“Here’s the thing about Donovan. He’s one of those students that he’s not about, ‘me, me, me,’ but he’s about, ‘what can he do to make others’ lives better, to help other students,’” said Newport Independent Schools Youth Service Center Coordinator Donna Watts. Watts has known Newport Independent Schools student Donovan Macario-Avila since he was […]
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Need a last-minute gift idea? We’ve got you covered
Northern Kentucky has a blend of local businesses, shops and experiences that make for good last-minute holiday gift ideas. Here are some specific gift ideas you can easily find around the area: Vintage finds and antiques Route 27 Antique Mall (Alexandria): Route 27 Antique Mall is located in Alexandria’s Village Green Shopping Center. The mall […]
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What you missed in NKY government before the holiday slowdown
This week in NKY government, almost all city meetings are canceled due to the holiday week, but last week kept many cities busy. Here is a recap of those meetings. What happened last week in NKY government? Fort Thomas council divided over new member appointment process The Fort Thomas City Council voted 3–2 to appoint […]
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Holiday spirits, literally: 5 festive NKY bars to visit this season
Northern Kentucky bars are decking the halls and the drink menus with Christmas pop-ups, twinkling lights, heated igloos and festive cocktails. Here are five festive NKY bars to check out this holiday season: Galaxie, Covington This holiday season, bar and dance spot Galaxie is hosting Miracle on Madison, an immersive Christmas-themed pop-up bar with original […]
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Campbell County eliminates dog licensing fee to increase compliance
Campbell County is eliminating its dog licensing fee to increase compliance and streamline the process. The current $5 fee will be eliminated, but residents will still be required to register their dogs so the county can track rabies vaccination records. “We hope that we’ll get more information by being able to have this process online […]
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Campbell County selects Conger Construction for new public safety building
Campbell County awarded the construction manager-at-risk contract for its new public safety building project to Conger Construction Group. The building is slated for property at 1114 Racetrack Road in Alexandria. The new safety complex will house the Campbell County Police Department, the Campbell County Office of Emergency Management, the Campbell County Consolidated Dispatch Center, and […]
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Everyday people step into politics: Inside what it takes to run a grassroots campaign
What you need to know While going from house to house on the campaign trail in 2024, Brandon Long said he had people tell him they always get mailers in the mail or doorhangers on the door handle, but never had a candidate show up on their doorstep. “That just felt so patriotic and American […]
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Newport Police Captain retires after 27 Years: ‘I love you guys’
For 27 years, Newport Police Department Captain Paul Kunkel helped define community-oriented policing in the city; now, he is retiring. The department hired Kunkel on Nov. 16, 1998. The Newport Commission recognized Kunkel’s career with a shadowbox at the Dec. 15 meeting. “A long time ago, Newport police had a huge influence on me,” Kunkel […]
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Fort Thomas council divided over new member appointment process
The Fort Thomas City Council appointed a new member Monday night, but council members and the public were divided about how the matter was handled. Council voted 3-2 to appoint former long-time Fort Thomas Independent School Board member Brad Fennell to fill the vacancy on the council left by Andy Ellison’s appointment as mayor. Council […]
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Local couple finalists in dream wedding giveaway, help them win
Northern Kentucky couple Elise Curtis and Wyatt Dalbey have the opportunity of a lifetime: to have their wedding paid for. The current Northern Kentucky University seniors are finalists in a contest organized by local businesses in Madison, Indiana, to fund a couple’s wedding. They are one of five couples in the running, with the winner […]
