COVID-19 changed the economic landscape of United States, forcing many people out of their jobs and eviscerating local economies. In Kentucky, the unemployment peaked at 16.1% in April 2020 during the pandemic. For people searching to return to the workforce after the height of the pandemic, events like career fairs help connect those job seekers […]
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During visit to Covington, Biden touts $1.6 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge project
Standing on a platform nestled underneath the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge on the banks of the Ohio River, a riverboat floating off to his side, President Joe Biden touted the $1.6 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, and the elbow grease it took to make it happen. The return of […]
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Biden stopped by Covington today to discuss federal impact on regional infrastructure projects
President Joe Biden joined by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke in Covington today. Scroll on to catch what we saw during the speeches. The Brent Spence Bridge has been a thorn in the side of multiple presidential administrations. With Congress’ […]
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Cottingham Hardware in Alexandria selected as small business of the week
Started by married couple Tom and Betty Cottingham in 1957, Cottingham Hardware has been serving the residents of Alexandria for 65 years. In recognition of their commitment to their business and community, Kentucky junior Sen. Rand Paul, a ranking member of the U.S. Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, honored Cottingham’s Hardware by naming it […]
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Kenton Hornbeck’s five favorite stories of the year
Since I started working at LINK nky this January, I’ve been able to accumulate a number of valuable experiences through my reporting. Every writer has stories they feel a strong connection to. These are the five stories that I feel most strongly about, either through my reporting process, subject matter or community impact. Here’s to […]
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NKY Atlas to give leaders new insight to region
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 16 edition of the weekly LINK Reader. To get these stories first, subscribe here. Speaking at the newly renovated Turfway Park in Florence, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED CEO Lee Crume was anxious to reveal the region’s newest resource in its battle for increased economic prosperity. Crume, along with Tri-ED […]
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Northern Kentucky Duke Energy customers feel financial crunch of higher bills heading into winter
Covington small business owner Chris Conley wasn’t expecting to see his electricity bill increase from $96 in November to $331.60 in December. For many residents and business owners, opening the mail toward the end of the year can be an anxiety-inducing activity, especially as the outside temperatures begin to cover vehicles in a pesky layer […]
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Partnership between Kenton County Detention Center, Life Learning Center that aims to reduce recidivism featured on PBS
Reentrance into society after exiting the criminal justice system can be a tumultuous task for an individual. It’s a process that could take years. According to the Harvard Political Review, 76.6% of United States prisoners are rearrested within five years of their release. For Northern Kentucky residents who experience incarceration, the Kenton County Detention Center […]
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M&P Logistics unveils new Florence Headquarters, creating 210 new jobs
Mackenzie and Paige Logistics LLC unveiled their new Florence headquarters to the public at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday. The woman-owned logistics brokerage company invested $4 million in the project, which will create 210 full time jobs and at least 120 jobs for Kentucky residents. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated M&P Friday on their […]
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Community weighs in on Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Transportation officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Ohio Department of Transportation held court at the Kenton County Building Wednesday to field questions, ease concerns and share information with the Northern Kentucky community regarding the highly anticipated Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. As of now, much of the fundamental design process is completed. What […]
