Vent Haven Museum in Fort Mitchell, which touts itself as “the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism,” is seeking a new curator. The museum has roughly 1,400 dummies and puppets in its collection, plus thousands of books and photographs. “We still get about 20 to 25 donated a year, and so it’s a constantly growing […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
The LINK nky Educator of the Week contest is back from summer break! The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating 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 […]
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SUITS THAT ROCK returns this fall with ‘Suits Night Live’
Northern Kentucky’s business and community leaders are trading boardrooms for the spotlight this fall. SUITS THAT ROCK returns Sept. 19 with a “Suits Night Live” performance, a concert inspired by 50 years of “Saturday Night Live” musical moments. The annual fundraiser supports The Carnegie’s youth arts education programs. The concert features almost 40 local business […]
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How a Boone County sewer project could end up before the KY Supreme Court
What you need to know CORRECTION: The original version of this story misidentified an agency that had provided funding for the sewer project. The relevant lines have been corrected.–LINK nky editorial, Aug. 27, 2026. A Boone County naturalist’s attempt to prevent Sanitation District 1 from taking her land for a massive sewer project could end […]
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Circus bringing acrobats, clowns and ‘Globe of Death’ to Boone County
The circus is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds next month! Specifically, an act called the Cirque Du Luxe is coming to the Boone County Fairgrounds in Burlington Sept. 3 -6. “Cirque Du Luxe features world class artists from all over the globe,” according to the show’s website. “Featuring international acrobats, jugglers, clowns and the […]
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Riverfest returns Sept. 6: What to know before heading to Newport
If you’re heading to Newport for Riverfest, plan to arrive early and don’t count on your usual route home. This year’s Western & Southern / WEBN Fireworks is happening on Sept. 6. The annual event draws thousands to the Ohio Riverfront for a day filled with live music and entertainment, culminating in a drone show […]
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New Frisch’s Big Boy opens in Fort Wright
The reports of Frisch’s Big Boy’s death are greatly exaggerated. Friday, Frisch’s Big Boy reopened its Fort Wright, Kentucky location at 494 Orphanage Road. The entire Frisch’s team at the Kyles Lane location will transfer to the new restaurant to continue serving the Fort Wright community. The newest location of the fast-food chain — which […]
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Beloved Covington coffee shop closing after a decade
After more than a decade of serving coffee to the Covington community, Point Perk Coffee is closing its doors. The coffee shop was well-known for employing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and is operated by The Point Arc, a local nonprofit that’s also located in Covington and helps “people with intellectual and developmental disabilities […]
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Wayfarer Tavern brings back weekly pizza collaboration series
Wayfarer Tavern is bringing back its pizza collaboration series, inviting a different local restaurant into the kitchen each week to turn its signature flavors into a one-of-a-kind pizza. This year’s lineup includes Mid City Restaurant, Etxe, Rekas Butcher & Delicatessen, Colette, Sudova and Yô Đi!, plus a secret returning collaborator for Oktoberfest Zinzinnati week. The […]
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Carnegie announces new fund for artists in NKY, Cincinnati
The Carnegie announced the launch of “The Passage Fund,” a new initiative supporting experimental projects, emerging voices and cross-disciplinary collaboration across Cincinnati and Kentucky. The Passage Fund will distribute $60,000 annually to visual artists living in Cincinnati and Kentucky. Artists can apply for support to develop new projects and move ideas from early development into […]
