As 2026 sets in, several large-scale real estate development projects aim to transform the landscape of Northern Kentucky. For the new year, LINK nky is spotlighting five real estate developments to watch in 2026. These projects, including new mixed-use developments, apartment complexes, and grocery-anchored retail centers, indicate ongoing growth and investment throughout Boone, Kenton, and […]
Author Archives: Kenton Hornbeck
Kenton is a reporter for LINK nky.
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QuikTrip eyes former Frisch’s in Florence for 2nd Kentucky store
What you need to know QuikTrip could be the latest convenience store brand to set up shop in Boone County. Over the past two years, Wawa, a convenience store and gas station chain based in Pennsylvania, revealed an ambitious expansion into Northern Kentucky, pledging to open several stores across Boone and Campbell counties. Now, QuikTrip […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission backs Ludlow Schools’ proposed indoor athletic facility
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission has backed a proposal from the Ludlow Independent School District to build an indoor athletic facility across the street from James Rigney Memorial Stadium. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the planning commission heard a presentation from Kenton County Director of Planning Andy Videkovich on the project’s […]
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Did Covington commissioners violate ethics laws?
What you need to know If you were at the meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners in late November, where the board voted to investigate the safety and financial risks of establishing a public common consumption area – or CCA, where residents could legally drink alcohol outside with some stipulations – you may have […]
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Whitewater Car Wash seeks approval to replace former Frisch’s in Burlington
What you need to know Whitewater Car Wash wants to expand its footprint in Northern Kentucky. To do so, it needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Whitewater Car Wash has requested approval from the planning commission to demolish an empty restaurant building on a 1.4-acre site at 1731 Jones Circle in Burlington […]
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NKY dining in 2025: restaurant openings and closures
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant scene evolves, 2025 became a transitional year, seeing the closure of several prominent eateries and the emergence of new ones. Below is our 2025 Dining Guide’s openings and closing list, so you can stay up to date on NKY’s ever-changing culinary landscape. Closings Amador Cuban (Newport on the Levee) This Miami-style […]
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Grit and grind! Kenton Hornbeck’s lookback at 2025
Last year, I said that 2024 was a weird year for me professionally. I don’t want to be redundant, but this year was as well. Doing anything for four years in a row can lead to malaise, but as you get further along in your journey, you find new ways to inspire yourself. This year, […]
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Stord to invest $40M to expand Hebron fulfillment center, add 500 jobs
What you need to know For Stord co-founder and CEO Sean Henry, Hebron just made sense. The community’s proximity to Interstate 71/75 and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport makes it a hub for air and ground logistics. Founded in Atlanta in 2015, Stord is a third-party logistics company that provides end-to-end fulfillment, warehousing, transportation, and […]
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Rump & Roll gears up for its first Christmas season
What you need to know A meal is often at the center of holiday celebrations. For many families, the centerpiece of the meal is a meat or poultry, whether that’s beef, chicken, lamb or duck. With Christmas and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, Rump & Roll owner Tavis Rockwell is beefing up his […]
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Five NKY boutiques to check out this holiday season
With Christmas and New Year’s approaching, shoppers in Northern Kentucky can support small businesses by frequenting local boutiques across the region. This holiday season, LINK nky highlights five local boutiques where you can find unique gifts for your loved ones. Coda — Covington and Bellevue Originally opening in Bellevue in 2017, Coda, the eclectic bohemian […]
