Looking to get away this winter? Let us help you with that. With all of the scuttlebutt surrounding the holiday season, sometimes what we all need is a nice vacation to a beautiful winter getaway. Luckily, LINK nky has identified four places to escape over the holidays. Hocking Hills State Park Ohio As one of […]
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Small Business Spotlight: Best places in NKY to get gifts or take visitors
Whether you’re a Northern Kentucky native or visiting from out of town, the region has plenty to offer everyone around the holiday season. For this holiday season, LINK nky is spotlighting six Northern Kentucky businesses — two from Boone, Campbell and Kenton County respectively — where you could frequent for last-minute gifts, or just spend […]
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Florence boy who has defied the odds in need of a wheelchair lift
“He has gone through so much in his life to be seven years old and to have that joy—you know that comes from God, and when he smiles, the joy in his eyes, you look at him, and it just makes you want to smile, it makes you encouraged to continue,” said adoptive mom Colleen […]
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Dayton clears way for next phase of Riverfront Commons Trail project
Dayton has made steps to clear the way for construction to continue on phase two of the Riverfront Commons River’s Edge Trail project. At their December council meeting, Dayton city officials approved an order authorizing Mayor Ben Baker to enter into an easement and cost-sharing agreement with Sanitation District 1, the agency responsible for the […]
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Free Christmas dinner at convention center seeks volunteers
The Sunday Morning Club will host its 36th annual free Christmas Day Dinner at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington on Dec. 25. And one thing is clear, said Sunday Morning Club Treasurer Tom Hall, “We need all the volunteers we can get.” This is the first year since the onset of the pandemic […]
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Will we have a white Christmas?
Northern Kentucky may just be dreaming of a white Christmas this year because it’s probably not happening. Compared to last year’s extreme low temperatures, this year’s Christmas forecast looks vastly different. According to the National Weather Service’s extended outlook, temperatures in NKY are expected to be “likely above” and “leaning above” the normal. This forecast, […]
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A look back at Coney Island
With Coney Island headed toward closing at the end of the year, people are reminiscing about their memories at the amusement park. Coney Island announced Thursday that the park and Sunlite Pool are closing on Dec. 31 to become a destination music venue. The Kenton County Faces and Places photo collection looks back at the past of […]
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Northern Kentucky Senior Games set for January
The Northern Kentucky Senior Games, which sees various competitive events for people aged 50 and over at multiple locations throughout the region, will take place between Jan. 5 and Jan. 25, 2024. Events include basketball, shuffleboard, euchre, bowling, chair volleyball, and more. Base entry fees are $10, with additional fees added on for some events […]
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Kenton County Animal Services seeks short-term fosters for the holidays
Kenton County Animal Services is seeking short-term fosters for animals at the county shelter for the holiday season, according to recent online marketing materials. The fostering term is two weeks, and fosters can pick up their animals between Dec. 18 and Dec. 22. Crates, leashes, food and other essential pet-care supplies will be provided. Consult […]
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Newport reconstitutes tree board
After years of going without a tree board, Newport is reforming one. The Newport Commission approved the reestablishment at its meeting on Monday. The tree board will have five city residents appointed by the mayor and ratified by the board of commissioners. Newport City Manager Tom Fromme said that tree decisions in the city currently […]
