Memorial Park in Ludlow reopened Memorial Day weekend after it was closed in October 2021 to undergo renovations. After two years of planning on top of seven months of work, the park officially reopened with a new baseball field, playground equipment, fresh concrete, concessions, and bathrooms. In May, a grand opening was held for the […]
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Bellevue approves use of golf carts on certain streets within city
The City of Bellevue is following other Northern Kentucky cities’ lead and allowing the use of golf carts on roadways. Golf carts aren’t just used on the golf course anymore; they allow for quick and easy transportation around cities like Fort Thomas and Ludlow. Bellevue City Administrator Frank Warnock called it a “somewhat aggressive move” […]
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Parents desperate to find baby formula may face six to eight weeks before shelves are restocked
“One day, I went to six different Krogers around Kentucky.” “Me and my husband both went to seven different stores in one day and couldn’t find anything.” “I have driven everywhere within a two-hour range to Krogers for formula.” Parents in Northern Kentucky have struggled to find cans of powdered formula for about two months. […]
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The Peach Truck making its summer return to Northern Kentucky
Nashville-based fruit delivery service The Peach Truck is returning to Northern Kentucky this summer. The Peach Truck will be located in Northern Kentucky for five days throughout the summer months of June, July and August. Customers will be able to choose from three product offerings: a 25-pound box of peaches for $50, a 10-ounce bag […]
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Photos: NKY Pride parade and festival
NKY Pride returned as a full event on Sunday after two years of pandemic-related disruptions. A parade snaked through downtown Covington with a record 45 entries rolling south on Madison and then east on Pike Street before riding up Main Street, leading revelers to the Pride Festival along Sixth Street and in Goebel Park in […]
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Photos: Holmes High School Class of 2022 commencement ceremony
Holmes High School’s Class of 2022 received its diplomas on Friday evening on the football field at Tom Ellis Stadium in Covington.
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NKY Pride returns this weekend with parade, party and church offering free weddings
NKY Pride returns to Covington this weekend. Events include the NKY Pride Pop-Up Shop on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the NKY Pride Center (230 West Pike Street, Covington). Pride swag will be available for sale ahead of Sunday’s events. The NKY Pride Parade is Sunday and starts at 1 p.m. at […]
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Mayor declares June 6 Point-Arc Day in Covington
In celebration of the organization’s 50th anniversary, Covington Mayor Joseph Meyer has declared Monday, June 6 as Point/Arc Day. The Point/Arc operates its headquarters and multiple businesses in the city. A group of parents, whose kids were diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities, founded the nonprofit in 1972 as a way to fight for their […]
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Tyson Foods provides affordable transportation for employees through ride-share program
Commute with Enterprise is a growing ride-share program at Tyson Foods that provides employees a low-cost way to commute to work. Enterprise works with each location to develop a vanpooling plan, which involves grouping employees based on where they live and the shifts they work. Tyson’s Senior Public Relations Manager Derek Burleson said anywhere from […]
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Photos: Covington Memorial Day ceremonies
Covington held ceremonies to honor fallen service members Monday ahead of the city’s Memorial Day parade. LINK contributor Abigail Shoyat was there to shoot photos of the ceremonies. The events began at 7 a.m. with a series of Honor Guard salutes at local military memorial sites. They continued with a parade and end with a service at […]
