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4th of July in NKY: all the local events happening today
It’s Independence Day, and cities around Northern Kentucky are poised to celebrate with runs, parades, and concerts. Here is a list of what’s happening today and where:. Edgewood 4th of July Extravaganza — 550 Freedom Park Drive, Edgewood. Annual 5K race steps off at 7:30 a.m. 4th...
Check to see if your local Fourth of July firework show Wednesday was delayed, canceled
Inclement weather is expected Wednesday night, and that could mean cancellations for the multiple firework shows happening around Greater Cincinnati. The National Weather Service's detailed forecast for Wednesday night indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly before midnight, as well as a 60% chance of precipitation. Cincinnati may experience possible rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch. The forecast also calls for wind at 5 to 9 mph before becoming calm after midnight.
Cincinnati dispensaries ready for recreational cannabis sales, Kentucky buyers beware
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - In the next week or so, Greater Cincinnati medical marijuana dispensaries should be cleared to begin selling cannabis to recreational customers. The state already granted several local medical dispensaries provisional licenses, so it's just a matter of getting a state inspector inside to allow them to start selling recreational products to the public.
4th of July events in Cincinnati
Happy Independence Day, Cincinnati! I’m Luann Gibbs, and I’m the calendar editor here at The Enquirer. As a kid, I looked forward to the Fourth of July more than any other holiday (yes, including Christmas). Each year, my family constructed floats for our town’s annual parade. Riding in the parade, the cookout with homemade ice cream afterward and the huge fireworks display in the community park that evening were highlights of my summer.
Government power structure changes may be coming to Covington
COVINGTON, Ky. — A group of business leaders is pushing for a change in the city of Covington's power structure. It could be on the November ballot if a petition is successful. Covington’s current form of government is rare among other Kentucky cities. It consists of four elected city...
Greater Cincinnati fire department moves closer to completion of new fire station
COLERAIN TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Another community is getting a new firehouse. Construction on Station 102 in Colerain Township started in the fall of 2023. So far, the foundation has been poured and the beams are in place. The project is a few months behind schedule because of supply chain...
Glenway Avenue briefly closes in Lower Price Hill due to outdoor fire
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Glenway Avenue is open again in Lower Price Hill after it closed briefly due to a fire response early Tuesday. Nine Cincinnati Fire Department vehicles were called to the 2300 block of Glenway Avenue around 3:30 a.m. When fire crews arrived, they said they found a pile...
Tri-State fiscal officer abruptly quits after council rejects her separation agreement
COLLEGE CORNER, Ohio (WXIX) - The top financial official of this small village of just under 400 residents has abruptly quit after council members recently rejected her proposed separation agreement. FOX19 NOW first reported on April 15 that College Corner Fiscal Officer Jennifer Woods has a contract setting her annual...
Where to Find Great Fireworks Shows
What’s more iconic than the thunderous boom of fireworks on the Fourth of July? The crack of the explosion, followed by a colorful light display, signifies the midsummer festivities we all enjoy. As you plan your Independence Day celebrations in the Cincinnati area, here are some of the best places to witness spectacular fireworks displays.
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