It’s officially t-minus 40 days to the Kentucky May Primary Election on May 19. LINK nky has been working for months on our election coverage (literally — our Election HQ launched on Nov. 5, the first day candidates could file with the secretary of state). We’ve got information that will help you with just about […]
Author Archives: Meghan Goth
As LINK nky's executive editor, Meghan Goth oversees editorial operations across all platforms. Before she started at LINK in 2022, she managed the investigative and enterprise teams at WCPO 9 in Cincinnati. She has also worked at The Cincinnati Enquirer, Dateline NBC and The New York Times Syndicate. She graduated with her Bachelor's in journalism from the University of Cincinnati in 2007 and received her Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University in 2008.
Posted inOpinion
Inside LINK: Celebrate local news day with us
LINK nky launched in 2021 with a simple mission: Bring local news back to Northern Kentucky, which hadn’t had consistent coverage since the Cincinnati Post closed in 2007. Right after we launched, went to city council meetings and commission meetings and planning and zoning meetings, expecting to be met with neutrality or maybe even distain. […]
Posted inElection NKY 2026
If more Northern Kentuckians knew how much primaries matter, would more of them vote?
An average of 11% of people voted in the primary election in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in 2024. Eleven percent. Even though races you’ll be voting for on May 19 won’t necessarily be as sexy as a presidential or gubernatorial race, they’ll have a lot more impact on your daily life. Voters will get […]
Posted inOpinion
Inside LINK: Stay up to date on the election without doing a thing
Here at LINK nky, we’ve been working on 2026 election coverage since last summer. So it’s easy to forget that the rest of the region isn’t as versed on everything that’s going on as we are. Last week, I was talking to someone who is very plugged in politically, and they asked me when we […]
Posted inCulture
Community Voices: God’s gift to Kentucky
This Community Voices column is written by Cody Pelle, a marketing and copywriting professional who has a knack for telling stories that bring us back to the nostalgic days of Northern Kentucky’s past. Have an idea for him? Email Cody at codympelle@gmail.com. I spent every Sunday morning of my childhood in a small Baptist church […]
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Community Voices: Why a human centered entrepreneurial mindset matters more than ever
This Community Voices column is written by Zac Strobl, the director of Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Northern Kentucky employers frequently express concerns about how to prepare the workforce for rapid changes, new technologies, and, of course, artificial intelligence . When considering the future workforce, the solution isn’t simply to teach students […]
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Community Voices: Creating your own gratitude practice for entrepreneurship
This Community Voices column is written by Rachel DesRochers, a serial entrepreneur in the Greater Cincinnati Region who builds companies through the lens of spreading the message of gratitude & building community. If there’s one thing the last decade of my life has taught me, it’s that entrepreneurship will stretch you in every direction. It will […]
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Community Voices: How to create a one-page business plan
This Community Voices column is written by Tonya Bolton, who shares advice, tips and ideas for entrepreneurs. You can reach her at info@tonyaboltonphotography.com. If the phrase “business plan” makes you break out in a cold sweat, you’re not alone. Most entrepreneurs don’t fail because they lack passion or ideas — they fail because they’re overwhelmed. Somewhere along […]
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What does it cost for NKY to be … NKY?
“Northern Kentucky is bigger than Lexington and Bowling Green combined.” If you’ve ever talked to Brent Cooper, you’ve probably heard him say this. Cooper is the president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, which works to support local businesses and promote a vibrant economy. And he is proud to champion the region […]
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Northern Kentucky can do more together
Brent Cooper is the president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. Northern Kentucky’s strength lies in recognizing that Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties—and the 37 cities within them—are linked together as one place. Our elected leaders, at all levels, should not only continue to embrace that reality, but actively work to reinforce […]