Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter More post-season basketball in Northern Kentucky? It’s just what the doctor ordered for local basketball fanatics. The 2022 KHSAA 10th Region Tournament will officially be held at the illustrious David M. Evans Fieldhouse on the campus of Holmes High School in Covington. “It did not come as a […]
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Posted inEducation, News
Enzweiler’s Covington Campus to Train Workers for In-Demand Trade Jobs
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Construction trade jobs are in high demand within Northern Kentucky. In order to meet that demand, the Erlanger-based Enzweiler Building Institute, one of the largest post-secondary apprenticeship training programs in the country, has stepped up to the plate. The skilled trade industry will need to hire 430,000 workers […]
Posted inBusiness, Frankfort, Politics
Here’s Why Beshear Proposes Allocating $10 Million to Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Biological Technology and Life Sciences are two burgeoning sectors within the Northern Kentucky economy. The development of these industries locally has provided the area with numerous high-wage jobs. In Covington, some firms have also played crucial roles in the response to COVID-19. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has allocated […]
Posted inInfrastructure, News
How Developers Plan To Use Former IRS Site To Reconnect Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter The Covington Business Council’s virtual luncheon on Thursday focused on the progress of the Covington Central Riverfront development project on the former IRS site. The project aims to reconnect Covington through visual and physical connections to the Ohio River, surrounding neighborhoods, and the city at large. The CBC’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Openings & Closings
NKY’s largest law firm relocates to renovated Monarch Building in Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINKnky reporter Northern Kentucky’s largest law firm has officially relocated its headquarters to the renovated historic Monarch Building located at 119 E. 4th Street in Covington. Dressman, Benzinger and LaVelle (DBL Law) moved in on Dec. 21, 2021 and relocated over 70 employees. “Our new building allows us to build upon […]
Posted inEducation, Health
Mask policies vary at schools across Northern Kentucky
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINKnky reporter This story has been updated to include the mask policy at Campbell County Schools. The rise in COVID-19 positive cases along with the increased positivity rate across the region has Northern Kentucky school districts revisiting mask requirements for students and staff. The Ft. Thomas Board of Education reached a […]
Posted inEducation, News
Campbell County Schools superintendent to depart district
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK Media reporter Campbell County Schools Superintendent David Rust won’t be returning to that role after his contract expires June 30. Rust made that announcement in a bulletin posted to the district’s website. “I want to take this opportunity to share that my contract as superintendent expires at the close of […]
Posted inEducation, Health, News
How the mask debate is playing out at Fort Thomas schools
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINKnky Media reporter Fort Thomas Independent Schools Superintendent Brian Robinson said he has never seen an issue divide a community like that of the debate over masks in schools. But, he said, “what I can assure you is, if we get to a point where we have to make a decision […]
Posted inLifestyle, News, Top Stories
Increasing Value of Used Cars Results in Higher Tax Bill for Ky. Drivers
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK Media reporter Editor’s note: The headline has been changed to say “higher tax bill” from “higher tax rate” After tolerating pandemic burnout and nationwide economic uncertainty, northern Kentuckians are now beginning to grapple with the realization that their property taxes are on the rise due to higher vehicle valuations. In […]
Posted inBusiness, New Faces
Meet Kenton Hornbeck, LINK Media’s New Reporter
Kenton Hornbeck is a new general assignment reporter at LINK Media, a Butler, Ky. native and graduate of Western Kentucky University. Ever since I can remember, I’ve wanted to be in media. Whether it was sitting behind a microphone broadcasting over the radio, writing a newspaper feature, or anchoring live in front of a television […]