where she presented a […]
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Edgewood city clerk Belinda Nitschke honored as 2026 Municipal Clerk of the Year
Edgewood City Clerk Belinda Nitschke was celebrated as the 2026 Municipal Clerk of the Year during a special presentation at Monday’s council meeting. The honor, awarded by state officials, recognizes her exceptional dedication, professionalism and outstanding service to the Edgewood community. State Representative Stephanie Dietz made a trip from Frankfort to personally present the award, offering a citation from both herself and Speaker […]
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Fort Thomas approves city budget, amends prior year’s spending plan
The Fort Thomas City Council on June 15 approved the second reading of its 2026–2027 fiscal year budget, along with a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and updated personnel and pay classifications for the year ahead. The new budget outlines $19.28 million in general fund revenues, with additional revenues from the health insurance […]
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Decision on e‑bike sidewalk ban delayed in Fort Thomas
Discussion of a proposed ban on electric bikes on sidewalks was postponed during the Fort Thomas City Council’s meeting Monday because not all council members were present. Police Chief Casey Kilgore said the issue remains complex. “We have about 4,000 kids here, still allowing them to access e-scooters and bikes and sidewalks and everything else, […]
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Dayton approves 2026-27 budget amid $6 million funding drop
The Dayton City Council has unanimously approved a budget for the city’s 2026-2027 fiscal year, which is set to start July 1. The new budget has a general fund of $9 million available for city programs like the police and fire departments, public works and waste collection; a 39% decrease from the 2025-2026 budget’s nearly […]