What you need to know The Kenton County Schools Board of Education approved another round of renovation projects in the district Monday night. Specifically, the approvals were for construction at Taylor Mill Elementary School and Ryland Heights Elementary School, which altogether will cost the district about $29.9 million, according to district estimates. “Primarily, what’s driving […]
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Did Covington commissioners violate ethics laws?
What you need to know If you were at the meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners in late November, where the board voted to investigate the safety and financial risks of establishing a public common consumption area – or CCA, where residents could legally drink alcohol outside with some stipulations – you may have […]
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NKU students work to bring under-used dementia therapy to U.S.
What you need to know A group of occupational therapy students at Northern Kentucky University is researching a form of occupational therapy for patients with dementia called cognitive stimulation therapy, which has been arguably underutilized in the United States. “It’s a standard care over in the UK,” said occupational therapy doctoral student Jenna Range, who […]
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Confusion, hearsay and idle conjecture: 2025 in review
It’s really easy to get complacent—or worse, burnout—in this job. If you’ve never worked in a newsroom, you might be surprised at the number of professional pitches, press releases, government and business announcements, and even straight-up ads—or what may as well be ads—that flood our inboxes every day, hoping we’ll grant them coverage. We throw […]
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Five NKY comfort food places you’ve got to check out
Northern Kentucky has no shortage of local restaurants that specialize in good ol’ fashioned comfort food. Check out five of LINK nky’s favorites from across the region in case you get a hankering. Libby’s Southern Comfort Libby’s is a well-known stop in Covington; it even has “comfort” in its name! Specializing in southern classics, from […]
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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Jude Hehman appointed as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026
What you need to know The Kenton County Fiscal Court announced Monday that Jude Hehman would be appointed as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026, effective Jan. 1. The announcement comes on the heels of current Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Korzenborn’s announcement earlier this month that he would retire at the end of the year. Korzenborn openly […]
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Behringer Crawford Museum brings a White Christmas to NKY
What you need to know The Behringer-Crawford Museum’s annual Holly Jolly Days exhibitions are in full swing, and there’s still plenty of time for NKY residents to come down and check out all of the festivities. They include the museum’s well-known model train shows and a full exhibit showcasing costumes and set props of the […]
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Labubus, K-Pop Demon Hunters merch top gifts in NKY this year
Labubus and “anything K-Pop Demon Hunters,” said Jane McEntyre, general manager at Learning Express Toys & Gifts in Crestview Hills, are top gift asks from kids this year, although that’s not the only that will make kids happy this Christmas. Any parent who’s familiar with the Labubu trend won’t be surprised. Ditto for K-Pop Demon […]
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Covington Schools to overhaul middle school to include trades, subject pathways
What you need to know The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education has voted to seek permission from the state to completely redesign the structure of teaching, scheduling and staffing at Holmes Middle School in an effort to bolster both enrollment and academic achievement at the district. The board unanimously approved the move Thursday […]