Each election cycle, Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties each post a sample ballot that shows voters what they will see when they go to vote on Primary Election Day. Click here for everything you need to know ahead of the primary election. These are the sample ballots for each county for the May 2026 primary, […]
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Hill resigns at Holmes after two seasons
After two seasons at post of the Holmes girls basketball team, Zuri Hill has resigned. She took over a young team in 2024 with six of the nine players on the roster freshman or sophomores as they worked their way up to playing varsity basketball for the 2025-26 season. They won nine games this past […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Sarah Stienmetz
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Sarah Stienmetz, a teacher at Campbell County Middle School. Stienmetz was nominated by Shelbi Hitch “for consistently holding high expectations for both students and staff while challenging the entire school community to continuously improve.” “Through thoughtful questioning and reflective practices, this […]
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Portal opens to request absentee ballots in Kentucky
Kentucky residents can request absentee ballots from September 21 until October 22, and must be eligible to receive one. The final day to register to vote on October 7.
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Catholic Charities’ Cassba fundraiser returns in August
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington’s annual Cassba fundraising event will return in August. This year’s theme will be “Stars & Service: Honoring America at 250 and Catholic Charities at 95 Years of Love and Action.” It will celebrate both the 250th anniversary of the United States and 95 years of service from the […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. By highlighting their dedication, […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Team of the Week: Spring sports edition
Due to the winter sports season running late with the state basketball tournament and vacations and illness, we’re behind in Team of the Week nominees for the spring sports season, but now is the time to catch up. So the first Team of the Week up for voting for the spring sports season will combine […]
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Former NKY prep standouts hitting transfer portal
One will be headed to his fourth school in four years while the other two are hitting the transfer portal for the first time in their college careers. Holy Cross alum Jacob Meyer, Lloyd Memorial alum EJ Walker and Newport alum DeShaun Jackson have all announced their intentions to hit the transfer portal and potentially […]
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Sixteen-year-old dies after vehicle crash in Hebron
A 16-year-old boy has died after a crash on Bullittsville Road in Hebron Sunday night, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Zachary Snyder was a passenger in a car whose driver “failed to navigate a sharp right-hand curve in the road,” according to deputies, causing the vehicle to leave the road and overturn. Snyder […]
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Greenup and Pleasant in Covington to become four-way stop
The intersection of Greenup Street and Pleasant Street in Covington will become a four-way stop beginning Wednesday, April 8. The city stated the conversion is aimed at improving safety. “The Greenup and Pleasant intersection presents unique safety challenges due to the steep grade of the roadway, which can limit visibility for drivers attempting to look […]