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Alien Raiders - Film (2008)
LA TRAMA DI ALIEN RAIDERS Alien Raiders, il film diretto da Ben Rock, si svolge a Buck Lake, una tranquilla cittadina statunitense dell’Arizona, immersa nella sua quotidiana monotonia. Il Supermercato Hastings si prepara a chiudere le sue porte dopo una normale giornata di lavoro, tra scaffali in ordine e ultimi clienti distratti. Ma proprio quella sera, un gruppo di uomini armati e mascherati fa irruzione nel negozio. In pochi istanti, il locale diventa teatro di una scena di spietata violenza.
'We can't have community journalism without the community.' NKY reporter moves home.
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. So, I have some news. Friday is my last day at The Cincinnati Enquirer. I'm moving home, to Cleveland, Ohio. Don't worry. The Enquirer's Northern Kentucky reportingwon't stop. They're hiring for my replacement and details are online. A little more than two years ago, I finished a day of work in Virginia, where I covered local government for The News Leader.
'There are so many stories.' Northern Kentucky history museum preserves regional roots
ALEXANDRIA, Ky. – Steve Battistone was curious. In 2004, he bought a house in Fort Thomas that was built in 1924. He wanted to know more about the previous owners and the history neighbors had created on the street. So, he turned to the Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society for help. They helped him unearth public records, like old deeds and newspapers, so he could piece together local history.
The project no one can get done: A new bridge between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Where's our new bridge? The fiery accident that closed the Brent Spence Bridge last week resurfaced the decades-long discussion about how to build and pay for a new bridge next to the 56-year-old bridge. In the 1990s, the Federal Highway Administration declared the bridge functionally obsolete because its narrow lanes carried more cars than it was designed for — with no emergency lane.
An urban farm in Covington will have homes despite neighbor pushback
A plan to save all of an urban farm won’t be presented to Covington city officials. That farm, called Orchard Park by neighbors, is at the corner of Orchard Street and Locust Street in Covington’s Westside. In March, gardeners learned the city wanted to develop the vacant city-owned lot, which neighbors transformed into fields of vegetables and a home for chickens seven years ago. The garden space is part of a wider effort to develop 17 Westside properties to bring more housing to the neighborhood.
Pit bull ban lifted in Dayton, Newport gets more outside dining space – By The Way NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com Dayton lifts dog ban Growing up, I always had at least two dogs running around the house. We had breeder dogs, animal shelter dogs and even rescued a dog from a neglectful home.
Newport Ferris wheel won't happen. Cincinnati's SkyStar doesn't look much better.
The regional market for large, permanent Ferris wheels may have dried up over the past year. There are no plans right now to build the two giant spinning observation wheels planned a year ago on the Ohio River, one in Cincinnati, another in Newport. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme recently told The Enquirer that the Newport SkyWheel slated for Newport on The Levee won't happen anytime soon.
Lawsuit fears, emails from the diocese: Behind the scenes of Edgewood's abortion discussion – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com 'Passing an ordinance would be a waste of paper' Edgewood City Council emails about abortion clinic ordinance In May, Lebanon became the first city in Ohio to ban abortions.
Northern Kentucky city to discuss banning abortion clinics
The City of Edgewood will discuss an ordinance to ban abortion clinics, according to a revised city council agenda issued late Monday afternoon. Officials from the Kenton County city of 8,500 sent the new agenda two and a half hours before councilmembers were to gather for a scheduled 6:30 p.m. meeting Monday. The original agenda, posted at noon Friday, did not contain any such agenda item.
Northern Kentucky library controversy: Where should the next branch go?
Boone County will be getting a new library. But where that library is going has stirred controversy, leaving one city feeling spurned and suspicious and library officials feeling exasperated. In this Northern Kentucky county, its libraries welcome just over half a million visits a year at its six locations throughout the county. Each building serves as a community hub where people escape the summer heat, read, research, and even attend book clubs.
Reporter will present at NKY History Hour — By The Way NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com This week, I'll celebrate my two-year anniversary with The Enquirer as its Northern Kentucky government watchdog reporter. Seems longer, doesn't it?
Her NKY neighborhood's urban farm was in danger. So this architect helped come up with a plan
Melissa Baird moved to Covington’s Westside neighborhood in October 2020 just steps away from Orchard Park, a community garden. The half-acre space, bursting with chickens, tomatoes and bees, drew Baird and her husband, Austin Zanella, to the neighborhood. It was even featured on their home’s Zillow webpage. Five months later, the city of Covington announced plans to seek developers to transform part of the space into single-family homes. The gardeners weren’t happy.
A answer to a reader question about bridge capacities and another cemetery clue – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com You asked me about NKY bridge capacities A few weeks ago, a reader reached out to me after I wrote about how congested the Brent Spence Bridge is. He asked me: What is the situation with the other major bridges in NKY like the Daniel Carter Beard and the Combs-Hehl.
