What you need to know Madison Theater, a popular music venue on Madison Avenue in Covington, will cease hosting events for college-age audiences after a show at the theater on May 30 led to safety concerns and police involvement. “What happened was a shame,” said theater owner Frank Hulefeld. “It really was very chaotic; I’m […]
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Drees’ 224-unit Hebron townhome project advances in rezoning process
What you need to know Drees Homes, a Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder, is seeking to build a 224-unit townhome complex off North Bend Road in the Hebron area. The homebuilder first introduced its proposal to the Boone County Planning Commission at a public hearing on June 3. Fast-forward to Wednesday, June 17, when the planning commission’s […]
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Florence approves second Planet Fitness to account for growing demand
What you need to know The City of Florence will be getting a second Planet Fitness after the city council voted to approve a proposal from Midwest Fitness Partners, a company that operates dozens of gyms across the country. The city council approved an ordinance on Tuesday, authorizing the development of a two-story, approximately 33,000-square-foot […]
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Out of This World: Kentucky’s Aerospace Industry Playing Critical Role in State’s Soaring Economy
On the heels of the best six-year period for announced private-sector investment and job creation in state history, Kentucky continues to see growth across multiple key industries, fueling economic momentum and providing quality job opportunities in communities across the commonwealth. Among the state’s largest sectors, like manufacturing, automotive and distribution and logistics, is the growing […]
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Another Nine aims to make golf more accessible as indoor franchise expands
What you need to know Another Nine co-founders Ethan Grob and Brett Jewell started their business with the goal of increasing accessibility to the game of golf, a sport that’s traditionally notorious for high up-front costs. From 2019 to 2025, the participation base has grown by 41%, with the sport approaching 50 million total participants, […]
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Layoffs, lost sales & stalled growth: The toll of Ohio’s THC drink ban and how Kentucky is benefiting
What you need to know Fifty West Brewing CEO Bobby Slattery said his Cincinnati brewery has lost millions of dollars in revenue opportunities since Ohio prohibited the sale of hemp-derived THC beverages outside of licensed cannabis dispensaries earlier this year. In late 2024, Fifty West launched its line of hemp-derived THC beverages, Sunflower, which generated […]
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Driving Ridership Through Rewards and Affordable Fare Strategies
Public transit systems across the U.S. are facing a pivotal moment: escalating costs of car ownership including fuel, regular maintenance and parking fees are reshaping how many Americans think about mobility, creating both an opportunity and a challenge for transit agencies. At Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) – which serves Boone, Campbell and Kenton […]
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NKY Chamber hosting annual golf outing and networking event this August
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf outing is slated for Thursday, Aug. 6, at The Golf Courses of Kenton County. Running from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., the event offers multiple ways for participants of all skill levels to enjoy a day on the course and build valuable business connections. The outing includes […]
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Holiday Inn among most delinquent tax payers in Covington, according to city
What you need to know The Holiday Inn on Third Street and an absentee landlord are among the property owners who owe the highest amount of delinquent property taxes in Covington, according to the city. Now a new proposal is aiming to balance the city’s books. Covington Commissioner James Toebbe first proposed the measure last […]
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From Florence to Newport, here are some NKY homes for sale right now
This story originally appeared in the June 12, 2026, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out. Affordable in Florence Address: 10 Patricia St., Florence Price: […]
