Roadside litter is piling up in Boone County, and authorities say staff shortages share some of the blame. Roadside litter collection has fallen off its normal routine during the pandemic due to staff shortages at the jail. Without enough corrections officers on duty, the jail cannot safely transport inmate work crews to collect garbage lining […]
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NKU, Covington Schools partner on new scholarship for potential teachers
As part of an effort to to attract diverse educators, Northern Kentucky University and Covington Independent Public Schools (CIPS) announced a new partnership offering a scholarship for students in the university’s master of arts in teaching (MAT) program. NKU will contribute $10,000 towards the scholarship while CIPS will add $4,000. The total $14,000 is the […]
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Police: 3 people shot outside Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder
From WCPO and LINK nky staff reports At least three people were shot early Sunday morning outside Bobby Mackey’s bar in Wilder. According to police, it happened at around 1 a.m. in the parking lot, The three victims suffered non-life-threatening injuries, police said. Police told WCPO that leading up to the shooting, a fight broke […]
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Man says he shot other man because his car was being damaged
One person is in the hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the chest on Lakeview Drive in Boone County on Saturday. Around 3:49 p.m. Saturday, a Boone County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to the sound of three gunshots in the area of Garden and Lakeview drives, according to a statement from the Boone County […]
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LINK nky named as finalist in Business Impact Awards
LINK nky is a finalist in Innovation for the Business Impact Awards, which recognizes a business that has inspired new thinking in the marketplace. The awards, presented at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in May, recognize businesses that are impacting the Northern Kentucky Community through innovation, creativity, strong business practices and leadership. LINK’s own Lacy […]
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Hopes dim for legal sports betting in Kentucky
With Friday marking the last day for a full session, little time and optimism are left for legalized sports betting in Kentucky. Local Rep. Adam Koenig’s (R-Erlanger) bill, House Bill 606, aims to legalize and regulate sports wagering, online poker, and regulate daily fantasy sports. It would also create a 9.75% tax on the adjusted […]
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Kentucky launches free legal FAQ
The state of Kentucky has launched a free interface for residents with legal questions. Kyjustice.org seeks to answer the most common legal questions in addition to providing self-help forms and guides. It also includes a section for volunteering attorneys looking to provide free services. Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, also known as LABG, funded the […]
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NKU’s Sam Vinson a Kyle Macy Award finalist
Northern Kentucky Freshman Sam Vinson has been named a Kyle Macy Freshman All-American and a finalist for the Kyle Macy Award. Vinson is coming off of a record setting campaign in which he was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Year, according to interim director of athletic communications Shannon Russell. Vinson set a freshman […]
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New license location impeding Burlington traffic project
Clerk’s office, where licenses are made. Moore said the office “began to transfer and closed and integrated into this facility” on First Financial Drive, “and that added a substantial amount of traffic.”
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Want to win a flight of rare Pappy?
If you know your Bourbon (and, in these parts, let’s hope you do) then you know how hard it is to get your hands on a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle. One local nonprofit is raffling a flight of rare Pappy valued at $20,000. Redwood, which helps children and adults with disabilities achieve independence, is […]
