For the past four years, thousands of high school students across the Tri-State have been working hard to get their diplomas. For one local student, that work was doubled. Ignite Institute senior Hajar Elayyadi is about to receive her high school diploma. But earlier this month, she obtained another diploma — a bachelor’s degree in […]
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Kentucky family loses home in tornado while toddler battles rare cancer at Cincinnati Children’s
Nathan Mills has spent the year fighting for his life, and he isn’t even two yet. The 21-month-old, whose family lives in London, Kentucky, has high-risk neuroblastoma — a rare cancer that often starts in the adrenal glands of young children. Nathan was diagnosed in November 2024 at the University of Kentucky. With his disease, Nathan would […]
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NKY Technical Response Team, orgs assisting in storm-affected areas
Several Northern Kentucky fire departments sent members of their crews to Southern Kentucky on Saturday to assist with search and rescue and clean-up efforts in the aftermath of severe storms. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday in preparation for the severe weather. Beshear posted on X late Saturday afternoon, that at […]
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DAV empowers veterans to become better entrepreneurs through Patriot Boot Camp
Friday marked the final day to attend the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Boot Camp, a three-day training program designed to equip veterans with entrepreneurial skills through insights from industry experts. One participant, Lindsey Cook, is the owner and founder of Sweet Ace Cakes, where she creates cookie cakes, hot chocolate mixes, and fresh marshmallows. She said […]
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‘Mass casualty event’ declared after tornado in southeastern KY
Severe storms killed at least 18 people in Kentucky on Friday as extreme weather swept through the Ohio Valley. Among the tornadoes to touchdown in Kentucky, a possible twister struck Laruel County and the city of London, killing 17. A fatality was also reported in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Friday night’s severe weather outbreak in Kentucky […]
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Covington eyes abandoned homes as opportunities to solve housing shortage
A housing shortage combined with rising property taxes and rent means finding a place to live is a challenge that Covington is working to tackle. Covington’s mayor, Ron Washington, has announced the creation of a housing development task force comprised of nonprofits, educators and developers. LINK’s media partner, WCPO, spoke with David Hastings, executive director of Housing Opportunities […]
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Florence nonprofit raising money to feed the community
Today, Kentucky nonprofits are racing against time to secure the funding needed to sustain their programs in the coming weeks, months and throughout the year. Kentucky Gives Day is a 24-hour fundraising campaign aimed at raising awareness for nonprofit organizations and generating funds for their missions. Master Provisions, based in Florence, hopes to raise $10,000 in […]
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Boone County man with Autism, K9 form special bond thanks to police social workers
Mozart is an electronic detection K9 at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. He doesn’t cling to many people other than his handler, but he’ll always rest his head on Ricky Ross’s lap. The 35-year-old has autism, and though he doesn’t communicate with people easily, Ross and “Mo” — as he affectionately calls him — share […]
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Investigation into apparent murder-suicide underway in Florence
Officials are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Florence, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday evening. The sheriff’s office said they were called to check on a homeowner on Castleoak Drive after he did not show up to work Monday morning. They found two adults, one male and one female, dead inside the home. Their […]
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TANK offers free shuttle service for Flying Pig Marathon participants
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced it will be offering a free shuttle service for runners picking up their packets for the Flying Pig Marathon. Riders can catch a shuttle at designated stops in downtown Cincinnati, which will then drop them off at the front door of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. […]