Why was Judge Ann Ruttle suspended? By the Way, Northern Kentucky
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com More information on Judge Ruttle's suspension Last month, Northern Kentucky learned Kenton County District Court Judge Ann Ruttle had gotten in trouble. The Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission suspended Ruttle without pay for seven days from April 15 to April 22.
What's going on in NKY: A cemetery clue and how to get paid to pick up trash
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com A cemetery clue Do you guys remember how the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet was searching for family members of people buried near a soon-to-be-expanded road in Kenton County? The article intrigued a few readers.
The Virgin Mary, a red Mustang and a mother's love: The story of a lost sailor's photo
In early March, staff at St. Henry Catholic Church in Elsmere hoisted a statue of the Virgin Mary out of the place of worship to be cleaned and repaired. The ordinary routine would soon become the talk of this Northern Kentucky congregation. Mary's departure revealed she had been concealing a picture of a Navy sailor under her base. No one knew who the sailor was, when it was placed there, or if he survived. “We don’t know if it was last year or years ago,” a church bulletin read.
What's going on in NKY: A death, an audit with 'confusion and misreporting', and more whiskey
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com New Riff expansion I never routinely drank whiskey until I moved to Kentucky in 2019. I still like dry wines and craft beer, but now my fiancé and I always have a bottle of New Riff whiskey in the pantry.
NKY judge Ann Ruttle suspended without pay Original
The Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission punished another Northern Kentucky judge, according to court documents. The commission suspended Kenton County District Court Judge Ann Ruttle without pay for seven days from April 15 to April 22. Ruttle violated three rules in the Code of Judicial Conduct for the way she handled court proceedings last summer, the commission wrote. Ruttle first won election as a judge in 1994.
What's going on in NKY: Covington building will become apartments, autopsies to become local again
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com Ok, I'll address it. No, I did not change my last name for this job. And yes, people have asked me this before. I used to hate my last name.
Brent Spence Bridge: How this week may have changed the future of Greater Cincinnati's biggest project
This isn't an April Fools' Day joke. State and federal officials' plans aligned this week to bring the Greater Cincinnati region closer - maybe - to funding its biggest single public works project: a new bridge over the Ohio River. Yes, we're talking about the $2.5 billion Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project that would expand capacity with a companion bridge and other upgrades.
What's going on in NKY: Neighbors saved a rare bird, and a museum revitalization
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com Boone County rare leucistic Red-tailed Hawk rehabilitated I grew up with a lot of birds. My mom raised a dozen doves in our backyard. On warm days, she opened their coop and they would fly in a loop around our neighborhood.
Help identify who is in the graves: Small Northern Kentucky cemetery must move for road-widening project.
INDEPENDENCE, KY. – A bustling three-way intersection in Northern Kentucky holds more history than drivers and passengers may realize. Long before the surrounding land became overgrown with bushes and trees, someone built a small cemetery. Here, people decided to memorialize their loved ones — seemingly forever. Now a project to widen the road in Northern Kentucky means the six unmarked graves must be moved.
Turfway Park: Construction on Northern Kentucky's horse racing track begins after a delay
Northern Kentucky's Turfway Park horse racing track has been through a lot. Over the past two years, a series of events threatened the track's very existence. First, people feared acompetitorwould swipe the track's few remaining race days doled out by regulators. Then, a Kentucky Supreme Court decision ruled a major funding source for all tracks was illegal. Those threats seem to be gone now.
Mayor balks at new Ohio River bridge project, a lung cancer fundraiser, and improvements in Newport – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com Ah, spring. Recently, I saw two mourning doves scouting my patio for a nest. They nestled into a pot that used to have lush greens and purple mums. I neglected it (whoops) so now it's a pot of twigs that may become a nest.
Healthcare facility plans in Cold Spring, a book about a corrupt NKY judge, and some good news – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. If there's something you think should be included, email reporter Julia Fair at jfair@enquirer.com By the way, here's what's going on in Northern Kentucky: St. Elizabeth Healthcare makes plans in Cold Spring Do you remember when another piece of news was hiding within the land battle over the Disabled American Veterans grounds in Cold Spring? I do.
NKY lawmaker seeks to legalize recreational use of marijuana
Could Kentucky be the next state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana? Maybe. On Thursday, Northern Kentucky Rep. Rachel Roberts, a Democrat from Newport, filed a bill to do just that. The legislation would also wipe criminal records for Kentuckians with marijuana-related misdemeanors, according to a press release from Roberts. This isn't the first time this kind of legislation has been introduced in Kentucky. In the past, former Eastern Kentucky lawmaker Rep.
