Covington’s Wenzel Distillery has earned national recognition after its Rectifier’s Rye Batch 3 was named Best American Rye Whiskey at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Rectifier’s Rye Batch 3, a nine-year-old rye bottled at 121.6 proof, competed against the world’s best American rye whiskeys for the top category award. The announcement was made […]
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How Barleycorn’s, NKU teamed up to create the university’s first NIL beer
What you need to know When Norse fans watch or attend a Northern Kentucky University sporting event, OneHolland Group wants their beverage of choice to be “Norse Up.” In early November, OneHolland, the owner of Wilder-based Barleycorn’s Brewhouse, unveiled a new light lager called Norse Up. What sets the beer apart from other Barleycorn’s Brewhouse […]
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CVG passengers face travel nightmare as gov. shutdown disrupts flights
After a three-day travel ordeal, Cincinnati resident Stephyn Ward is happy to be home. “It is the worst travel experience I’ve ever had,” Ward said. Ward’s nightmare began with what was supposed to be a simple day trip to Dallas on Friday. “Well, I flew out of Cincinnati on Friday. I was planning on flying […]
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100-year-old WWII veteran honored at Dixie Heights ceremony
What you need to know Howard Requardt, an Edgewood resident and World War II veteran, fixed his gaze on the large screen hanging from the wall of Dixie Heights High School’s gymnasium Tuesday morning. Actor Gary Sinise–famous for playing Lieutenant Dan in the Academy Award-winning film Forrest Gump–looked back on Requardt from the screen as […]
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Jeff Bethell retires as Fort Mitchell Planning Commission representative
Jeff Bethell is stepping down as Fort Mitchell’s representative to the Kenton County Planning Commission, a commission that is part of the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County. Current Mayor Jude Hehman initially appointed Bethell, who has served 10 years as a representative to Planning Commission. The city recognized his work at its Nov. […]
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NKY restaurants, retailers offering Veterans Day discounts
Businesses across Northern Kentucky are honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel this Veterans Day with a variety of free meals, discounts and special offers. The following list highlights restaurants and retailers in Kenton, Campbell and Boone counties participating in this year’s observances. The list was published on the official website of the American Legion, a […]
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Covington’s Cymbal House: take a look inside NKY’s most niche music store
What you need to know Despite being situated along Main Street in Covington, Erce Gohkan’s Cymbal House seldom sees customers walking in off the street. “I am not doing a local business at all,” Gohkan explained. “Almost no one walks in off the street and buys a cymbal.” Occasionally, curious tourists wander into the store […]
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Here’s where the public can discuss Mainstrasse parking improvements
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority is inviting residents and business owners in Mainstrasse Village to attend a public meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to improve parking in the neighborhood. Mainstrasse is among Covington’s busiest spots, attracting tourists, diners and bar hoppers. Much of the neighborhood’s free public parking is located along Main Street in […]
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Gold Star to offer free meals to veterans on Veterans Day
Gold Star will offer a free meal to all veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day at its more than 55 locations across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The offer, valued up to $12, is available to anyone who shows proof of military service on Nov. 11. Acceptable proof includes a U.S. Uniformed Services ID […]
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TANK to provide free rides for veterans on Veterans Day
In honor of Veterans Day, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, is providing free bus fare for veterans of the United States military. On Nov. 11, U.S. veterans can receive free bus fare by showing proof of service to the TANK bus driver. Acceptable proof includes a Veteran’s Identification Card from […]