What you need to know Whitewater Car Wash wants to expand its footprint in Northern Kentucky. To do so, it needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Whitewater Car Wash has requested approval from the planning commission to demolish an empty restaurant building on a 1.4-acre site at 1731 Jones Circle in Burlington […]
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NKU students work to bring under-used dementia therapy to U.S.
What you need to know A group of occupational therapy students at Northern Kentucky University is researching a form of occupational therapy for patients with dementia called cognitive stimulation therapy, which has been arguably underutilized in the United States. “It’s a standard care over in the UK,” said occupational therapy doctoral student Jenna Range, who […]
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A legacy that endures: Oakley Farris’ lasting impact on NKU
Oakley Farris didn’t view his support of Northern Kentucky University as philanthropy; he saw it as an investment in people, opportunity and the future of Northern Kentucky. Farris, a Northern Kentucky philanthropist, made his first gift to NKU on Feb. 12, 1997. He continued to support the university until his death on Dec. 1 at […]
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NKY on Tap: Friday night Stammtisch at Fort Mitchell Public House
Joe Schutzman is a Newport firefighter who loves Northern Kentucky’s culture, sense of place – and beer. Find Joe’s previous columns and more on NKY dining here. As we head into the dog days of winter…(what actually is the opposite of the dog days of summer? Would it be the doldrums of winter? The deep freeze […]
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Scrolling vs. Studying: Are NKU Students “Brain-Rotted?”
It’s late Monday night as Emma Heib situates herself on the couch to study. As a junior Electronic Media and Broadcasting major, the end of the semester means suffocating pressure. A tower of exams, papers and projects looms in the back of her mind. She has an exam on Friday she needs to prepare for; […]
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Hangover-free sipping: where to find mocktails in NKY
Now that the holidays have passed, you might feel the need to dry out a little (I know I do). So, we’re bringing you a list of places around Northern Kentucky that offer mocktails plus alcohol-free beer and wine, THC seltzers and more. Whether you’re participating in dry January, you’re pregnant or just sober, check […]
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Inside LINK: We’ve got quite the 2026 ahead of us
It was one of those years where each week, without fail, I knew the following week was finally going to be the one that slowed down. It never happened, but there’s always 2026! When I sat down to look back at some of the biggest stories from 2025, I realized why our weeks here at […]
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NKY dining in 2025: restaurant openings and closures
As Northern Kentucky’s restaurant scene evolves, 2025 became a transitional year, seeing the closure of several prominent eateries and the emergence of new ones. Below is our 2025 Dining Guide’s openings and closing list, so you can stay up to date on NKY’s ever-changing culinary landscape. Closings Amador Cuban (Newport on the Levee) This Miami-style […]
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The top sports stories of the year in NKY
In the year 2025, sports once again helped bring us together. From championship runs and record-breaking performances to unforgettable buzzer-beaters and breakout stars, high school sports in Northern Kentucky once again delivered moments that defined the year. Local athletes etched their names into school and regional history, teams rose to the occasion on the biggest […]
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Newport senior with eyes on public service earns one of Governor’s Scholars highest honors
“Here’s the thing about Donovan. He’s one of those students that he’s not about, ‘me, me, me,’ but he’s about, ‘what can he do to make others’ lives better, to help other students,’” said Newport Independent Schools Youth Service Center Coordinator Donna Watts. Watts has known Newport Independent Schools student Donovan Macario-Avila since he was […]
