Kenton County is turning a former golf course into a sprawling public park, with trails open now and major amenities on the way. The former Fox Run Golf Course — all 225 acres of it — is now the foundation of a new Kenton County park. The trail system is open to visitors now, and […]
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Arlinghaus Builders proposes 182-home Burlington Pike development
What you need to know Northern Kentucky-based Arlinghaus Builders wants to develop 182 home subdivision on the site of the former Oak Ridge Farm along Burlington Pike between Shady Hollow Lane and Springfield Boulevard. In order for the homebuilder’s proposal to move forward, Arlinghaus needs the approval of the Boone County Planning Commission to change […]
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Hear ye, hear ye: Colonial town crier brings 1776 to Mainstrasse
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…” If you strolled through Mainstrasse Village in Covington on Wednesday evening, you probably saw a man in colonial garb, bellowing […]
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Where to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in Northern Kentucky
From parades and carnival rides to concerts, fireworks and even a wrestling match, Northern Kentucky cities are celebrating Independence Day with events for all ages as the nation marks its 250th birthday. To help plan your holiday weekend, LINK nky has rounded up some of the largest Fourth of July celebrations taking place throughout the […]
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July 4 travelers beware: High temps increase breakdown risk
With an extreme heat warning in effect for Greater Cincinnati through the weekend, State Farm is advising drivers to prep their vehicles before hitting the road, as high temperatures increase the risk of breakdowns. State Farm has measured that internal vehicle temperatures can reach as high as 145 degrees, while dashboard surfaces exposed to direct […]
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Your dogs hate fireworks. Help them out this weekend with these tips for anxious pets
While fireworks are a fun way to celebrate America’s birthday for lots of people, for pets, it can be a long and harrowing day. An uptick in strays often follows the Fourth of July holiday, according to the Kentucky Humane Society, because they are startled by fireworks and run without thinking. Here are some tips […]
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What should go into the old Covington roundhouse?
What you need to know Residents of Covington’s Eastside and Westside neighborhoods came out to the old Duro Bag building and historic roundhouse Monday to share their views on what should eventually occupy the site. Recommendations included everything from a market space to a skate park to a community center, but everyone agreed it ought […]
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Newport’s planned Ann Street development clears final financing hurdle
A long-planned housing development on Newport’s Ann Street cleared its final financing hurdle Monday, bringing 11 new single-family homes one step closer to construction. The Newport City Commission approved up to $7 million in industrial revenue bonds, also known as IRBs, to help finance 11 owner-occupied single-family homes on Ann Street. The project was first […]
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Indicted Campbell PVA Daniel Braun pleads not guilty
Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Daniel Braun made his first in-court appearance on Tuesday since being indicted by a grand jury on charges related to attempts to solicit a minor. Braun had an arraignment scheduled for June 30 in Campbell County Circuit Court before Judge Daniel Zalla. Braun did not enter a plea during the […]
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Edgewood native’s runway collection featured in Vogue
One Dixie Heights High School graduate is making waves in the fashion realm. Jessy Zimmer, an Edgewood native, left the Bluegrass State to pursue a degree in fashion design at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia. Her senior collection, “Fox Hunt Pageant,” was on display at the college’s spring fashion show and […]
