The Merchants & Music Festival lineup is here. Get ready for a day of music, vendors and fun on Sept. 19 at Tower Park, 900 S Fort Thomas Ave. This year, the festival is expanding to an all-day event throughout the city. The music lineup is as follows: Merchants & Music is free to attend. Check […]
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New grant open to Bellevue businesses, commercial property owners
The 2026 “Boost Bellevue Grant” is now live. Established earlier this month by the Bellevue City Council and mayor, the Boost Bellevue Grant is designed to help local business owners and commercial property owners make improvements to their buildings inside and out. Eligible projects may include updates that improve the appearance, functionality, accessibility and overall […]
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KHSAA commissioner Tackett to step down at end of school year
Kentucky High School Athletic Association Commissioner Julian Tackett is retiring at the end of the 2026-27 school year. Tackett, who has spent more than four decades with the organization, made the announcement on Monday. He’s the seventh commissioner in KHSAA history, starting his career with the KHSAA in 1984 as a sports information director. “Mark […]
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Celebrate National Dog Day Wednesday at Alexandria Community Park
National Dog Day is this week. Celebrate the occasion at the Alexandria Community Park, 3965 Alexandria Drive, on Aug. 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Grab your pup, bring the family and enjoy an evening of games, contests, agility fun, a photo booth, local vendors, food, drinks, raffle prizes and more. Admission is free […]
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BE NKY names new chief economic development officer
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s regional economic development authority, has appointed a new chief economic development officer. The organization announced on Monday that it promoted Kimberly Rossetti, the current vice president of economic development, to the role. In the role, Rossetti will implement and execute economic development strategies for Northern Kentucky, while playing a […]
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Team of the Week is back! Cast your vote!
We enter year three of partnering up with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in expanding the Team of the Week awards! Through the first two years, $4,000 in scholarships have been handed out to the Team of the Season and Team of the Year award winners. In order to get to that point, it starts […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
The LINK nky Educator of the Week contest is back from summer break! 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. Each week, we will choose three nominees who have made an impact on their community and who […]
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Elsmere, Norfolk Southern seek fix for bridge fire trucks can’t cross
The City of Elsmere and Norfolk Southern announced Friday they had established a new partnership to address ongoing concerns about the Garvey Avenue Bridge. The bridge recently had its weight rating reduced by the state, making it impossible for the city’s fire trucks to use the bridge. “The City of Elsmere and Norfolk Southern share […]
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Independence to remove Flock cameras
The mayor of Independence announced in a written statement Monday that the city would “immediately begin the process of removing the Flock Safety cameras from the City of Independence.” “Good government requires more than simply making the decision we believe is best,” writes Mayor Chris Reinersman. “It also requires listening to the people we were […]
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SUITS THAT ROCK returns this fall with ‘Suits Night Live’
Northern Kentucky’s business and community leaders are trading boardrooms for the spotlight this fall. SUITS THAT ROCK returns Sept. 19 with a “Suits Night Live” performance, a concert inspired by 50 years of “Saturday Night Live” musical moments. The annual fundraiser supports The Carnegie’s youth arts education programs. The concert features almost 40 local business […]