It’s good news for Kentucky as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Kentucky has made its way to every zip code in the state, the program announced on social media on Monday afternoon. According to the program, kids under the age of five throughout Kentucky have the opportunity to enroll in the program and get their […]
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‘Unconventional fun’ found on two wheels at free northern Kentucky event
Are you up for some unconventional, heart-pumping fun? Mountain bike time trials might just be the thing for you. The event is hosted on Wednesday nights by Boone County Parks through July 3rd. It’s at England Idlewild Park. What exactly is this? It’s a timed mountain bike course back in the woods with dips, turns […]
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Independence City Council gives final green light to controversial Hartland condo project
Independence City Council has given the final green light to a controversial condo project in the Hartland neighborhood. The project will build 110 new condominium units off Madison Pike. The proposed development required a zoning modification, which the Independence City Council approved Monday. Council members approved the change 5 to 1 after months of pushback […]
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Florence teen’s candy business nabs sweet deals with theme parks across the country
At just 16, Aubrie Sink is more business savvy than most kids her age. In the back of her Florence candy store, a team of 25 employees prepares hundreds of bags of freeze-dried sweets for customers across the country. But it took Sink several years to get “Freezin’ with Aubrie” to where it is now. Her […]
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Narrow roads, cars parking on sidewalks causing issues for City of Dayton
The City of Dayton is searching for a solution to parking and accessibility issues on some of its residential streets. “Well, people hit your mirror, they side-swipe you,” said 10th Avenue resident Sue Brooker. Because of that, residents on 10th Avenue said they park with two wheels on the sidewalk. But it leaves less room […]
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Labor of love: NKY man, volunteers build new, free RC car track at Burlington park
RC cars, also known as radio-controlled cars, are a popular hobby for many, but there aren’t a lot of places to use them. A new, free track has opened in northern Kentucky for you to enjoy! It’s an England Idlewild Park in Burlington. If you know the park, it’s back near the BMX track. Here’s […]
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Northern Kentucky marine veteran ‘critically’ injured in plane crash in North Carolina
A local marine veteran from Northern Kentucky has been hospitalized after a plane crash in North Carolina Tuesday, according to a press release from a family representative. The representative said Sean Yocum was “critically injured” in the crash and sustained the following injuries: The crash happened shortly after takeoff in Cumberland County near Gray’s Creek […]
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NKU examines opioid impact on fetuses
Research at Northern Kentucky University is investigating the cognitive effects of opioid use on pregnant mice, with early results showing that morphine causes deficits in babies, while bupronorphine does not.
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NKY Trail Fund launched to connect Northern Kentucky trails
Nonprofits in the Tri-State have established the NKY Trail Fund to raise funds for the development of more trails in Northern Kentucky, with the goal of connecting existing trails and creating a more accessible network.
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Historical mansion built for General James Taylor hits the market in Newport
A historic mansion built for General James Taylor in Newport, believed to have been designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, is now available for purchase for $2.49 million.
