NKY Health Dept begins testing for Zika virus
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is now conducting surveillance of mosquitoes in the area as part of an effort to combat the Zika virus.
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Iconic Bavarian brewery will house county government
Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann announced on Friday that the county will buy the historic structure and move the government there.
Gorilla Maker creates 3D printers, jobs for NKY
Verona-based Gorilla Maker is quickly becoming a national authority in 3D printing, but founder Glenn Warner is most proud of the company's job creation in Northern Kentucky.
The Center provides grants to seven more Covington creatives
The Center for Great Neighborhoods just doled out $30,000 in its fourth round of Creative Community Grants to seven Covington artists and creatives.
Promote local tourism by taking a staycation this summer
In May, Greater Cincinnati joined forces with a multitude of cities to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week to propel its year-long initiative “Travel ’16."
Skyward awards first community “Jumpstart” grants
Skyward announced it has awarded $5,000 Jumpstart grants to each of the pilot LiveWell NKY communities of Covington, Ft. Mitchell, Gallatin County, Ludlow and Newport.
NewCo festival July 21 to feature best of NKY startups
NewCo festival on July 21 will feature some of Northern Kentucky's most exciting support orgs, startups and makers.
Newport distillery announces $12M expansion
A local craft distillery is planning a $12 million expansion that would include a whiskey campus, restaurant and event space.
Tristate summer camp expands reach with NKY location
UpSpring's Summer 360 camp will open a new location in Northern Kentucky, thanks to a $195,000 grant from Cummins, Inc.
Organizations strive to make Cincinnati area more walkable and bike-friendly
Green Umbrella’s Tri-State Trails Initiative and the OKI Regional Council of Governments have collaborated to put bicyclists and pedestrians at the forefront of the region’s transportation policy.
