A new outdoor fitness area is one step closer to becoming part of Newport’s reimagined Festival Park. The board of commissioners held a first reading on July 20, approving $154,000 worth of fitness equipment for Festival Park. The equipment is part of the $8.5 million Festival Park project that the Newport Commission approved in February. […]
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Burlington native, Kentucky National Guard officer returns to CrossFit Games with resilience forged through military service
What you need to know 1st Lt. Erik Thomas of the Kentucky Army National Guard attributes his resilience to his military service, which he believes has prepared him to compete in the 2026 CrossFit Games. After finishing 13th in the Masters division of the CrossFit Games in 2025, Thomas, a native of Burlington, is running […]
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Newport breaks ground on $7.5M General James Taylor Park project
Improvements to General James Taylor Park are now underway. Newport broke ground Monday on the $7.5 million project. The city announced last August that it was moving forward with the improvements to the park, located at 100 Riverboat Row. The city said at the July 20 groundbreaking that the project represents one of the most […]
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Is your child ready for kindergarten? What NKY parents should know before school starts
Kentucky’s newest crop of kindergarteners is right around the corner from screening that looks at how “ready” they are to begin their K-12 journey and whether students need more support. The “readiness” assessment reflects less on a student and more on the support systems available for that child from birth to age 5, said Dr. […]
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From Covington to Florence, here are some NKY homes for sale right now
This story originally appeared in the July 3, 2026, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out. A steal in Florence Address: 5520 Hazel Dr., Florence […]
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Readers’ Choice Winner Spotlight: The Campbell County YMCA’s after school program
Known for its health club facilities and promotion of Christian values throughout its 2,600 nation-wide branches, the YMCA is more than your typical nonprofit. For over a century, it has played a vital role in building and strengthening communities by offering an array of programs, services, and initiatives to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and […]
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BE NKY wants $6 million to help shape Northern Kentucky’s future
A new capital campaign is in the works at regional economic development company BE NKY. This will be the first major campaign of what CEO Lee Crume is calling the “fifth generation” of economic development in the region, the most recent generation being BE NKY’s first Build + Elevate campaign, which was launched in 2022. […]
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Newport takes first step to preserve iconic Southgate-Thompson House
One of Newport’s oldest and most recognizable landmarks is one step closer to becoming a historic designation. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission unanimously took the first step in approving the local historic designation of the “Southgate-Thompson House” at a special meeting on July 15. Final approval will require two readings by the Newport Board of […]
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Covington coffee and tea house KungBrew Cafe rebrands with new name and logo
One of Covington’s most popular coffee and tea joints is changing its name. KungBrew Cafe, located in MainStrasse Village at 640 Main Street, has now become Fei House. Owner Hana Chu announced the name change today in a social media post. The original name matched KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, the Covington eatery she formerly co-operated with […]
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How one Boone County farmer’s gift is helping shape the county’s conservation future
What you need to know The late Earl and Hazel Jones were dedicated farmers and conservationists who left a visible and enduring impact on Boone County’s scenery. Upon Earl’s death in 2014, he donated his sprawling Verona farm to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Boone County Conservation District. Jones wanted to […]
