Campbell County Public Library’s “Cam Cares” donation drive is back through the end of the year. Cam Cares, formerly known as Drop Your Drawers, aims to ease the burden on schools in their efforts to provide essential resources to students so their education can remain their top priority. Since 2015, all Campbell County Public Library […]
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46th Circuit Commonwealth’s Attorney Rick Hardin files for governor
The Commonwealth’s Attorney for Kentucky’s 46th Judicial Circuit, Rick Hardin, has announced his run for Kentucky governor in 2027. A representative from the Kentucky Secretary of State’s office confirmed his filing with LINK nky. He will be the first person to officially file to run for governor. “For decades, Republicans and Democrats have promised to […]
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Reelected Florence mayor outlines priorities for second term, from parks to public safety
Florence elected Julie Metzger-Aubuchon Tuesday night to serve a second term in office. She won with 3,882 votes — that’s 53.7% of the total voters. LINK nky caught up with Mayor Metzger-Aubuchon to discuss the election and the future of Florence. “I hope the reelection is an indication that the residents are happy with the […]
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Dixie Heights High School set for $30 million overhaul with new auditorium, athletic fields
Construction work for a brand new two-story auditorium and artificially-turfed baseball and softball fields could begin at Dixie Heights High School as early as summer 2027. During an early November meeting, the Kenton County Board of Education voted to spend roughly $30 million on those renovations, the first of many slated for a multiphase, multiyear […]
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NKY police hope to bring holiday cheer to more kids through shopping program
Police officers in Northern Kentucky are working hard to bring holiday magic to more kids in the communities they serve this year. Last year was the first time the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #75 held its Cops and Kids event. The event saw 15 local kids accompany police officers as the kids chose fully-paid-for […]
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Meet your new Boone County Reporter
I’m Kathleen Bryant and I am LINK nky’s new Boone County reporter! I am uniquely passionate about everything in Boone County because it’s where I got my start. I grew up in Florence and graduated from Boone County High School. My first job in public service was at Mary Rose Mission Soup Kitchen on Main […]
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Love’s plans new Richwood truck stop, but officials worry about gridlock
Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is requesting a zone change in Richwood to construct of one of its new locations. The 12,000-square-foot proposed site would include a restaurant, a convenience store, truck and automotive fueling stations, a dog park and more. WFF Investments LLC, a local real estate firm, has owned the property at 11303 […]
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TANK to enact service changes this weekend
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or TANK, will enact numerous service changes starting this Saturday, Nov. 7. The changes will see service expansions to several of the authority’s routes. The changes come following a period of public input collected last year. “The new service is designed to better align with how people travel today […]
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Barleycorn’s releases new ‘Valiant’ lager to support disabled veterans
Barleycorn’s Brewhouse is marking the second anniversary of its beer benefiting Disabled American Veterans with the release of a new lager and expanded availability at Northern Kentucky retailers. The Wilder-based brewery first introduced Valiant in 2024 to raise money and awareness for DAV, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans and their families. Since then, the […]
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Northern Kentucky University ranked as No. 2 nursing school in Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University’s bachelor of nursing science program has been ranked as the number 2 program in the state by RegisteredNursing. RegisteredNursing is a national consortium of registered nurses that aims to offer educational resources to both current and future nurses. “For more than a decade, RegisteredNursing has recognized outstanding nursing programs nationwide, highlighting institutions […]
