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Melbourne, Kentucky Unveils Nature Trail Built to Showcase a Rare Wetland Plant

A new educational nature trail is now open at Pendery Sports Park in Melbourne, giving Northern Kentucky residents a fresh way to explore Campbell County's native plants, wildlife, and natural habitats. The park's wetland has already turned up something special: a rare native plant that caught the attention of local conservationists before the trail ever welcomed its first hikers.

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UPS seeks nearly 200 seasonal employees in NKY ahead of holiday shipping rush

WALTON, Ky. (WKRC) - UPS is ramping up hiring ahead of the holiday shipping rush, with plans to add 170 seasonal employees in Walton. The company said it is offering a variety of jobs that can fit around school or another job. Pay can range from $18 to $23 an hour.

Walton, KY · 1d

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No weapon found after rumor at Nicholas County High School

Students in Nicholas County had a scare Thursday after a rumor spread of a weapon being on high school grounds.

Nicholas County, KY · 1d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Latonia’s Fairhaven Thrift Store marks Thanksgiving with new meal purchase program for the homeless

Fairhaven Thrift Store in Latonia celebrates Thanksgiving this month with a brand-new “Thanks(for)giving Meal Ticket Program” for the homeless shelter and recovery program at Fairhaven Rescue Mission in Covington.

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Covington to vote on laws for separation of powers under new government

Laws that lay out the true separation of powers in Covington’s new mayor-council government will come to a vote in the coming weeks. Several ordinances came before the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday that would enact the changes for the new structure. The ordinances will undergo a first reading next week.

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Kenton County names new Animal Services director

Kenton County Fiscal Court approved a contract Tuesday for Daniel Mathew as shelter director of Kenton County Animal Services, effective Nov. 30. Mathew told the court he is excited to serve “the four-legged citizens as much as the two-legged.”. Mathew is returning to Kenton County after spending over 21...

Kenton County, KY · 1d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Northern Kentucky preschoolers take center stage in kindergarten readiness effort

Preschoolers across Northern Kentucky’s six River Cities are becoming storytellers, costume designers and performers through Students Create Change, an American Legacy Theatre program designed to help children build skills for kindergarten.

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New nature trail opens at Pendery Park

A new educational nature trail at Pendery Sports Park in Melbourne is now open. The trail provides residents with an opportunity to learn about Campbell County’s native plants, wildlife and natural habitats. One of its unique features is a wetland area where the white turtlehead, a rare native plant, was identified.

Melbourne, KY · 13h

The Cool Down

Ohio neighbors say 250 trees were cut from a forest meant to shield them from toxic ash

The ash ponds also sit just 1,000 feet from Clermont County drinking-water wells.

Clermont County, OH · 1d

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NKY Convention Center to buy CCR parcel for outdoor space expansion

The Northern Kentucky Convention Center is set to buy a parcel at the Covington Central Riverfront site to expand its facilities. The Covington Board of Commissioners will vote on the $3.2 million sale of the land next week. The purchase will allow for the construction of an outdoor amenity space,...

Covington, KY · 1d

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I-275 SmartLane in Cincinnati Would Get $9.6 Million in Draft State Funding

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Construction of the I-275 SmartLane project in Clermont and Hamilton counties would be fully funded with $9.6 million in fiscal year 2028 under a draft state transportation list released this week, according to The Columbus Dispatch’s report on the Ohio Department of Transportation announcement. The money is part of a draft funding […]

Cincinnati, OH · 1d

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Eight NKY communities receive Opportunity Zone 2.0 designations, more tools for development

Seventeen census tracts across eight Northern Kentucky cities have been approved for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation, giving communities another tool to attract private investment, put underused properties back to work, and support local economic development.

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Fort Mitchell considers new firefighter schedule, pay scale

Fort Mitchell City Council held its first hearing on adopting a new pay scale and schedule for full- and part-time employees at the city’s Fire Department this week. The new budget amendment was read to city council members at Monday night’s meeting and includes a move for firefighters on the current 24/48 schedule (24 hours on and 48 off) to a 24/72 schedule (24 on and 72 off). It also involves modernizing on-duty staffing, moving from five daily firefighters to six.

Fort Mitchell, KY · 2d

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Adams County voters back zoning plans aimed at limiting new data centers

ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio (WKRC) - Voters in two Adams County townships voted on zoning plans that could restrict the building of data centers, but whether the measures will work is unclear. Sprigg and Monroe townships are two of the 18 Ohio communities that had data center-related ballot measures this election...

Adams County, OH · 1d

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Arnold’s Pub in Covington to celebrate a ‘cigar reunion’ (out back) where old friends will gather

Arnold’s Pub could soon go up in smoke. Really. Yup, the tiny hide-a-way on 208 West Pike Street, Covington could be a blur of smoke come Saturday. Arnold Horne, is actually looking forward to it.

Covington, KY · 21h

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West Clermont navigates financial impact of cthanges to Ohio property tax laws

CINCINNATI, OH — Recent changes to Ohioʼs property tax laws are creating a new financial reality for public school districts across the state, including West Clermont Local Schools. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW) recently notified West Clermont of a potential $1.49 million deficit projected for...

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Caleb Hurley signed to new publication

Being a student in a publication class gives students an opportunity to explore their creativity, improve their writing skills and share their ideas with others. For Caleb Hurley (12), that experience turned into an exciting accomplishment when one of his articles was officially published on “Spill Magazine.”. On Oct....

Fort Thomas, KY · 2d

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Press release: Cov Craft Hosts Its First-Ever Holiday Market in Mainstrasse Village

Cov Craft is getting festive! Covington’s Curated Makers Market will host its first-ever holiday market on Saturday, December 5 on the Sixth Street Promenade in Mainstrasse Village, bringing together handpicked local artists, makers, and vintage sellers for a day of small business holiday shopping!. Cov Craft is hosted by...