Adorable rabbits are helping adults who have developmental disabilities
"Jackie O" prefers hay, pellets and greens over any brew that comes from the bar she’s named for. The white rabbit, who is less than a year old, found her way to the River Road Rabbit Rescue after a bartender at Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery couldn’t care for her anymore. Jackie O is one of six rabbits that have made their way to the rabbit rescue at 15765 Elm Rock Rd., which opened in June as part of the Sech-Kar Company.
OU professors replace pricey textbooks with digital alternatives
Editors's Note: This story has been updated to reflect the version that appeared in our weekly print edition. Some Ohio University professors are ditching required textbooks — and the prices — to try and help students save on their college expenses. The average undergraduate student at a public, four-year university spends about $1,300 on textbooks and school supplies per year, according to 2015-16 data from College Board’s website.
Where to find a COVID-19 vaccine location in Northern Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday two new Northern Kentucky locations will open where people can get a COVID-19 vaccination. The new locations are at a Kroger in Boone County and a Walmart in Campbell County. Appointments will begin the week of Feb. 22, Beshear said. As of Feb. 15, 15,123 people in Northern Kentucky have received both doses of the vaccine, according to the Northern Kentucky Health Department website. Right now, people in Phase 1B can get a vaccine.
Why Beans Cafe & Bakery charges were dropped, Love on the Levee, and butterfly habitat rehabilitation – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky.
COVID-19 vaccine protest planned by Northern Kentucky nonprofit
The Point Arc, a nonprofit that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will hold a COVID-19 vaccine protest Friday afternoon at the Northern Kentucky Health Department. In a press release, the nonprofit announced the rally and expressed frustration about the state's COVID-19 vaccine schedule.
Newport on the Levee will host a revolving retail market
Changes are coming to Newport on the Levee, owner and developer of the retail space North American Properties announced Thursday. The new vision, called Trade, will include a revolving retail market in the Gallery Building where up to 12 vendors will set up shop with three to 12-month leases. It's the latest change to come to the Ohio riverfront space, which first opened in 2001.
Former judge Dawn Gentry got a new job, a land battle simmers, and library fines are gone – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. 2020 is behind us and the new year is already pretty busy. Recently in Northern Kentucky, embattled former judge Dawn Gentry got a new job, a land battle in Cold Spring got a bit more complicated and some lucky library patrons were freed from fines. In this series, By the way, NKY – we fill you in on what's going on in the region and your neighborhoods.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls U.S. Capitol rioters 'domestic terrorists' in video address
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called the people who breached the U.S. Capitol "domestic terrorists" in a video he released Wednesday afternoon. Supporters of President Trump breached the U.S. Capitol as the House and Senate met to count the Electoral College votes and certify president-elect Joe Biden’s win.
Judge dismisses Covington Catholic students’ defamation suit against media outlets
A federal judge has dismissed 12 Covington Catholic students' defamation and harassment lawsuit against CNN, the Washington Post, and NBC, according to court records in the U.S. Eastern District of Kentucky Court. Judge William Bertelsman ruled Dec. 23 the students had not been defamed or unlawfully threatened by the media outlets that covered a viral video of the Northern Kentucky private school students at the Lincoln Memorial in January 2019.
As new legislative session starts in Frankfort, here's who is representing Northern Kentucky and how to reach them
Kentucky lawmakers traveled to Frankfort this week to begin the 2021 legislative session. They have a hefty agenda. Northern Kentucky lawmakers have already proposed legislation to ban state-mandated vaccines, make early voting for everyone permanent, and to limit the use of solitary confinement for kids. The 13-member Northern Kentucky delegation is made up of 11 Republicans and two Democrats. The newest is Democrat Rachel Roberts; the longest-serving, Republican Joseph Fischer.
Judge Dawn Gentry: Kentucky Supreme Court upholds judge's removal Original
The Kentucky Supreme Court upheld the removal of Kenton County Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry, according to court documents. It’s been about a year since Gentry’s misconduct case became public, which accused her of using personal relationships, coercion, and retaliation as tools in her judgeship. The case created reams of invoices to pay Gentry, replacement judges, an investigator, and attorneys.
A Cincinnati company moves to Nothern Kentucky, a nonprofit relocates, homeless shelter breaks ground – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. Even though The Simpsons featured Cincinnati in an episode a few weeks ago, Northern Kentucky had some recent bragging rights, too. Recently, Covington grabbed some jobs that were based in Cincinnati, a new homeless shelter scheduled its ceremonial groundbreaking, and the Disabled American Veterans headquarters announced plans to move.
Brent Spence Bridge: Why it needs upgrades – and how NKY legislators plan to pay for them
Northern Kentucky lawmakers have historically been vehemently opposed to the use of tolls to pay for the $2.5 billion project that would alleviate congestion on the Brent Spence Bridge. The fiery crash that closed the 56-year-old bridge reignited the conversation about how to fund that project. The Enquirer surveyed the state lawmakers who represent Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties to ask: How do you plan to fund the Brent Spence Bridge upgrades?
