The LINK nky Educator of the Week contest recognizes and celebrates the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will choose three nominees who have made an impact on their community and who represent a diverse mix of roles, grade levels, subject areas, school types and geographic locations. […]
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New Covington Community Conversation slated for next month
A partnership of local organizations will host a Covington Community Conversation later this fall. The event is a follow-up to similar events hosted earlier this year and will focus on selecting and developing a specific project in the city that will “improve people’s lives,” according to a press release from the organizers. “We are inviting […]
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Four NKY spots to pick pumpkins, pretend it’s finally sweater weather
There’s a brief stretch every year when the region collectively decides it’s time to get lost in a corn maze and spend an unreasonable amount of time choosing the perfect pumpkin. Luckily, there are plenty of places around Northern Kentucky to lean into fall. Farms across the region are opening their pumpkin patches, firing up […]
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Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live coming to Truist Arena
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live will bring its new “Color Bash” show at Truist Arena in Highland Heights on Feb. 6-7, 2027. The show, presented by Family Entertainment Live and Mattel, will feature Hot Wheels monster trucks including Rhinomite, Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Bone Shaker and Bigfoot. The event includes wheelies, jumps, donuts and freestyle […]
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Newport’s MAMMOTH festival expands for third year
MAMMOTH Music & Arts Festival will return to downtown Newport for its third year on Sunday, Oct. 4. The free festival will run from noon to 8 p.m. outdoors, with music continuing inside the Southgate House Revival until 11 p.m. Too Many Zooz, a New York City trio that blends jazz, electronic music and punk, […]
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‘Evangelion’ meets ‘Dragon Ball’ in NKY as Anime-Fest comes to Hebron
Anime fans from across the region will come together for a full day of voice actors, cosplay, collectibles, gaming, artists, vendors and fandom when Anime-Fest comes to Hebron. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 at the Cincinnati Airport Marriott, 2395 Progress Drive, the one-day convention will give longtime anime viewers, cosplayers, […]
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This Latonia street is getting a ‘facelift’
Summit Drive in Latonia will get a makeover from the neighborhood this weekend. Located on the edge of the Licking River opposite Frederick’s Landing, Summit Drive sports a grassy island down the center of the road. Some of the street’s residents, Rob Fischer and his daughter Mary Fischer, planted some flowers in the island this […]
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Erlanger’s annual Summer Sendoff returns this weekend
Erlanger’s annual Summer Sendoff event will return next week on Sept. 19. The event celebrates the end of the summer and will feature a 5K event in the morning, followed by festivities, live music and other activities in the evening. The 5K run/walk will take place at Silverlake Park from 8 to 10 a.m.; registration […]
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Building up Boone County: Nearly $800M attraction planned for NKY
A nearly $800 million attraction is coming to Northern Kentucky — bringing amusement-style features, a new museum, a hotel and potentially thousands of jobs to Boone County. Boone County leaders say the project, called Liberty Forge Adventures, is expected to be a family-focused destination with a patriotic theme. The development is being planned around the […]
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Covington Oktoberfest returns to MainStrasse this weekend
Covington’s Oktoberfest returns to MainStrasse Village this weekend for three days of food, beer and live entertainment. The free festival runs Friday, Sept. 11, through Sunday, Sept. 13, at Goebel Park, located at 501 Philadelphia St., and along portions of 6th and Main streets. Festival hours are noon to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to […]
