After applying to the FBI National academy at the end of 2017 and then having setbacks from COVID-19, Police Chief Jonathan McClain is finally headed to Quantico, Virginia, in April. McClain took over as Bellevue Police Chief in January, but has been with the department since 2010 and has been in law enforcement for 17 […]
Author Archives: Haley Parnell
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Biden mentions Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in infrastructure address
President Joe Biden addressed attendees today at The National Association of Counties Legislative Conference and mentioned the Fioptics program in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties. According to the association, nearly 2,000 county officials from around the country were in attendance to focus on federal policy issues. “This is all in the beginning,” Biden said. “Hundreds […]
Posted inBusiness
Purple Poulet to open new location in Newport Thursday
After being closed due to the pandemic in August 2021, Purple Poulet’s much-anticipated reopening is now scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17. The restaurant will be taking a soft opening approach Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. They will return to regular hours Tuesday through Saturday next week from […]
Posted inInfrastructure, Politics
Six SD1 projects receive $15 million in Kentucky Cleaner Water Program funding
Sanitation District No. 1 has received nearly $15 million in funding from the Better Kentucky Plan’s Cleaner Water Program created to deliver clean drinking water and improved sewer and water systems across Kentucky. SD1 is responsible for the collection and treatment of Northern Kentucky’s wastewater and also serves as the regional storm water management agency. […]
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How LaRu Bowling Center has become part of the fabric of Northern Kentucky
In October, Northern Kentucky Classic LaRu Bowling Center underwent an ownership change after Glenn Schmidt retired and sold the bowling alley after 35 years of ownership. LaRu has been a part of the Northern Kentucky community since it first opened its doors in 1958. The bowling alley was forced to close in March 2020 due […]
Posted inSports
Ryle High School junior sinks 1,000th career point
Wednesday night at the Ryle versus Boone County Girls Varsity basketball game, Ryle Junior Abby Holtman nailed a three-pointer, landing her 1,000 point. “I was so nervous, and I don’t get nervous. I knew how much I was away, and that was in my head,” Abby said. “I just wanted it so bad. I was […]
Posted inCulture
meetNKY Introduces Survey for Local Input to Support NKY Tourism
Northern Kentucky’s Convention and Visitors Bureau, meetNKY, has launched a resident survey to attract more visitors to the area. “Nearly half of all visitors come to Northern Kentucky to visit friends and family, making the voice of residents a valuable component of improving the visitor experience as our region looks ahead to 2030,” a news […]
Posted inFootball, Sports
Newport Aquarium penguins pick Bengals to win Super Bowl
Penguins at the Newport Aquarium are getting in on the Bengals Super Bowl excitement. “Newport Aquarium’s African penguins have made their Super Bowl pick, and they’re backing the Cincinnati Bengals,” said a news release from the aquarium. Newport Aquarium’s Animal Care Team gave the penguins a chance to rush the field and play with some […]
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Comedy classic ‘You Can’t Take it With You’ comes to village players of Fort Thomas
Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman’s You Can’t Take It With You is coming to Village Players of Fort Thomas with six live-and-in person performances from February 25 – March 5. About the show: “At first, the Sycamores seem mad, but it’s not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world […]
Posted inHealth, Politics
Kenton County Names Feb. 8 Emerald Trace Day
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Emerald Trace’s efforts have earned them an overall 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the highest ranking for any Medicare website. At Kenton County’s Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday, the county recognized the hard work Emerald Trace on Turkeyfoot Road in Elsmere has done […]