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From lavish life to prison
Good morning! This is Northern Kentucky reporter Jolene Almendarez back in your inbox. On Monday, I had no idea who Bill Erpenbeck was, as the former developer was recently released from federal prison. I’ve lived in Newport for just under four years and am in my mid-30s, so the Greater Cincinnati crime saga from the early 2000s was out of my realm.
Live, work, eat and play all at 1 place in NKY
How does a developer pitch a nearly 300-unit apartment complex in one of the wealthiest zip codes in Kentucky?. I’m Northern Kentucky reporter Jolene Almendarez and I found the answer to that question: It’s by investing what will be nearly a decade into planning and building a luxury mixed-use development.
Newport officials attend Kentucky League of Cities Summer Summit
The city of Newport received praise from city officials throughout the state during the recent Kentucky League of Cities Summer Summit. The 2024 KLC Summer Summit provides an opportunity to explore topics for the advancement and prosperity of Kentucky cities. Newport City Commissioner Mike Radwanski was among the Newport city officials who attended.
Local high school stadium begins $1.15 million upgrade
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC) - Construction is underway on a new field for a local high school. Anderson High School's Charles L. Brown Stadium is receiving a massive refurbishment. The field will get new turf and a whole new track. Boosters have helped raise money for improvements to the scoreboard....
City of Crestview Hills hosts farmer’s market at city building for the first time
Crestview Hills Town Center handed its annual farmer’s market over to the city three years ago. Since then, it has still been hosted at the town center, but this year, the city decided to host it at the city building. “The farmer’s market originated over at the town center,”...
Bellevue considers medical cannabis, will let voters decide
Bellevue city council joined several other Northern Kentucky councils this month in grappling with the issue of whether or not to allow medical cannabis facilities within the city limits. Medical cannabis will be legal in Kentucky starting Jan. 1, 2025, and cities and counties across Northern Kentucky have been mulling...
Juneteenth celebrations in Northern Kentucky
Juneteenth National Independence Day, known as Juneteenth, celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States annually on June 19, and Northern Kentucky is full of celebrations. Read on to find Juneteenth events throughout the region this weekend and on the holiday. Friday, June 14. The Juneteenth Career Fair at...
Opinion: Newport’s affordable housing opportunities
Written by Newport City Commissioner Julie Smith-Morrow. For over 25 years I worked with non-profit organizations helping people who were struggling with basic needs. One of those greatest needs is housing, and I believe no one should experience homelessness or live in rundown, dilapidated properties. Providing opportunities for affordable, attainable housing remains one of my critical priorities. This is perhaps the most valuable resource with which a community may assist its residents.
Cincinnati public company lands $438M military contract
CINCINNATI (Cincinnati Business Courier) - The U.S. Air Force has awarded GE Aerospace a $438 million contract for work on engines used in fighter jets. The Department of Defense May 31 announced it had awarded the four-year contract to the Cincinnati-based engine maker, the world’s largest. GE Aerospace will perform workload augmentation and offload support of F110 turbofan engine modules supplies for the Lockheed Martin F-15EX and the Boeing F-16 Fighting Falcon.
'This bill eliminates it': Ohio looks to ban 'police quota' practices across the state
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - People have heard the story all around, that as it gets to the end of the month, cops are out and waiting to write more tickets. Even with departments across the state denying that officers have to meet a quota, it hasn't stopped the debate. But a group of lawmakers in Columbus are looking to ban the practice across the state.
Cincinnati Symphony's $20 million Riverbend 2.0 public funding request falls short
ANDERSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKRC)- A push by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to secure $20 million in public funding for Riverbend 2.0 fell flat by several million dollars. When the Cincinnati Symphony announced it had purchased the Coney Island property and was going to tear down the beloved amusement park, it brought anger from many in the Tri-State. Now, it appears that the anger was able to keep additional dollars from flowing to the project.
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