The Independence City Council held a public discussion on a controversial land development off Madison Pike at their meeting Monday night. Council did not cast votes on the development, but the meeting served as a way for everyone involved to ask questions and give feedback. A Fischer Homes condo, similar to the ones that might…
Crash statistics show the “Texas Turnaround” is delivering as promised when it comes to improving safety on the Brent Spence Bridge. The redesign of the Fourth Street entrance ramp onto northbound Interstates 71/75 in Covington was unveiled in December 2022. It uses a new U-shaped collector ramp to move the entrance south and give drivers…
Decades of research show that children who attend a quality preschool are better prepared for kindergarten than those who don’t. What’s more, kindergarten readiness is linked to success through high school and beyond. Against that backdrop, United Way of Greater Cincinnati (UWGC) has launched a campaign to increase awareness of the importance of kindergarten readiness…
Kenton County Parks & Recreation is hosting a NestWatch training for current and prospective Northern Kentucky Bluebird Trail monitors. The training is slated for Saturday, April 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kenton County Public Works, located at 420 Independence Station Road in Independence. A light lunch will also be served. The informative…
The head of one of Northern Kentucky’s most prominent distilleries is stepping down this week. The founder and CEO of Newport-based New Riff Distilling, Ken Lewis, is officially retiring after ten years at the head of the company. His last day as CEO will be Wednesday, March 6. He first announced his intention to retire…
16 Lots Southern Outpost at Newport on the Levee is set to reopen two days before St. Patrick’s Day. The brewery’s grand reopening is scheduled for Friday, March 15, at 11:30 a.m. In a Facebook post, the brewery announced the reopening would feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live music and special food features. In January, 16…
In February, the Dayton Planning and Zoning Commission reviewed the city’s historic preservation guidelines and recommended they be included in its zoning code of ordinances. At its meeting Tuesday, city council voted to approve an ordinance based on the recommendations from planning and zoning. The city also approved a second ordinance updating penalties for violations…
In the coming months, Highland Heights citizens could potentially see a new nature trail for bikes and walking. The trail would be located right outside the city building and go behind one of Northern Kentucky University’s residence halls, Callahan Hall. The idea scratches the surface of a green space project that will be discussed at…
TiER1 Performance will join local business owners and community members Friday, May 17, to promote mental health awareness in the Covington and Cincinnati regions through The Scurry, celebrating 12 years of fundraising for serious causes through serious fun. Organizer say this year’s event promises to be the most fun you can have on a Friday…
The Kentucky Department of Parks is accepting bids for two bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. The one-year-old bulls are in excellent health. They are being sold in a two separate lots. American Bison at Big Bone Lick State Park (Photo from Kentucky State Parks) Bids are being accepted now until March 14….
