In March, Northern Kentucky University predicted a $1.9 million deficit for fiscal year 2027; instead, on Wednesday, the NKU Board of Regents approved the fiscal year 2027 budget with a $2.1 million surplus. ​The approved budget includes a $222 million operating budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and a 3% salary increase for eligible staff. The […]
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Former Kenton County District Judge Chas Brannen dies
Former Kenton County District Judge Chas Brannen died on Tuesday, May 26, at the age of 79. Brannen served as a Kenton County District Judge from 1978 to 1985 and was a fixture in his local community, frequently meeting friends and community members at Roebling Books and Coffee in Covington. A native of Fort Mitchell, […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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Who’s running for office in Northern Kentucky? Find out here
More than 400 candidates are running for office in Northern Kentucky this year. The deadline to file for a normal candidacy was last week, so we now know the candidates whose names will appear on the ballot in November. Including the national, state-level, county, municipal and school board races in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, […]
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Dixie Highway reconfiguration will ‘not be done at this time’
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Monday that a previously proposed road reconfiguration of Dixie Highway in Erlanger, Elsmere and Florence, which provoked backlash among local residents and elected officials, will “not be done at this time.” A representative from the cabinet informed LINK nky that the cabinet could revisit such a reconfiguration in the coming […]
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336-unit Independence development gets planning commission approval
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission approved zoning changes last week for a proposed development off Ky. 17 that would include 10 businesses and 336 apartment units. The measure passed on a split vote after a lengthy discussion. Commissioners debated walkability and the project’s potential role in the community. The roughly […]
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Newport Pavilion purchased by unknown buyer
What you need to know Ownership of one of Northern Kentucky’s largest shopping centers has changed hands. Newport Pavilion is a 55-acre, 332,309-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located off Carothers Road in Newport. The shopping complex is among the most heavily trafficked retail areas in Northern Kentucky, serving shoppers from northern Campbell and Kenton counties, as […]
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From Verona to Newport, here are some NKY homes for sale right now
This story originally appeared in the June 5, 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. Big backyard in Verona Address: 14415 Inverness Drive, Verona […]
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Park Hills apartment project clears key hurdle as planning commission approves Szechuan Garden redevelopment
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission has stamped a set of recommendations that will enable developers to build 24 apartments on the land containing the old, now-defunct Szechuan Garden building and realign Arlington Road. The area in question has been a somewhat touchy subject within Park Hills’ city government, and although […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
