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Newport on the Levee to celebrate Independence Day with 'Newport Blast' celebration
The city of Newport, meetNKY, Newport on the Levee, and BB Riverboats are coming together to celebrate Independence Day this year with a "Newport Blast" event Wednesday, July 3, on the Levee. The carnival-inspired Fourth of July event will feature live music, food, kids' activities, and a hot dog-eating contest...
New Riff founder named to Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
New Riff founder Ken Lewis is being inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Lewis retired in March after a 50-year career in the beverage alcohol industry. In addition to founding New Riff, Lewis started The Party Source and drove legal and legislative changes to allow Sunday and credit card alcohol sales.
2024 OCR & LA Theatre Awards – October 1st 7pm-9pm @ Newport Theatre Arts Center
The Orange Curtain Review and LA Theatre Bites, which cover the Orange County and LA theatre scenes, respectively, will be putting on its first live awards show on October 1, 2024, at the Newport Theatre Arts Center from 7 pm to 9 pm (PST). www.theorangecurtainrev.com www.latheatrebites.com. Devoted to supporting smaller...
“Jungle Jam” Bengals fan fest, hosted by Bengal Jim and Friends, kicks off July 20
“Bengal Jim” Foster and his buddies have become synonymous with Cincinnati Bengals fandom. The crew began by throwing legendary tailgates before home games, which has since expanded to now include road contests, a podcast (on the BLEAV in Cincy channel), and an annual summertime celebration of the team known as “Jungle to the Hall,”
Dispatch: Crews respond to brush fire at cemetery in northern Kentucky
FORT THOMAS, Ky. — Crews responded to a brush fire at a cemetery in northern Kentucky, according to Campbell County dispatchers. Smoke from the fire in Fort Thomas could be seen on traffic cameras. Dispatchers confirmed the brush fire started near the mausoleum of St. Stephen Cemetery. At this...
Wilder approves Overlook at Sunrock development
The Overlook at Sunrock development, proposed by Fischer Homes, has been passed by Wilder City Council for a zoning change and a stage one development. At Wilder’s last city council meeting on June 18, council decided to table any decisions until Monday’s meeting. Concerns about the speed limit...
New Riff Distillery Celebrates 10 Years with Limited Edition Headliner Bourbon
This post may contain affiliate links. If you wish to support us and use these links to buy something, we may earn a commission. In a celebration of craftsmanship and community spirit, New Riff Distillery is preparing to mark a significant milestone with the launch of their highly anticipated "Headliner" bourbon. Established in 2014, New Riff has steadily built a reputation for excellence in the world of Kentucky whiskey, blending traditional methods with innovative flavors.
Fort Thomas zoning ordinance discussion intensifies as final phase underway
The Fort Thomas zoning ordinance project was the focus of two packed meetings in the last month. At the June council meeting, residents reiterated their concerns and asked council to represent their views at a joint meeting between council and the city’s planning commission. Council and the city’s planning...
NKY fitness franchise offering workout classes for kids
NEWPORT, Ky. (WXIX) - FIT4MOM at Newport on the Levee will offer workout classes for kids. It’s part of the FIT4MOM’s kids crew playdate, which takes place every Monday. Moms get the chance to get their kids out of the house and activity during summer break. See a...
New ArtsWave hire to lead creative placemaking efforts in NKY
A multidisciplinary artist and nonprofit program leader with a lifelong connection to the Bluegrass State will serve as the first director of Northern Kentucky creative placemaking for ArtsWave. On Monday, ArtsWave and meetNKY – the Northern Kentucky visitors bureau – announced the appointment of Rachael Parker to the new position....
Publix just confirmed its third Northern Kentucky store. It's likely eyeing at least 4
Publix Super Markets announced another store opening in Northern Kentucky, this time in at a roughly 20-acre development in Independence. It's the third store the trendy Florida-based company has confirmed in Northern Kentucky – one each in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The Enquirer reported in June the company purchased land for...
New pilot program will give kids something fun to do this summer
COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - The Center for Great Neighborhoods is launching its new pilot program, "Covington Sparks" on July 6. It's for students in Covington to have a safe and fun place to be at this summer. It will be held at Sixth District Elementary School every Saturday from June 6 to August 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Covington residents: find out when you need to move your car for summer street sweeping
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department will start its annual summer sweeping of residential streets on Monday, July 8. Residents must move their cars — to the other side of the street, into their driveways or around the block — so the street sweeper can operate.
Greater Cincinnati book store holding 'blowout' sale prior to its closing
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A Greater Cincinnati book store is holding a large sale prior to its closing. The Half Price Books location in Northgate, located on Colerain Avenue, will close its doors on July 7. The store's lease was up and an agreement could not be reached on a new deal, according to the corporate office. It opened in 2003.
This July 4, teens can enjoy 3 pools, Metro passes home from downtown for free
This year, teens will be able to enjoy multiple activities and options on July 4 for free as city officials form partnerships to ensure young Cincinnatians can safely enjoy the holiday.
TIMELINE: Storms bring wind, hail, low-end tornado threat Wednesday
CINCINNATI — The summer heat and humidity builds back in through Tuesday evening. With the building humidity, storm chances will also rise. Wednesday starts a stormy pattern as a few frontal systems move through. A warm front lifts through first Wednesday. This means highs around 94 degrees, high humidity,...
Cincinnati police searching for suspect in connection to theft inside Kroger
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a theft that happened inside a Kroger in Corryville. According to police, the incident happened back on April 22 at the store on W. Corry Street. Police said the suspect is accused of stealing $1,400...
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