Written by Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers Mention data centers and you’re likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they’re built. Those are legitimate questions and the same ones I would ask if a major project were proposed in my community. Kentuckians deserve honest […]
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Opinion: These are my top 10 parks in NKY
Written by Jill Fessler I often visit my local parks to walk or attend concerts. I have noticed several incredible play sets being installed, plus additional features like Pickle ball Courts and Skate Parks. Residents of Campbell County are fortunate to have so many well maintained parks. Each recreational area has unique features unlike any […]
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Opinion: The healthcare score: Kentucky 32. Ohio 1. We’re not winning.
Written by Sheryle Pinson I read LINK nky’s super issue detailing healthcare in Northern Kentucky and found no mention of the debate regarding Certificate of Need (CON). (CON programs empower the state to control the number and type of healthcare resources available in a given area.) Why was this vital conversation omitted? On page 10 […]
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Opinion: The Future of the Florence Library
Written by Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer One of the responsibilities of serving in public office is making decisions that don’t have easy answers. Some decisions are straightforward. Others require balancing competing priorities, weighing costs against long-term value, and recognizing that reasonable people can arrive at different conclusions. The discussion surrounding the future of the […]
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Opinion: Bee a Friend to Pollinators
Written by Jill Fessler More natural habitat is disappearing in our area due to the building of homes and commercial sites. Shrinking meadows push wildlife to other locations for food and clean water sources. What can we do to support the available green space? Develop a no-mow zone or plant flowers which provide a food […]
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Opinion: While the Region Sleeps: Who Keeps Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Moving at Night?
Written by Vikesh Bairam, a technology and data professional working in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky manufacturing technology ecosystem. When much of Cincinnati is winding down for the evening, my workday is beginning. I leave home in Cincinnati and drive south toward Florence. The trip usually takes me about half an hour. I cross […]
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Smart Pathways, Big Futures. How Gateway is Reshaping Higher Education in Northern Kentucky
Whether you are thinking about healthcare, manufacturing, or business, Gateway Community & Technical College offers affordable, flexible paths to top-tier careers and four-year degrees. Whether you are a recent high school graduate mapping out your future, eyeing a career pivot, or someone looking to upskill yourself without accumulating massive college debt, finding the right higher […]
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Opinion: The AI Boom Is Coming. Are Ohio and Northern Kentucky Ready for Its Energy Demands?
Written by Vikesh Bairam, a technology and data professional working in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky manufacturing technology ecosystem. Artificial intelligence can feel almost invisible. We type a question, ask software to analyze a document, generate an image, or automate a task. Seconds later, an answer appears. But the infrastructure behind that experience is […]
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Charged With a DUI in Northern Kentucky? Here’s What Happens Next
Joe Suhre, co-author of Kentucky Driving Under the Influence Law, on what to expect from the traffic stop to the courtroom — and why local experience matters in Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties. By Joe Suhre, Suhre & Associates DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers The drive home from Newport on the Levee or MainStrasse takes […]
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Why Meals are Better in Good Company
It’s one thing to enjoy the meal you’re eating—it’s another to enjoy that meal in good company. Sharing the table with others and trading conversation between bites is one of humankind’s most enduring and significant customs. It blends nutrition with social connection and creates an experience that’s good for the soul. At Meals on Wheels […]
