The City of Covington’s outdoor child literacy effort has become the target for vandals, the city said in a news release on Tuesday. The “Read Ready Covington” program is promoted through brightly covered metal signs that feature words for young learners. They are typically secured to street and telephone poles at the eye level of […]
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Covington Man Sentenced to 21 Years After Drug Trafficking, Firearm Conviction
A Covington man was sentenced to 21 years in federal prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to drug and firearm charges. Deshaun A. Jackson, 39, received his sentence from U.S. District Judge David Bunning. He pleaded guilty in October to charges of conspiring to distribute crack cocaine, distribution of crack cocaine, and possession of a […]
Posted inBusiness, Restaurants
Most LaRosa’s Locations to Close Early Sunday for Super Bowl
If you work at LaRosa’s, a welcome announcement was made Tuesday: Most locations are closing at 6 p.m. Sunday for the Super Bowl “so that their Team Members can participate and enjoy the game,” according to a release. “The LaRosa family is committed to all of its Team Members, and knows that moments like this […]
Posted inEducation
Newport Schools Announces Closure Day After Super Bowl
Newport Independent Schools is joining the list of Northern Kentucky school closures on Monday, Feb. 14 in honor of the Bengals going to the Super Bowl. Schools around Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have been announcing closures for the day after the Super Bowl since The Bengals won the ACF Championship on Jan. 30, sending them […]
Posted inBasketball, College, Opinion, Sports, Sports
Dan Weber: Time for NKU-Thomas More Regular Basketball Series?
Dan Weber writes a sports column for LINK nky. Reach him via email at dweber3440@aol.com. Photos from the NKU men’s basketball game, posted in the slideshow below, were produced by LINK nky photographer Brian Frey. Northern Kentucky’s four college basketball teams – men and women – have had things pretty much going their way in recent […]
Posted inSports, Y'alls
Y’alls Hosting Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft
Florence will play host to the 2022 Frontier League tryout camp and draft. The Frontier League announced last week that the Florence Y’alls will welcome the camp and draft to Y’alls Ballpark on Monday and Tuesday, April 25 and 26. “The Florence Y’alls are very excited to be hosting this year’s Frontier League Tryout Camp and Draft,” […]
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Rumpke Expands List of Acceptable Materials for Recycling
Rumpke Waste & Recycling, which provides waste and recycling collection services to multiple Northern Kentucky jurisdictions, announced last week that it is expanding what it accepts for recycling purposes. Effective immediately, Rumpke Waste & Recycling will accept disposal paper, plastic, and aluminum cups in curbside and dropbox programs, the company said. “As a recycling leader, Rumpke is constantly working […]
Posted inCrime
Four Newport Police Officers Graduate from State Police Academy
Twenty-three law enforcement officers from around the state, including four from the Newport Police Department, graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) on Thursday. “Congratulations to these 23 men and women who have dedicated themselves to 20 weeks of extensive basic training,” said Gov. Andy Beshear, in an announcement. “Now more than ever, our […]
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Two Jolly Plumbing Employees Help Rescue Woman Who Fell into a Frozen NKY Lake
A woman fell through the ice on a lake in a residential neighborhood along Joann Lane in Alexandria. A nearby homeowner and two Jolly Plumbing employees on their way back from a job pulled her out. by Robin Gee Two men, Isaiah Maines and Andrew Vorhees, who work for Jolly Plumbing in Wilder, were on […]
Posted inFrankfort
Connect Directly With Leaders at ‘Day in Frankfort’
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “ Day in Frankfort ” on March 2. The Day In Frankfort will allow attendees to talk directly with the House’s and Senate’s leadership and from the Northern Kentucky Caucus. The discussion will focus on business growth and economic development in Northern Kentucky. In addition […]