Northern Kentucky lawmakers defy indoor dining ban as COVID-19 cases increase Original
Two Republican Northern Kentucky state lawmakers defied Gov. Andy Beshear's ban on indoor dining. Lawmakers Savannah Maddox and Damon Thayer took a picture after their dine-in meal at Beans Cafe & Bakery in Grant County, according to a picture Maddox posted on Facebook. Maddox's post said she ran into Thayer by chance at the restaurant.
A new dog park, money for homeless, a ventriloquist donation, and a jailer retires – By the Way, NKY
This is an installment of reporter Julia Fair's series "By the way, NKY." Here, you'll find what's going on in Northern Kentucky. 2020 is almost over. It's been tough, but glimmers of hope have peeked through. Recently in Northern Kentucky, the jailer for the Kenton County Detention Center announced his retirement, Covington unveiled there's money for the homeless, a museum received a rare ventriloquist doll donation and Northern Kentucky pups got a new place to sniff new (dog) butts.
Crittenden city council considers ousting the mayor
Crittenden city council will meet Thursday to consider charges to oust its mayor, Camilla Patton. Council scheduled the public hearing two days ago at its special meeting. The embattled mayor faced backlash when she was paid for work she did as the Alcoholic Beverage Control administrator in addition to her mayor's salary, according to documents obtained by The Enquirer.
Brent Spence Bridge: Kentucky Transportation Secretary says no non-local trucks on local roads
Drivers in Newport and Covington may get relief from traffic caused by the Brent Spence Bridge closure. On Wednesday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray issued an order to alleviate congestion on local streets due to the closure of the Brent Spence Bridge. It prohibits commercial traffic from using local roads. Trucks making local deliveries are exempt from the order.
Brent Spence Bridge: Timeline of trying to fund the $2.5 billion project
It's no secret that a new bridge built next to the Brent Spence Bridge would help ease traffic in the Great Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. It's also no secret about why it's been so hard to fund the $2.5 billion bridge. Northern Kentucky lawmakers oppose a toll to pay for it. Here's a timeline of events related to the bridge and its needed upgrades. 1963 - The Brent Spence Bridge opens The Brent Spence Bridge opened on the same day as President John F. Kennedy's funeral.
The project no one can get done: A new bridge between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Where's our new bridge? After President Joe Biden signed the bi-partisan infrastructure bill into law in November 2021, funding for a new bridge next to the Brent Spence could be within reach. In the 1990s, the Federal Highway Administration declared the bridge functionally obsolete because its narrow lanes carried more cars than it was designed for — with no emergency lane.
Beverly Hills Supper Club development lawsuit resolved, no construction on disputed area
Attorneys reached an agreement in the dispute regarding the 80-acre $65 million real estate project set to transform the former site of the Beverly Hills Supper Club in Southgate, according to a joint statement from attorneys. The project is expected to have an assisted living center, apartments, homes – and a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the 1977 Memorial Day weekend fire that killed 165 and injured more than 200.
Beverly Hills Supper Club site development: burial ground questions goes to court
The fate of a Northern Kentucky burial ground – and a $65 million real estate development on the site of the former Beverly Hills Supper Club – are headed to court Tuesday. In October, a judge temporarily stopped construction on part of the mixed-use development, Memorial Point. The project is expected to have an assisted living center, apartments, homes – and a permanent memorial honoring the victims of the 1977 Memorial Day weekend fire that killed 165 and injured more than 200.
Trump won Ohio. What happens next with the Electoral College? Original
Americans don't elect the president. They elect people who elect the president. That group of 538 people is called the Electoral College and since it was created in 1788, the college has selected the next U.S. president. (With 69 electoral votes, President George Washington won the support of each participating elector in 1789.) The popular vote elects governors, city council members, coroners and local judges – but not the president.
NKY Elections: When to expect final results for local races
Some Northern Kentucky races haven't been called. That's because of Kentucky's unusual Election Day, which was altered by the pandemic. Since voting options were expanded, county clerks are still counting absentee ballots. That means voters will have to wait a few days for the full results. When and how will votes be counted?
Podcast: On the ground in Kentucky's 67th House District
Republican LeAnna Homandberg launched a campaign to flip one of the last blue statehouse districts in Northern Kentucky. Her opponent, Democrat Rachel Roberts, won a special election in February that kept the party's grip on the 67th House District seat. Homandberg said she can change that by appealing to a broad spectrum of voters and reaching out to parts of the district that favored President Trump in 2016. Homandberg, 27, of Southgate, grew up on an 800-acre farm in Minnesota.
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