Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Tuesday afternoon marked the filing deadline for candidates seeking legislative, county, and some local offices. Here are the candidates running in Boone County: Florence Mayor Duane FroelicherJulie Metzger Aubuchon Florence City Council (6 Seats) Jonathan TrimbleMel CarrollDavid OsborneGary WynnJenna KemperLesley ChambersJ. Kelly HuffBrian Scott KinrossA. Page Tubesing-BeetemPatricia WingoAaron […]
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Beshear Announces Federal Relief Allocations for Boone County as Part of NKY Tour
In Boone County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced several infrastructure improvements during a tour of Northern Kentucky Tuesday. Water lines will be extended to several neighborhoods and provide drinking water to several hundred rural residents in Western and Southern Boone County with an investment of just over $1.2 million. The Boone County Water District will use […]
Posted inNews, Nonprofit
Emergency Shelter of NKY Hopes to Open New Facility in Coming Weeks
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter The cold winter months are upon us, and the Emergency Shelter of NKY is giving its all to provide people with a warm place to sleep. Due to Covid restrictions, only 24 beds are available right now. Once the organization occupies its new facility, which Executive Director Kim […]
Posted inNews, Sports
ICYMI: Dayton, Kentucky Renamed ‘Who Deyton’ in Honor of the Big Game
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Dayton Mayor Ben Baker issued a proclamation last week naming Saturday, Jan. 22. ‘Who Deyton, Kentucky’ in recognition of the Cincinnati Bengals’ divisional playoff game against the Tennessee Titans. Of course we are all still celebrating the win … maybe Who Deyton was the luck charm that ensured […]
Posted inOpenings & Closings, Restaurants
The Slice is Right Could Be Coming to an Event Near You
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter The Slice is Right Pizzeria rolled into the Northern Kentucky community in September 2020, but the business wasn’t hit with pandemic setbacks until July 2021. According to his sister Rachel Turner, Trent Turner is the brains behind the business. He began perfecting his pizza dough recipe about three […]
Posted inBusiness, Openings & Closings, Restaurants
At Enson Harbor, your meal may be served by … robots?
Enson Harbor opened for lunch hours at 11 a.m. over the weekend, and if you stop by, you may get a chance to be served by a robot. The new seafood restaurant in Bellevue has three robot servers that resemble a cat. They are programable to seat you at your table and act as a […]
Posted inCity, News, Politics
Chasity Bothman to run for Bellevue mayor: ‘I can bring a fresh new perspective’
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves will have at least one challenger in this year’s election. Chasity Bothman filed for candidacy for Bellevue mayor on Jan. 10. Bothman works in fundraising for a national nonprofit and for Three Spirits Tavern and Cork N Crust in Bellevue. Bothman has been a […]
Posted inFootball, Lifestyle, Sports
This die-hard NKY Bengals fan cannot wait for Saturday
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Joyce Dorgan has been a die-hard Bengals fan for as long as she can remember. For at least the past 42 years, she has worn Bengals gear to show her support for the team. “I mean, I’ve got socks, shirts, earrings, a watch,” Dorgan, of Cold Spring, said. […]
Posted inBusiness, Restaurants
She left P&G to start a coffee shop that would bring people together
Written by Haley Parnell, LINKnky reporter Tami Trunick had a vision: she wanted to do something more meaningful for her community. After working at Procter & Gamble for decades, Trunick said she didn’t feel like she was improving lives the way she wanted. Brass Key Coffee began when the Northern Kentucky native took a trip […]
Posted inCulture, Lifestyle
Manatees Lizzo, Cardi-Tee, MaryKate and Ashley make pit stop at CVG
Written by Haley Parnell, LINKnky reporter Four manatees made a pit stop at CVG Airport today on their way to the Columbus Zoo. Lizzo, Cardi-Tee, MaryKate, and Ashley were transported from SeaWorld’s Rescue and Rehabilitation Center in Orlando to DHL’s CVG Hub and then to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. All four manatees were rescued […]