Authorities in Kentucky are searching for a person of interest in an “active shooter” incident in Laurel County, which has left numerous people injured. The freeway has been reopened, but the search for the suspect continues.
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Villa Hills police say speeding isn’t a problem. So why do cars keeping hitting mailboxes on Buttermilk Pike?
A car veered off Buttermilk Pike and plowed through a mailbox, marking the fourth replacement in five years for one homeowner, while Villa Hills Police Department has conducted a speed study to address concerns of excessive speeding.
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Covington looking to give residents up to $5,000 for small beautification projects: Here’s how to apply
In an effort to beautify blighted neighborhood spots, the City of Covington is offering residents up to $5,000 in grant money to execute community projects. Bolstered by the city’s neighborhood grant program, the application process will close on Sept. 30. Walter Mace, assistant director of neighborhood services for Covington, said the beautification projects wouldn’t just improve […]
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NKU students left wondering what’s next after university dissolves Office of Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University no longer has an Office of Inclusive Excellence, according to an email sent to students last week. University President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson announced that NKU’s chief diversity officer, Dr. Darryl Peal, had stepped down. She also told students she decided to dissolve the Office of Inclusive Excellence, described by a university spokesperson […]
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Outdoor classroom? Walking paths? New sports courts? There’s still time to decide future of Florence parks
Parks are for the people, and time is ticking on the chance for the people to help shape the future of their parks. For the past year, the City of Florence has been crafting its Parks Master Plan. It’s the first of its kind in roughly two decades and the goal is simple: to ensure […]
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Frontier Airlines announces new flight from CVG to Florida for as low as $29
Frontier Airlines has announced a new nonstop flight to Florida. The airline announced Tuesday that it will have a nonstop flight from CVG Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. The flight begins Oct. 12, and it will operate weekly. To celebrate the new flight, Frontier is offering fares as low as $29, the airline said. […]
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New mini golf spot officially opens at Newport on the Levee
A new miniature golf spot that also sells drinks and food has officially opened its doors at Newport on the Levee, the business announced. Par 3 is housed in a massive, almost 17,000-square-foot space at The Levee, next to The Galley food hall. Par 3 features three different nine-hole courses, all uniquely themed with over-the-top […]
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Edgewood advances student protection, traffic easing plan near RC Hinsdale Elementary
A full house of Edgewood locals on Tuesday grilled Kenton County School District representatives, city officials and city engineers about a proposed overhaul of a problem intersection in front of an elementary school. The city and school district have agreed to a joint construction project that would add significant parking to RC Hinsdale Elementary, and […]
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‘Simply outstanding’ St. Henry wins inaugural football game
The St. Henry District High School community won’t soon forget the significance of the football program’s successful debut Monday night. St. Henry defeated visiting Dayton 26-0 in a junior varsity contest to open the Crusaders’ season. It also marked the official start of the school’s competitive football schedule. The school plans to field a varsity […]
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Mammoth Cave pokes fun at study listing it one of the ‘most disappointing US tourist attractions’
“Come experience what has disappointed millions of people for over 225 years!” declared Mammoth Cave National Park on social media on Friday. The witty satirists behind the keyboards at Mammoth Cave National Park unloaded plenty of snark into the post, which pokes fun at a “study” that declared the park the third-most disappointing US tourist […]
