What you need to know The Ludlow City Council and Ludlow’s Mayor, Sarah Thompson, laid out their positions on the hiring process of Chris Courtney as a new city administrator at a special meeting Thursday night, a week after a motion to appoint Courtney failed to even get a second, never mind a vote. “Sounds […]
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Braxton Brewing marks 11 years with anniversary blast
Braxton Brewing is set to celebrate its 11th anniversary this week with live musical performances and the unveiling of a new beer. Founded in Union by brothers Evan and Jake Rouse and their father, Greg, in 2014, Braxton has grown into the largest brewery in Northern Kentucky. Braxton opened its flagship taproom at 27 W. […]
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New GEST route launched between Covington, Newport
GEST, in partnership with meetNKY, is launching a new route between Covington and Newport with the goal of expanding connectivity. GEST cart is an entirely electric, on-demand transportation service connecting people to hotels, restaurants, entertainment districts and other key locations. Currently, the GEST cart operates throughout downtown Cincinnati, in addition to connecting Covington to the […]
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AJ Jolly Park opens for season with free admission
AJ Jolly Park is open and ready for summer with free park admission all season long. While the lake and campground are closed for renovations, visitors can still take advantage of: Some special events and programs may have separate fees.
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Bellevue, Dayton to host community cleanup for Earth Day
Area residents are invited to take part in an upcoming community cleanup effort in Bellevue and Dayton in recognition of Earth Day. A cleanup event will take place on Sunday, April 26, in Bellevue and Dayton. The effort will kick off at 9:45 a.m. at Liquor King, 118 Sixth Ave., with cleanup from 10 a.m. […]
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NewCath junior selected for Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program
Newport Central Catholic High School junior Hailey Ryan was selected to represent NewCath in the Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program this summer. This five-week study program provides academic and personal growth in a non-traditional experience at Centre College, Morehead State University or Murray State University. Students were selected based on test scores from the PSAT, SAT […]
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How Katie Meyer made Covington what it is today
What you need to know Katie Meyer, a Covington community leader, professional and activist, died last Thursday after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. Outpourings of sympathy from the broader community followed, and for good reason: If you live in Covington, Katie left an indelible impact on your life in the city, even if your […]
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L2 Aviation expands capabilities with Advance Aero acquisition
L2 Aviation, an NKY avionics company, is acquiring Advance Aero, a machining and fabrication company based in Indiana. The purchase of Advance Aero will enhance L2’s ability to control critical elements of the supply chain, according to a press release from the company. It will also improve production efficiency and increase overall operational capacity. “This […]
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Report finds NKY’s future growth no longer hinges on population
What you need to know The regional economy is at a critical juncture as the region continues to experience growth, according to a new BE NKY report. And while population has long been a driving factor when determining Northern Kentucky’s success, the report adds worker productivity to the region’s future growth barometer. On Tuesday, BE […]
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NKY Democrats talk planning, conservation and growth at forum
What you need to know Democratic county candidates from around the region came out to the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library this week to discuss conservation, planning, economic growth and other issues on the minds of local voters. Questions spanned a variety of topics but mostly focused on conservation, land use and […]