This story originally appeared in the July 14 edition of the Weekly LINK Reader. To see these stories first, subscribe here. Listen here | Watch here On Nov. 11, 2020, a semi truck heading northbound on the bottom deck of the Brent Spence Bridge jackknifed across the road at about 2:45 a.m. Another truck not […]
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Backpacks and Breakfast gives out free school supplies for 23rd year
There’s over a month left in summer vacation, but that doesn’t mean families aren’t getting ready for the 2023-2024 school year. For some parents, that preparation is more stressful than it is for others, especially for those experiencing financial difficulties, said Northern Kentucky Harvest President and Be Concerned Grants Director Paul Gottbrath. “This helps them […]
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Erlanger moves closer to resolution on emergency budget appropriations
The Erlanger City Council is closer to resolving a disagreement about how to best appropriate $5 million in city funding after their Tuesday night caucus meeting. The city moved the money out of the general fund at the end of 2022 and placed it into the capital budget. This move restricted the money’s use to […]
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New ordinance resolves dispute over sports in Erlanger parks
A dispute over organized sports in Erlanger parks has come to an end after the enacting of a new ordinance. The vote, during a special meeting Tuesday night, follows a prolonged dispute among city residents about organized sports in Elranger’s parks, specifically Flagship Park, which, until recently, served as the practice ground for the Blessed […]
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Covington officer involved in fatal shooting won’t be prosecuted
The Covington officer involved a struggle that resulted in a man’s death earlier this month will not be prosecuted, Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders said at a press conference Wednesday. Ethan Livingood shot Ludlow resident Garren Patty on July 9 after what Sanders called a violent attack on the officer. Sanders discussed the results […]
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Kenton County leaders to meet with state legislators about road projects
Mayors and other public officials from Kenton County identified several road improvement and expansion projects to focus on and set a date to meet with state legislators during a meeting Saturday. Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette broke down the projects into three categories: road expansion projects already on the books, possible future road projects and the […]
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Development of former Willie’s Sports Cafe site in Covington hits roadblock
A Covington homeowner has challenged a zoning change that would allow for the development of townhomes at the former site of Willie’s Sports Cafe in Covington. The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended a zoning change for the land at their meeting on June 1. However, now that a county resident has appealed the approval, the […]
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Mayors discuss ‘political hot potato’ of new medical marijuana law
A group of Kenton County mayors that meets monthly discussed Saturday what to do about a new law that allows Kentuckians to use medically regulated cannabis for certain conditions, such as cancer, chronic pain and seizure disorders among others. “This is coming in your direction,” said Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette at the meeting. “It’s only […]
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Erlanger sports teams may soon have to apply for permits to practice in city parks
UPDATE: The City of Erlanger has announced the official time of the second reading of the new parks ordinance. The relevant lines have been been updated. –LINK nky editorial, July 14, 2023 A dispute over organized sports in Erlanger parks could soon come to a resolution with the potential passage of a new ordinance. The […]
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Beechwood Independent School District challenges Christ Hospital property tax exemption
Charitable Organizations The Beechwood Independent School District has challenged the tax-exempt status of a cluster of properties on Dixie Highway in Fort Wright belonging to The Christ Hospital Network, according to court documents from the Kentucky Board of Tax Appeals. The documents indicate the district’s desire to levy property taxes on the buildings, including medical […]