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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Researcher makes new discovery from fossils at Big Bone Lick
Ken Tankersley walks to the boat dock he used for years. He told LINK nky’s media partner, WCPO, that it was his favorite part of fossil hunting. Tankersley and his students would put canoes in the creek and paddle upstream to Big Bone Lick. They were looking for bone beds and fossil deposits. “Eventually, you’d […]
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Kenton County Library to celebrate 20th anniversary of Haunted Library
The Kenton County Public Library will celebrate a special 20th anniversary of its annual Haunted Library event later this month. “For 20 years, Haunted Library has brought creativity, imagination and more than a few good scares to our community,” said Denise Fritsch, executive director of Kenton County Public Library. “We’re excited to celebrate this Halloween […]
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Fort Thomas natives return home to showcase art in new exhibition
Two Fort Thomas natives are returning to their hometown to showcase their artwork in an exhibition that brings illustration and stained glass together. Illustrator Lucie Rice and stained glass artist Jane Pompilio, both Highlands High School graduates, will be featured in “Storytellers in Ink & Glass” at 8 North Center for the Arts in Fort […]
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Covington Neighborhood Grant applications open next month
Applications for Covington’s Neighborhood Grant Program will open next month. The program invites the city’s neighborhood groups to earn up to $5,000 in grant funding for community improvement projects. It’s organized in partnership with the city and the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The application window will run from Nov. 16 to 4 p.m. on Feb. […]
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Traveler’s Table brings flavors of the globe to Fort Thomas
When you’re thinking of where to experience the flavors of India, Japan, Russia or Mozambique, it’s unlikely that Fort Thomas is the first place that comes to mind. But that’s exactly what you’ll find at Traveler’s Table, a new fine-dining restaurant dedicated to showcasing the flavors of the globe. The restaurant is owned and operated […]
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Construction begins on new Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder
Construction is now vertical on the new Bobby Mackey’s in Wilder. Plans for the new Bobby Mackey’s honky tonk-bar and music venue were unanimously approved at a Wilder Planning and Zoning meeting on June 22. The plans call for an 8,400-square-foot single-story nightclub. The proposed building will be located in approximately the same location as […]
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NKY family helps drive record-breaking CancerFree KIDS fundraiser
Six years after being diagnosed with leukemia, 11-year-old Graham Schroth became the face of CancerFree KIDS’ largest 100 Mile Challenge fundraiser yet. Diagnosed with leukemia in 2020, Graham Schroth underwent treatment at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Today, he’s healthy, and this September, his story was front and center as the featured champion of the […]
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Pendery Park nature trail to open next month
Pendery Sports Park Nature Trail is officially opening in November. Developed through a partnership with Campbell Conservancy, the trail provides residents with an opportunity to explore nature and learn about the plants and wildlife found in Campbell County. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Nov. 6, at 1 p.m. at 4113 Williams Lane in […]
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Northern Kentucky voices bring history to life in ‘1968’ documentary
What started as an unexpected discovery at the Kenton County Public Library has turned into a documentary exploring one of the most turbulent years in American history through the memories of people who lived it. Northern Kentucky author Rick Robinson never intended to write a book about 1968, much less turn it into a film. […]
