The annual Ohio River Paddlefest is underway, with some 2,000 participants coming from across the country to participate in the nation’s largest paddling celebration. Paddlefest is an event that supports AdventureCrew, a nonprofit that connects teens to nature and each other through outdoor adventures, according to their website. The official event is set for Saturday, […]
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Trump Jr. speaks at Eric Deters’ Freedom Fest
Former Northern Kentucky attorney and former Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Eric Deters held Patriots Day Freedom Fest at his Morning View Farm Sept. 13 to Sept. 15. Deters canceled the event in 2023, at which he said former President Donald Trump would be in attendance, after Trump backed out. Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., attended and […]
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Photos: Hundreds participate in Ohio River Swim
The 2024 Ohio Rivr Swim took place on August 25, 2024 at the Serpentine Wall, with 253 participants swimming a total of 900 meters to raise funds for the Adventure Crew.
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PHOTOS: Election Day in Northern Kentucky
The polls opened for Kentucky’s general election at 6 a.m. Tuesday morning, and residents across the region stopped by their voting locations to make their voices heard. Voters will be picking the commonwealth’s next governor, plus attorney general, secretary of state, treasurer, auditor and agriculture commissioner. Click through to see photos from polling locations around […]
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PHOTOS: 2023 Kentucky gubernatorial debate
Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron took the debate stage at Northern Kentucky University Tuesday for the only gubernatorial debate in Northern Kentucky this election. In case you missed it you can watch the full debate here. Click through to see photos of the evening’s debate from LINK nky contributor Joe Simon.
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Photos: Ohio River Swim
Officials closed the Ohio River Sunday between the Big Mac Bridge and the Taylor Southgate Bridge for the annual Ohio River Swim. Swimmers launched from the Serpentine wall, swam across the river to the Kentucky side, and then back to the public landing. LINK nky contributor Joe Simon was there to capture photos of the […]
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Law enforcement honored at Covington memorial
Law enforcement agencies and members of the public gathered Wednesday on E. 3rd Street in Covington for a police memorial to pay tribute to those who lost their lives while serving the public. The event featured a flyover, riderless horse, honor guards from several departments, 21 gun salute, and the playing of taps and Amazing […]
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Local author, historian hosts book signing, bourbon tasting
Ronald Wolford Blair’s great-great uncle was a colonel in the Civil War. The Lexington native’s ancestor, Col. Frank Lane Wolford, led more than 300 battles in the Civil War and was rivals with Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan. When Wolford captured Morgan during the war after a 1,000-mile chase, he offered Morgan and his team […]
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Photos: Election Day in NKY 2022
Our own Joe Simon went around to polling locations on Election Day in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties as voters cast their ballots. Our contributor Abigail Shoyat stopped by some election watch parties and celebrations in the evening. Click through the galleries below.
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Photos: Old Timers’ Day at Rabbit Hash General Store
The 41st annual Old Timers’ Day was held Saturday at the historic Rabbit Hash General Store. The event featured food, drinks, and six musical acts. Our Joe Simon was there to capture photos of the event.