Local officials and community members gathered in Melbourne on Friday to dedicate a “Liberty Tree” in honor of the nation’s 250th birthday. The Mary Ingles Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a Kentucky Tulip Poplar, the state tree, during a ceremony at Pendery Park on May 1. Liberty Trees served […]
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NKU filmmaker shares immigrant stories on the big screen
Camilo Idrobo has always wanted to be a filmmaker ever since his parents gave him a Jonas Brothers-themed camcorder. Next weekend, he’ll finally achieve his goal of seeing his work on a large silver screen when the Esquire Theatre shows two of his films. Born in Quito, Ecuador, he spent his youth making home movies […]
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From Union to Fort Thomas, here are some NKY homes for sale
This story originally appeared in the May 1, 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. Quirky decor in Union Address: 10730 Omaha Trace, Union […]
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Mint juleps and more: Derby weekend in NKY
It’s Kentucky Derby weekend, y’all! And while up here in Northern Kentucky, we don’t get the true Derby Day experience, you can always try to emulate it. The best way, we’ve found, is to put on your most ornate piece of headwear, your brightest-colored clothing and drink a mint julep. If you’re looking to make […]
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Trump endorses Barr; Morris drops out of U.S. Senate race
President Donald Trump gave his “Complete and Total Endorsement” of U.S. Rep. Andy Barr in a post on Truth Social Friday. Following the news of the endorsement, Lexington businessman Nate Morris dropped out of the race. He posted on X he was endorsing Barr — after the two have traded jabs in debates, ads and on the […]
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No, you can’t walk around naked in Doe Run Lake Park
Turns out that you cannot, in fact, be naked in Kenton County’s Doe Run Lake Park, much to the chagrin of the patriots and freedom fighters at Bluegrass State Naturists. “Doe Run Lake is a County-owned park, and there is zero tolerance for nudity of any kind,” according to a statement from the county. “Anyone […]
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GOP candidates, party divisions take center stage at Kenton County GOP Lincoln Dinner
What you need to know Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein headlined the Kenton County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner on Thursday in Covington, touting his endorsement from President Donald Trump, while criticizing incumbent Kentucky 4th District Rep. Thomas Massie for breaking with the president on a number of high-profile issues. Massie did not attend the […]
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Notre Dame Academy president resigns after one year at the school
What you need to know Lauren Hitron, the president of Notre Dame Academy, an all-girls Catholic school in Park Hills, has resigned after only serving in the role for a single academic year. Hitron assumed the role in July last year and will conclude her tenure as president on July 27 this year, according to […]
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Another boom at 4th Street Bridge—this time much smaller
The 4th Street Bridge is once again the spot of a demolition explosion, just on a much smaller level this time. The bridge was removed on March 2 via a controlled explosion, which drew Gov. Andy Beshear and the mayors of Newport and Covington, who spoke on the occasion, along with many spectators. Thursday’s blast […]
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Cincinnati brunch spot to open location at Covington RiverCenter
An East Walnut Hills-based breakfast restaurant is set to open its new flagship location at the Covington RiverCenter. 6 ‘N The Mornin’ announced on its Facebook page that it will close its current restaurant on Madison Avenue in East Walnut Hills and relocate to the vacant space at 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd. As of now, […]
