Correction: This article was updated to reflect that Gold Star has yet to unveil its deals for Cincinnati Chili Week 2026. As Cincinnati Chili Week approaches, chili parlors in Northern Kentucky are providing special deals and discounts in honor of the annual event. Cincinnati Chili Week runs from Feb. 23 to March 1. Download the Cincinnati […]
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Kenton County awards $400K for middle school trade programs
A Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit that focuses on building the region’s skilled trades workforce will receive $400,000 from Kenton County. On Jan. 13, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved $400,00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for TradesNKY. This funding will cover one-time startup costs to establish a hands-on, trades-based career exploration and skills development program […]
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Beards & Bellies to exit The Well in Covington
Southern-style BBQ concept Beards & Bellies will leave The Well, located at 8 W. 7th St in Covington, at the end of January. Beards & Bellies founder Mitch Arens said in a press release that the BBQ concept’s lease is set to expire Jan. 31. Instead of shutting down, Arens decided to pause operations in […]
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The state of medical cannabis businesses in NKY: What’s the holdup?
What you need to know Bluegrass Cannacare Operations Manager Chad Johns hopes to open what will be Boone County’s first medical cannabis dispensary in the coming weeks, but as it currently stands, the store is trying to secure enough supply to stock its shelves. Located at 6809 Burlington Pike in Florence, Bluegrass Cannacare and its […]
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NKY legislators propose Senate Bill 91 to standardize property tax forms statewide
GOP State Sen. Steve Rawlings (R-Burlington) introduced a bill on Jan. 8 that aims to standardize property tax forms in Kentucky. Rawlings, along with State Sen. Gex Williams (R-Verona) — co-sponsors of Senate Bill 91 — argue that the current system allows municipalities, counties and other taxing authorities to calculate and present property taxes to […]
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ADM to invest $26M in CirclePort expansion
Global agricultural processor and food-ingredient giant Archer Daniels Midland announced a $26 million investment into its CirclePort complex. ADM’s CirclePort facility handles a variety of functions for the agricultural giant, such as ingredient and flavor production, research and development, and IT support. Formerly, the ingredient manufacturer Wild Flavors occupied the complex until the company was […]
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NovaCare opens Crescent Springs rehab clinic, relocates from Crestview Hills
What you need to know Crescent Springs is now home to Northern Kentucky’s newest NovaCare rehabilitation outpatient clinic, following the healthcare company’s closure of its Crestview Hills office in the fall of 2025. NovaCare Rehabilitation is a nationwide network of outpatient physical therapy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation clinics. The clinics are primarily used for physical […]
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NKY Republicans co-sponsor bill requiring ICE task force agreements for law enforcement
What you need to know Three Republican Northern Kentucky legislators have co-sponsored a bill that would require local and state law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the “Task Force Model Program.” Reps. T.J. Roberts (R-66), Kim Banta (R-63), and Marianne Proctor (R-60) were among 19 […]
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Boone County selects firm to design safety improvements along Camp Ernst
What you need to know Boone County has selected a firm to design safety and capacity improvements along approximately four miles of Camp Ernst Road. On Jan. 14, the Boone County Fiscal Court officially selected Gresham Smith, a Cincinnati-based design and consulting firm, to design safety features along a section of Camp Ernst Road that […]
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Coffee for the Commonwealth events to connect NKY residents with state legislators
Northern Kentuckians will have the opportunity to meet several of their local legislators at an upcoming series of coffee meet-and-greets. The Northern Kentucky Chapter of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth and the Boone County Education Association are inviting members of the Kentucky General Assembly who serve on the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus to a series of […]