This story originally appeared in the May 22, 2026, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out. Boone County farmhouse Address: 12822 Cleek Lane, Walton Price: […]
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Drees Homes names new Midwest regional president
Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes, one of the largest homebuilders in Greater Cincinnati, has announced the appointment of a new executive to lead its Midwestern market. Scott Drees, the great-grandson of founder Theodore Drees, was named Midwest regional president, overseeing divisions in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis. “I’m honored to step into this role […]
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NKY baseball awards
The three Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference divisions, Northern Kentucky Baseball Coaches Association and 9th Region baseball season awards have been announced. Also listed is the All-Tournament team selections for the 32nd through 36th District. 2026 Northern Kentucky Baseball Awards Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference (NKAC) Division I Player of the Year: Brady Bushman, Conner 2. Tyler […]
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Monmouth History Bar Crawl coming to Newport in June
The city of Newport along with the Newport Business Council will host the Monmouth History Crawl on Thursday, June 4 starting at 4:30 p.m. The event is run by the city and Newport Business Council volunteers and researchers, with a sponsorship from the East Row Historic Foundation. The city has also worked with the Campbell […]
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Girl Scouts celebrate grand opening of new program center in Erlanger
The Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road have a new Northern Kentucky program center. The organization celebrated the grand opening of the new facility in Erlanger on Saturday, May 16. Until now, the closest office was in Lexington, so the new facility will serve as a central hub for the organization in Northern Kentucky. “This […]
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District baseball tourmaments: Corpus carries Walton-Verona, Highlands walks off NewCath, Dixie wins sixth straight district title
Despite rainouts and continuous wet weather, all district baseball tournaments were able to be completed over the last two days. Dixie Heights claimed the 34th District title on Wednesday while Highlands and Walton-Verona took home hardware on Thursday. Here’s how the action unfolded: 36th District Championship Highlands 3, Newport Central Catholic 2 Issac Niemann’s walk-off […]
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NKY’s first Bank of America branch opens in Crescent Springs
The first Bank of America branch in Northern Kentucky has opened its doors. Located at 627 Buttermilk Pike in Crescent Springs, the new Bank of America financial center is a full-service branch where customers can access personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, mortgages, financial advising, ATM access and in-person assistance […]
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From Newport student to superintendent: Matt Atkins leads district into 150th commencement
When Newport Independent Schools celebrates its 150th commencement, the milestone will represent more than a historic anniversary. It will reflect generations of students, families and leaders who have shaped the district, including one who now leads it. Superintendent Matt Atkins, a Newport High School graduate from the class of 2000, has come full circle from […]
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Sunset walking tours come to Roebling Bridge this summer
The Roebling Bridge Society, the nonprofit responsible for maintaining and showcasing the historic bridge, will launch a series of sunset walking tours starting later this summer. “This bridge has connected our two cities for more than 150 years, but most people have never heard its full story,” said Don Jones, a historian and member of […]
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First responders discuss mental health, communication at annual symposium
Chris Perry said he remembers the day a young police officer asked him for help. Not with an emergency call. Not with an unruly suspect. And not with something commonly associated with police work. “He comes to me asking for a referral,” Perry said during the first day of the annual First Responder Brain & […]
