Erlanger was one of the first cities in the region to use Flock cameras, but not anymore. Statements from city staff members at a special meeting on Thursday, plus information gleaned from public records, suggest the city has functionally ended the program, not due to public pressure but due to funding drying up. “I’m glad […]
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Dayton Independent may sue social media giants, and other school board news
Between all 13 school boards in Northern Kentucky there’s no shortage of decisions and discussions taking place each week. That’s where I come in, as LINK nky’s new education reporter, to keep an eye on and highlight some of the most notable actions from your local school board, and prime you for upcoming meetings, like […]
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From Florence to Newport, here are some NKY homes for sale right now
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 28, 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 Florence Address: 308 Chelsea Square, Florence […]
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Fort Thomas ends Flock camera use ‘effective immediately’
The Fort Thomas Police Department has ended access to the Flock Safety camera platform, effective immediately. Fort Thomas Mayor Andy Ellison addressed the conversation surrounding Flock Cameras in a letter posted to the city’s Facebook page on Aug. 28. Ellison said in the letter that he has heard from residents who support having Flock cameras […]
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Downtown Covington to turn into an interactive puzzle hunt
Downtown Covington will soon become a giant puzzle board. Code Crackers Puzzle Hunts is slated to host its first “Urban Adventure Puzzle Hunt,” an interactive team experience that challenges participants to explore the city, uncover hidden clues and solve puzzles together. Unlike a traditional scavenger hunt, the Urban Adventure Puzzle Hunt combines exploration, observation and […]
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Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney to step down
Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Zimmerman is stepping down from the role. Zimmerman told LINK nky he will officially leave the office in October to pursue a job opportunity in private practice after working in a public service role for the last 12 years. Zimmerman has been with the Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office since […]
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Half of Kentucky’s licensed medical cannabis dispensaries now open
Kentucky’s medical cannabis industry has reached a new milestone, with half of the state’s licensed dispensaries now open and more than 24,000 active cardholders. As of Aug. 14, the state has registered 24,332 active medical cannabis cardholders, a 12,032-patient increase from July 2025, representing 109.9% year-over-year growth. Building on July’s $1.87 million in sales, Kentucky’s […]
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No vote on Covington Axon contract, city to host public forum
What you need to know A $6 million, 10-year contract with Axon Enterprises stalled at the Covington Board of Commissioners meeting this week. In a two-hour meeting marked by public outcry and confusion over parliamentary procedure, the commissioners finally agreed to hold a public forum on the topic sometime within the next 30 days. An […]
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Athena Hospitality proposes $100M mixed-use hotel development in Florence
What you need to know A Florence-based hospitality company is looking to expand its footprint within the city after proposing an upscale mixed-use development anchored by two hotels and a sit-down restaurant. Athena Hospitality Group owns and operates several hotels throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana and New Jersey. The firm’s portfolio includes brands from some of […]
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Meet your superintendent: Bellevue
Bellevue Independent Schools Superintendent Misty Middleton doesn’t want the district to celebrate improvement just once. “We want it to become part of who we are,” she wrote in an email to LINK nky. Middleton has set a high bar since joining Bellevue in 2022, bringing Grandview Elementary School out of the state’s comprehensive support program […]
