Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Kentucky using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of October 19, 2026. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Heidi Clary
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Heidi Clary, a special education teacher at Mary A Goetz Elementary School in Ludlow Clary was nominated by Julie Futscher because “My daughter is now a senior, she suffers from anxiety and depression, when she is having a bad day, she […]
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Mint juleps and more: Derby weekend in NKY
It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, y’all! And while up here in Northern Kentucky, we don’t get the true Derby Day experience, you can always try to emulate it. The best way, we’ve found, is to put on your most ornate piece of headwear, your brightest-colored clothing and drink a mint julep. If you’re looking to make […]
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NKY Norsemen’s high school hockey team makes a historic run to the semifinals at nationals
The Northern Kentucky Norsemen’s high school hockey team made history this season, advancing further at nationals than any team in the program’s history. After 44 games and countless miles of travel, the crew of 20 young men reached the semifinals on the national stage. The team returned home with a trophy from the state tournament […]
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National party looks to Kentucky to register new Democrats and launch campaign playbook
Top Democrats have their eyes on Kentucky this week. The Democratic National Committee is launching its first National Voter Registration Week of Action to register new voters in the Bluegrass State over the next few days. The DNC has also unveiled its “Organizing and Political Playbook” ahead of midterm elections this year. The events will include voter […]
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Kentucky GOP Senate candidates talk immigration and Iran war in first debate
Kentucky’s top three Republican U.S. Senate candidates largely agreed that illegal immigration is a major issue for Kentuckians, but they strongly disagreed about which of them would best handle it. The candidates — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron and businessman Nate Morris — faced each other in their first debate of the […]
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Make your primary election voting plan
Starting early on your election plan might not seem like it should take a lot of time, but you’d be surprised at all the things you need to take into consideration before you vote – especially in Kentucky. With voter turnout for the primary election in 2024 averaging 11% (yep – you read that right. […]
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How an NKY creative director passes the time with his custom watch business
If you asked creative director and Newport resident Josh Jacob what he does in his free time, he might wryly explain his talent for making “fake watches.” But his watches are very real—and way more interesting than most of what you’d find in a jewelry store. Faux Wrist, the timepiece brand Jacob created for his […]
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Dayton pizzeria showcases unusual pies in local collaboration series: ‘Let’s get weird’
The region’s most eccentric pizzeria is getting even wilder thanks to a new collaboration series with several local restaurants. Wayfarer Tavern’s pizza has become the favorite pie of many in the region thanks to its unusual form—a mix of Detroit, East Coast and square-cut Midwest stylings—and the restaurant’s embrace of unorthodox toppings (One of their […]
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New board game-focused bar opens in Covington
A new bar just across the river wants you to roll for initiative. Dice on Draft opened Friday in Covington, and it features over 200 board games to play alongside a full-service cocktail bar. Owner McKenzie Crist decided to open the space out of her own love for tabletop games and the lack of a […]
