Longtime Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell announced she would seek reelection in 2026. Sewell, who was first elected to the fiscal court in 2010, represents Kenton County’s 1st District. Kenton County commissioners serve four-year terms. Candidates can begin filing for election on Wednesday, November 5. Sewell announced her reelection bid during a fiscal court meeting […]
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New police navigator program connects Kenton County residents to treatment
Kenton County and the City of Covington are joining together on a program to steer people struggling with addiction, mental health issues and other social crises away from the criminal justice system and toward treatment and recovery. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court executed an interlocal agreement with the City of Covington to establish […]
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NKU partners with LifeSciKY to strengthen NKY’s life sciences sector
Northern Kentucky University and LifeSciKY are teaming up to support regional talent retention and expand the university’s role in the area’s growing life sciences sector. LifeSciKY, an incubator for life sciences labs located in Covington’s OneNKY Center, will collaborate with NKU by sharing resources such as lab equipment, faculty expertise, and opportunities to collaborate with […]
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CVG introduces CLEAR biometric eGates at TSA checkpoints
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is the latest to roll out CLEAR biometric eGates at the Transportation Security Administration’s security checkpoints. Launched Oct. 24, the new eGates use real-time facial recognition technology to verify travelers’ identities by matching their facial image with their ID and boarding pass. According to CLEAR, the TSA retains full control […]
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Easterseals Redwood announces new board chair, additional board members
Easterseals Redwood, a nonprofit organization specializing in helping children and adults with disabilities, military veterans and people facing economic and social disadvantages, has unveiled its new board chair, along with several new officers. Colleen Lindholz, group vice president and president of Kroger Health, was named the nonprofit’s new board chair. Lindholz started at Kroger in […]
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Lasting legacy: Egelston Maynard Sports celebrates 80 years as a Covington mainstay
What you need to know Although stores and restaurants have come and gone over the decades, Egelston Maynard Sports has remained an enduring presence on Covington’s Madison Avenue. To survive in a retail landscape dominated by national chains and online e-commerce giants, Egelston Maynard adapts to stay competitive while maintaining an authentic hometown connection with […]
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NKY Chamber honors Global Business Solutions’ founder with community award
Gaby Batshoun, president and founder of Newport-based Global Business Solutions, was recently recognized with the NKY Community Award by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Batshoun founded GBS in 1994 as a fully integrated provider of technology solutions, including IT, audiovisual, and physical security services. Originally from Jordan and raised in Morocco, Batshoun moved to […]
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Boone County revisits proposal to ease backyard chicken restrictions
What you need to know Boone County leaders are once again weighing whether to loosen zoning rules that restrict residents in unincorporated areas from keeping backyard chickens, rabbits and bees. Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand first broached the topic at a June 17 fiscal court meeting when he asked the planning commission to research and […]
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Union recognizes new Board of Elections voting precincts after 2024 ballot mix-up
The City of Union has officially recognized the Boone County Board of Elections’ reorganization of countywide voting precincts in an effort to minimize future ballot confusion in the wake of the 2024 election. On Monday, the Union City Commission acknowledged the board of elections’ reorganization of the county’s voting precincts, eight of which have ties […]
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Mobster Mischief Night brings Halloween fun to Mainstrasse
Covington’s Mainstrasse Village will host a Halloween-themed event later this month inspired by the Prohibition era. Goodfellas Pizzeria and Wiseguy Lounge are partnering for Mobster Mischief Night, a one-night event blending 1920s speakeasy themes with modern nightlife. C.DOT.H MEDIA, known for curating music for regional events such as BLINK, Kings Island Haunt and the Fountain […]