What you need to know! A local TikTok creator has turned an ordinary cistern into an extraordinary underground “eel pit”, capturing the attention of millions online. Nick Tobler, known online as “Cowturtle,” gained fame for turning an old cistern under his garage into the so-called “eel pit”. With over 1.4 million TikTok followers and 23.5 […]
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Local couple finalists in dream wedding giveaway, help them win
Northern Kentucky couple Elise Curtis and Wyatt Dalbey have the opportunity of a lifetime: to have their wedding paid for. The current Northern Kentucky University seniors are finalists in a contest organized by local businesses in Madison, Indiana, to fund a couple’s wedding. They are one of five couples in the running, with the winner […]
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Tony Watts permanently barred from renewing superintendent certification
A second Northern Kentucky superintendent has been permanently barred from renewing their certification to be a superintendent in Kentucky schools, according to a decision from the Education Professional Standards Board. On May 2, the board received notice that then-Newport Superintendent, Tony Watts, failed to report mandatory information about a Newport educator as required by law. […]
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From Covington to Hebron, here’s a look at some NKY homes up for sale
This story originally appeared in the Dec. 12, 2025, 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. Custom home with river views on nearly 2 acres […]
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Deadlines to send letters to Santa are approaching. Don’t miss out!
Click here to jump straight to mailbox locations. Several communities in Northern Kentucky have enlisted Santa’s helpers to gather letters from local kids and send them to the North Pole. Santa will even write them back, but local families will have act quickly because many of the deadlines to send letters is approaching. “Santa’s got […]
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Boone County Schools reject proposal for Bible study during class time
What you need to know The Boone County School Board rejected a proposal from a religious education organization seeking to remove students from the classroom for one hour a week for voluntary Bible study. Lifewise Academy, a Biblical-instruction organization based in Hilliard, Ohio, is attempting to expand into Northern Kentucky after the state’s General Assembly […]
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Bellevue agrees to two-year contract for Flock security cameras
“We are going with Flock cameras,” Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves said at the end of Thursday night’s city council meeting. The decision, which saw Cleves break the body’s first tie in at least seven years, approved a master services agreement with Flock Group, Inc, who provide the much-publicized security devices and keep their footage. The […]
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Behind the Recipe: LINK’s family recipes
What is Behind the Recipe? Each month, I (LINK’s digital editor) am going behind the scenes with a local chef, bartender or barista to learn how their recipes came to be. Check out all the places I’ve stopped by and more dining NKY news here. This month, I’m doing something a little different, check it […]
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Dayton schools gain access to Gil Lynn Park cameras amid vandalism concerns
For many years, Gil Lynn Park has been used by students from Dayton High School and Lincoln Elementary. In the wake of multiple instances of vandalism involving the park grounds and bathrooms, however, local residents have become increasingly concerned about the well-being of the much-loved public space. “This is our property at Gil Lynn Park, […]
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LINK Media acquires CityBeat
LINK Media has acquired Cincinnati’s arts and culture publication CityBeat. CityBeat, founded in 1994, will be the second independent news publication under the LINK Media umbrella, joining LINK nky, which launched in 2021. LINK Media CEO Lacy Starling, who had announced her departure earlier this year, will remain with the organization. “This acquisition represents a […]
