It is no secret that almost everyone is working a bit harder to make ends meet these days. As inflation continues to grow and the job market continues its usual winter slump, those quarters and dimes we so often overlook in our paychecks have become increasingly important to our livelihoods. Now is a great time […]
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Covington Black History Walk highlights historical sites, figures that helped build the city
If you’ve ever walked through Covington, or almost any city for that matter, you’ve likely seen a number of historical sites and buildings. But did you know that a handful of the sites in Covington are a part of the Covington Black History Walk? “Along with a really strong German population, the Black community were […]
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Find an NKY fish fry near you
Northern Kentucky loves a fish fry. From Ash Wednesday all the way up to Easter, plenty of churches and local businesses in the region will be serving up fried fish and good times around NKY. Scroll down to find all the fish you could ever want. Did we miss one? Reach out to us at […]
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Dutch Bros location proposed for Mall Road in Florence
What you need to know Dutch Bros is the latest coffee franchise that could open a shop in Florence, pending a decision by the Boone County Planning Commission. In early February, Frankfort-based Village at the Mall Holdings LLC requested a change to the concept development plan for a 10.7-acre lot at 7606-7654 Mall Road in […]
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Fort Thomas approves forensic audit to trace $322K discrepancy
Fort Thomas approved a forensic audit of the past three fiscal years in an effort to trace $322,000 it previously wrote off. The Fort Thomas City Council on Tuesday approved hiring public accounting firm Dean Dorton for just under $35,000 to conduct a forensic audit. The city sparked controversy last September when LINK nky reported that Fort […]
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Erlanger residents weigh in on now-paused Dixie Highway reconfiguration
Dixie Highway has become a nearly ubiquitous topic of conversation over the past two weeks in the Northern Kentucky cities of Erlanger, Elsmere and Florence. Last week, Erlanger mayor Jessica Fette posted a video to Facebook announcing that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet intended to reduce a one-and-a-half-mile section of U.S. Route 25 between Turfway Road […]
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What does it cost for NKY to be … NKY?
“Northern Kentucky is bigger than Lexington and Bowling Green combined.” If you’ve ever talked to Brent Cooper, you’ve probably heard him say this. Cooper is the president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, which works to support local businesses and promote a vibrant economy. And he is proud to champion the region […]
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Dixie Highway reconfiguration paused to allow more public input
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Tuesday afternoon that it was pausing a proposed reconfiguration of Dixie Highway. The proposal, which proved unpopular among local leadership and residents, was put on hold “to allow time to re-examine the project and expand public engagement efforts about the project aimed at improving safety and traffic flow,” according to […]
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Elsmere formally opposes Dixie Highway road reconfiguration
What you need to know Elsmere City Council unanimously voted Monday night to oppose a reconfiguration of Dixie Highway proposed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The vote came at a special meeting that was called late in the day on Friday, two days after officials from Elsmere, Erlanger, Florence and the General Assembly learned about […]
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Plan for road reconfiguration on Dixie Highway surprises city leaders in NKY
Plans for a new road reconfiguration on Dixie Highway are catching multiple Northern Kentucky city leaders by surprise. Officials with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are planning what’s called a “road diet” for the stretch of Dixie Highway between Turfway Road and Commonwealth Avenue. The impacted corridor runs through the cities of Florence, Elsmere and Erlanger. […]