Northern Kentucky University announced Tuesday that it is delaying the start of spring classes by one week, pushing the return to Tuesday, January 18. In a message to the campus community, President Ashish Vaidya cited “eye-opening” COVID-19 cases in the region, with record infections of 120 per 100,000 people each day. “The regional transmission rate […]
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Posted inFrankfort, Health
COVID-19: State Sees Highest Single-Day Case Count, Record Positivity Rate
Before 2021 came to a close, Kentucky recorded its highest-ever number of positive COVID-19 cases in a single day. That day was Thursday, December 30 when the state saw 6,441 new cases, topping the previous single day record of 5,742 recorded on January 6, 2021. Meanwhile, the state’s positivity rate is 20.72%, also its highest […]
Posted inNews
Veterans Memorial Installed at Kenton Co. Government Center
The Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame (KVHOF) established a Veterans Memorial at the Kenton County Government Center in Covington. This monument honors the Kenton County veterans who received recognition from the KVHOF, an organization that honors Kentucky military veterans and educates the community about their accomplishments. The memorial features inductees to the Kentucky Veterans Hall […]
Posted inBusiness, Lifestyle
Girl Scout Cookies to Be Sold Through Digital Platform, DoorDash
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us and the local Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road will continue to deploy digital resources that emerged in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to fulfill people’s purchases. Part of the strategy includes a new partnership with delivery app DoorDash. Girl Scout cookies will be sold […]
Posted inInfrastructure
Campbell Co. Bridge to Close for 150 Days for Rehabilitation Project
An historic truss bridge in Campbell County will close for 150 days on Tuesday for a rehabilitation project, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet – District 6 Office announced. The bridge takes drivers over Twelvemile Creek along Mary Ingles Highway (Ky. 8) in the unincorporated eastern part of the county along the Ohio River. Starting on Tuesday, […]
Posted inHealth, News, Top Stories
With Hospitalizations Rapidly Climbing, St. Elizabeth Pauses Elective, Non-Emergency Surgeries
An increase in COVID-19 cases and subsequent hospitalizations prompted St. Elizabeth Healthcare to pause same-day and elective surgeries that require admission to the hospital. St. Elizabeth has campuses in Covington, Edgewood, Florence, and Fort Thomas. The current surge across Kentucky is being blamed on a mix of the delta variant and the newer omicron variant […]
Posted inFrankfort, Politics
Beshear Announces $1.3 Million Fundraising Haul for Reelection Campaign
Governor Andy Beshear’s reelection campaign announced Monday that it raised $1.3 million from more than 4,400 contributors since the first-term Democrat announced his effort to win a second term three months ago. Beshear was narrowly elected in 2019, ousting incumbent Republican Governor Matt Bevin. The campaign said that the $1.3 million figure is the largest-ever […]
Posted inPolitics, Weather
Three NKY Counties Join to Organize Relief Effort for Western Ky. Tornado Victims
The governments of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties are working together on a regional effort to support tornado victims in western Kentucky. A tornado ripped through that part of the state on December 11 killing dozens and causing significant, widespread damage. In an announcement on Monday, the offices of Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore, Campbell […]
Posted inBusiness, Openings & Closings, Restaurants
Covington Pizza Business Closing After 60 Years
A Covington pizza restaurant is closing its doors for good after six decades in business. Angilo’s, located at 329 West Pike Street, announced on Facebook on Friday that it would shutter after sixty years in business and four generations of the Moorman family operating it. In the post, the business cited “unforeseen circumstances […]
Posted inBusiness, New Faces
LINK Media Names Managing Editor, Full-Time Reporters
LINK Media is proud to announce the addition of a managing editor, two full-time general assignment reporters, and a politics/government correspondent who will be embedded in Frankfort during the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly session. LINK was formed in October through the acquisition of local digital news operations The River City News and Fort Thomas Matters […]
