A year after a cold front of federal mandates threatened to freeze scientific research, spring has brought a cautious thaw to university labs. Last February, as part of a broader effort to cull government spending, the Trump administration eliminated thousands of workers at key federal science agencies including NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]
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‘SNL’ writer Maddie Wiener returns to Dayton comedy club
“Saturday Night Live” writer Maddie Wiener is returning to Commonwealth Comedy Club in Dayton, Ky. for a second comedy show after previously performing there in January 2025. “I love Commonwealth, it’s such a cool venue. I think it’s, like, so punk rock and so awesome to turn an old church into a comedy club,” she said. Wiener got her […]
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Drees Homes proposes 377-unit Union development, faces pushback from some residents
What you need to know Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes wants to develop a new suburban community in the Union area. However, some local residents are apprehensive. For the project to move forward, Drees Homes submitted an application to the Boone County Planning Commission to rezone a 185-acre area of land along the west side […]
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NKY on Tap: Keep your Christmas in July; I want Oktoberfest in March
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. I find that March in Northern Kentucky can often be a confusing time. The weather doesn’t know whether it wants to keep spring at bay a little longer, or […]
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Boone County selects Lawrence Construction for Camp Ernst–Longbranch roundabout project
What you need to know Boone County has selected a construction firm to lead the construction of the Camp Ernst and Longbranch roads roundabout. During a Boone County Fiscal Court meeting on March 24, the legislative body approved a resolution announcing Boone County-based Lawrence Construction as the firm responsible for the construction of the forthcoming […]
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Fort Thomas Schools to close on primary day after voting concerns
A decision by Fort Thomas school leaders to hold classes on primary election day drew concerns from county election officials and the public, who warned the move could create access issues for voters. Now, according to the district, the school will once again be closed on May 19. In a letter from Fort Thomas Superintendent […]
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Newport approves expanded 342-unit development at former steel mill site
A long-idle former industrial site in Newport is set to become a new housing development with 342 townhomes and apartments. Last March, developer PLK Communities proposed 195 townhome-style apartments; now, the developer has increased that number to 342 units at the city’s request for higher density. The location is about 17.23 acres along Route 9 […]
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These are the homes that sold in NKY last month
Click below to jump to: In February, 439 homes were sold in Northern Kentucky. The most expensive sold in Kenton County for $1.675 million. Keep reading to see some of the latest NKY real estate stats. Recently released data from the Northern Kentucky Association of Realtors shows overall decreases in both median (i.e., middle) sales […]
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Design-build team selected for $125M biomedical center in Covington
What you need to know The $125 million “Commonwealth Center for Biomedical Excellence” project by the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University now has its construction and design firms on board. Chicago-based Pepper Construction and Cincinnati-based MSA Design will serve as the design-build team for the project that will bring Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon […]
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Former Bromley council member, Ludlow bank manager indicted in federal court
What you need to know Reagan France, a former bank manager at Home Savings Bank on Elm Street in Ludlow and a former Bromley City Council member, was indicted in federal court on 22 counts of financial crimes, including embezzlement and bank fraud, last week. Court documents indicate that France allegedly pilfered at least $21,000 […]
