This story originally appeared in the Oct. 23, 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. Hebron living with a river view Address: 4851 River […]
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Niagara Bottling opens $141M production facility in Elsmere
Niagara Bottling, a private-label and branded beverage manufacturer, is celebrating the grand opening of its new $141 million production facility in Elsmere. A ribbon-cutting event was held on Oct. 22 for the new facility. The project brings 60 new full-time jobs to the area. “Kentucky’s leading manufacturing industry and companies like Niagara Bottling are investing […]
New sports, recreation destination ‘The Bend NKY’ opens in Hebron
Northern Kentucky’s newest destination for sports, recreation and community connection is now open. The Bend NKY celebrated its grand opening on Oct. 17. Located at 1930 Conrad Lane in Hebron, it brings together indoor pickleball, soccer, youth athletic development, rotating food trucks and social gathering spaces in one location designed for people of all ages […]
Covington to vote on fresh design contract for CCR garage
A contract amendment for designs of the parking garage at the Covington Central Riverfront development is set to be finalized next week. The work is part of the second infrastructure design phase of the development, which includes designs for the parking garage, as well as an entertainment staging area, a looping road through the area, […]
Preparing Students for a Digital World Without Losing the Human Connection
How Covington Catholic High School is preparing young men to think critically, communicate confidently, and succeed in an ever-changing world. Not long ago, schools proudly promoted being “one-to-one” with technology, meaning every student had access to his own computer. Today, that distinction is far less remarkable. Technology is everywhere, and students are growing up with […]
Covington mulls extended alcohol sales for Madrid Bengals game
Covington performed a first reading of a special (temporary) ordinance this week that would allow for early morning alcohol sales on Sunday, Nov. 8. It’s the date a football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons is set to take place in Madrid, Spain. City Solicitor Frank Schultz said the ordinance came about […]
Cities with the most expensive homes in Kentucky
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers. The typical home value in the United States was $366,913 in […]
Ways You Can Support Our Older Community Members and Meals on Wheels
The fall season draws our attention to community in a number of ways. Back-to-school energy, exciting local events and spending time outdoors as the season changes—these activities help us stay rooted in our surroundings and the people who are part of them. Thanksgiving allows us to reflect on our lives with gratitude, and before we […]
DeanHouston moves HQ to Ralph Haile Square in Covington
DeanHouston, a business-to-business marketing agency, has relocated to 608 Madison Ave. in Covington. The historic building is located in Ralph Haile Square and the former location of the People’s Liberty Bank complex. The company’s former HQ was located in the old Two Rivers Middle School building Scott Street, also in Covington. “Our business has always […]
AI won’t replace the plumber. This venture capitalist wants to make their business better.
We often hear that artificial intelligence will replace white-collar workers. Less frequently discussed is how AI will affect blue-collar workers. Discussions about AI-driven job displacement in the skilled trades often conjure science-fiction images of humanoid robots performing household chores and manual labor. However, many blue-collar jobs remain relatively insulated from AI displacement, and workers in […]

