This story originally appeared in the June 19, 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. Cozy home in Boone County Address: 6099 Tosha Dr., […]
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Campbell County honors officer whose quick actions helped save a life
Campbell County Police Officer Samuel Broomall was recognized with the department’s Outstanding Achievement Award. ​Broomall was presented with the award at the fiscal court meeting on June 17 by Campbell County Police Chief Craig Sorrell and Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery. The Outstanding Achievement Award is specifically presented by the police department to recognize officers […]
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How this project is preserving the local history of the Underground Railroad
There’s no sidestepping it—Kentucky was a slave state. And Northern Kentucky was no exception; the institution of human property was active locally in the Antebellum period, and yet the region’s proximity to the Ohio River, which separated slave states from non-slave states, made it an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Let’s explore some of […]
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Ludlow considers bringing Tasers back to police department
Correction: An earlier version of this article incorrectly reported that the Ludlow Police Department has not had Tasers since 2006. The department has not had Tasers since 2020. Ludlow could be bringing Tasers back to the police department for the first time since 2020, according to Captain Greg Eastham. The city’s proposed 2026-2027 fiscal year […]
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Highland Heights residents create petition to remove cement barriers on Alexandria Way
Several residents and businesses in Highland Heights have signed a petition advocating for the removal of three concrete barriers on Alexandria Way. The petition states that the barriers hinder the overall flow of traffic and accessibility of surrounding areas. Long-time Highland Heights resident Bonnie Pickett brought the issue to Tuesday’s meeting, where she presented a […]
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No more college parties at Madison Theater following May incident
What you need to know Madison Theater, a popular music venue on Madison Avenue in Covington, will cease hosting events for college-age audiences after a show at the theater on May 30 led to safety concerns and police involvement. “What happened was a shame,” said theater owner Frank Hulefeld. “It really was very chaotic; I’m […]
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Erlanger mayor defends memo saying councilmember instills fear in staff
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette publicly defended a memo at this week’s council meeting alleging that concerns about Councilwoman Jennifer Jasper-Lucas’ interactions with city employees had escalated into a hostile workplace, disrupted municipal operations and deteriorated staff morale. The exchange lasted over an hour. “We are only discussing this publicly now because she (Jasper-Lucas) refuses to take […]
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Power outages, road closures impact Florence area after strong storms
Roads are closed and many remain without power in Florence Thursday morning, after strong storms swept through the Tri-State overnight. LINK’s media partner, WCPO’s crews in Florence, saw damaged homes and businesses throughout the city, including damaged roofs and downed trees. Big Red’s Appliances on Dream Street appeared to have suffered significant roof damage, and […]
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Check out which roads Covington is planning to resurface next
What you need to know The Covington city government is set to approve a slew of road resurfacing projects next week. Three resurfacing contracts, which will be paid from varying funding sources, will appear on the consent agenda at next week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners, meaning they will likely be approved. The […]
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‘Vital for our future’ Newport leaders split on tourism tax approach amid rising costs
 Newport has quickly become a prime tourism destination in Northern Kentucky. But one city commissioner says Newport is not getting its fair share. For every visitor who stays in one of Newport’s hotels, 5% of the revenue goes to Campbell County Tourism through a regional tax agreement with MeetNKY. “The tax is levied by the […]
