Covington’s alcohol beverage control administrator has recommended a 30-day suspension of Ritte’s Corner Cafe’s late-night liquor permit, following a hearing on Wednesday. Ritte’s Corner Cafe is located at 3711 Winston Ave., near the five-road intersection in Latonia called Ritte’s Corner. The hearing also saw recommendations for increased security at the bar in the face of […]
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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. […]
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NKY school report cards just dropped. See where your school stands.
This week, Northern Kentucky public schools didn’t just give grades, but got them too. All 90 of Northern Kentucky’s schools have now received their latest state report cards, assessing performance during the 2025-26 school year. Report cards look back at how schools performed on six main indicators and overall. A formula combines performance on those […]
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87-unit ‘Camelot Ridge’ subdivision plans move forward in Campbell County
A proposed 87-home subdivision in southern Campbell County advanced Tuesday despite residents’ concerns about housing density and preserving the area’s rural character. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission voted Oct. 13 to recommend approval of the Camelot Ridge subdivision on approximately 23 acres along Alexandria Pike, just south of Campbell County High School. Commissioners […]
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NKY murder case helps drive pardon amendment voters will decide in November
“It’s been 38 years and three generations of us that have had to be involved in this,” Keri, the niece of Debbie Pooley, told LINK nky. “I was only 15 when my aunt died.” Pooley, of Covington, was kidnapped, raped and murdered in 1987 by Gregory Wilson, who was sentenced to death by a Kenton […]
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NKY school report cards come out this Thursday. Here’s how to read them.
State-issued report cards grading Kentucky public schools and districts on last year’s academic performance will become publicly available this Thursday. This year’s report cards use the same grading criteria that were implemented back in 2022, though the state is changing its accountability system for next year’s batch. LINK nky breaks down how to read the […]
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Covington teachers question school innovation plan. Board members say they’re listening.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correctly quote Covington Independent Schools Board of Education Member Hannah Edelen. A recent survey of nearly 90 Covington Independent Schools employees found strong opinions and concerns about the district’s “Schools of Innovation” pilot, sparking conversation with the district’s board of education last Thursday. The Covington Education Association, […]
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President Trump to visit Highland Heights for rally Saturday
President Donald Trump is coming to Highland Heights this weekend for a midterm rally. Though the exact location has yet to be announced, the Republican National Committee’s event page shows remarks will begin at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 17. The rally comes weeks ahead of the midterm election. A […]
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What 80 Acres’ Mike Zelkind learned from building, and losing, a unicorn
At its height, 80 Acres was considered a “unicorn” by startup analysts, a designation reserved for privately held companies valued at more than $1 billion. The Hamilton, Ohio-based vertical farming startup had expanded into multiple states and was supplying fresh produce to major grocery retailers like Kroger. Then, on Aug. 3, the company abruptly announced […]
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Fischer Homes looks to expand Ballyshannon development by 687 units
A subsidiary of Fischer Homes is looking to add 687 housing units to the Ballyshannon development in Boone County. A request for a zoning change that would allow for the construction of the units came before the Boone County Planning Commission last Wednesday. The planning commission will issue a recommendation on the zoning change request […]
