A local 3rd grader at Piner Elementary has won the inaugural Spear Ridge Cafe “Design a Burger” contest. The contest, which was launched earlier this month, received thousands of submissions. The contest was specifically for students across Boone and Kenton counties, who were tasked with submitting their own custom burgers. After the final votes were […]
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Florence Y’alls release 2026 season schedule
The Florence Y’alls have released the schedule for their 2026 season. The season’s home opener is set for May 12, against the Mississippi Mud Monsters at Thomas More Stadium. The very first game of the season is on the calendar for May 7 against the Evansville Otters in Evansville. The team will continue popular promotional […]
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Divya Karthikeyan named as new editorial manager for Queer KY
Divya Karthikeyan has been named as the new editorial manager for Queer Kentucky, an independent publication focused on LGBTQ+ issues in the commonwealth. Although Queer Kentucky covers stories throughout the state, much of its operations are based in Northern Kentucky. Karthikeyan formerly worked as the capitol reporter for Kentucky Public Radio and the race and […]
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Flying Pig Marathon releases new race route after 4th Street Bridge demolition
The Flying Pig Marathon has announced changes to the race’s annual route because marathoners can no longer run over the now-demolished 4th Street Bridge connecting Newport and Covington. The new route appears to take racers through Newport via 3rd Street, then down to Route 9. From there, the route cuts to Brighton Street before taking […]
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Dayton’s Unataza Coffee joins women-owned businesses raising funds for Bethany House
Dayton-based Unataza Coffee was among six Greater Cincinnati women-owned businesses raising funds for Bethany House, a regional provider of family homelessness services. Unataza, at 603 6th Ave., is donating $1 from every pistachio latte sold during March to Bethany House. Community members can support Bethany House throughout March by shopping or donating at participating local […]
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Big Dig 2026: Kids set to take control of construction equipment
Northern Kentucky kids will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some heavy-duty construction equipment— with adult supervision, of course. Big Dig 2026, a hands-on construction event for kids, is set for March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. According to a press release, more than 20 […]
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French film showings, discussions come to NKU this March & April
A series of French films and discussion sessions will return to Northern Kentucky University in March and April. The films will be brought to the campus thanks to a partnership between Albertine Cinémathèque of French Films, as well as NKU’s Cinema Studies, English and World Languages & Literatures programs. Albertine Cinémathèque is a program funded […]
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Community Voices: God’s gift to Kentucky
This Community Voices column is written by Cody Pelle, a marketing and copywriting professional who has a knack for telling stories that bring us back to the nostalgic days of Northern Kentucky’s past. Have an idea for him? Email Cody at codympelle@gmail.com. I spent every Sunday morning of my childhood in a small Baptist church […]
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NKY on Tap: Grazing at The Gruff
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. Nestled below the Roebling Bridge in downtown Covington is one of my favorite spots. The Gruff, a slightly unassuming neighborhood joint, has expertly leveraged itself within North Covington. It’s […]
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Rekas hopes Covington can get into the lucky spirit
Ashley Nation, owner of Rekas Butcher and Delicatessen, is allowing members in the community to celebrate with the luck of the Irish, this St. Patrick’s Day. Rekas in Covington is hiding a leprechaun sign within a 2-mile radius and hoping their customers can help them capture the little green mischief man. “I’m going to start […]
