Florence’s first-quarter 2026 economic development report shows the city is leaning into retail expansion, hospitality projects and residential growth. The city reports more than 2,000 businesses operating in Florence and more than 700 new business applications annually. The population sits at 33,129 with a median household income of $69,112. The city’s unemployment rate was reported […]
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BE NKY adds five members to board of directors
BE NKY Growth Partnership has added five members to its board of directors. BE NKY is governed by a 23-member board of directors made up of volunteer business and community leaders. Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore and the Boone County Fiscal Court appointed CVG CEO Larry Krauter to a term ending June 30, 2027. Kenton […]
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Pedestrian fatally struck in late-night collision in Fort Wright
The Kenton County Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on May 15 at the intersection of Madison Pike and Highland Pike in Fort Wright. At 11:12 p.m. on Friday, officers from the Kenton County Police Department, Fort Wright Police Department, Taylor Mill Police Department and Covington Police Department were dispatched to 3395 […]
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Weekend rain isn’t stopping early voters from turning up
Saturday’s rainy weather isn’t stopping Northern Kentucky residents from turning out to vote early. Saturday is the final day to vote early in person before next week’s primary, and LINK nky went out to Lakeside Christian Church, one of Kenton County’s early voting locations, Saturday morning to chat with some voters. “I work as a […]
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Ludlow celebrates Riverwalk phase two ribbon cutting
The City of Ludlow and Southbank Partners, the organization behind the Riverfront Commons project, celebrated the completion of phase two of Ludlow’s portion of the project’s Riverwalk this week with a ribbon cutting. The event marks the latest development in the project, which will see eight of the region’s river cities connected across twenty miles […]
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Maifest returns to Covington this weekend
Maifest is returning to Goebel Park this weekend. Put on by Braxton Brewing, the celebration of German culture and the spring season includes food and beer from local vendors, live music, maypole dancing and other family-friendly activities. Sunday will feature activities and giveaways from the Cincinnati Reds. The festival will begin on Friday at noon […]
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Brent Spence I-71/75 ramp closures in Covington delayed
Closures of the 12 Street and Bullock Avenue ramps in Covington onto I-71/75, which were originally scheduled to close on May 20 to make room for Brent Spence construction, have been delayed by about a week, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The change is to allow more time to coordinate and move construction equipment. […]
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Fort Wright’s Plant Swap returns this weekend
The Fort Wright Plant Swap & Sale will return this Friday and Saturday, May 15 and May 16. “The Plant Swap and Sale is BACK and better than ever!” according to an announcement from the city. “Divide your perennials and bring them to swap, or just come and buy some beautiful plants that have been […]
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NKU nursing grads earn 100% license test pass rate
100% of this year’s Northern Kentucky University Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates have passed their licensing exams, a representative from the university informed LINK nky on Wednesday. In order to become licensed nurses, graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX. The university has sported an average pass rate of 99.6% over […]
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Biggby Coffee coming to Wilder
It’s official. Biggby Coffee is opening a new location in Wilder. Biggby will be located at 523 Licking Pike and is the city’s first specialty coffee shop. Franchise owners Casey and Carrie Williams signed the lease on May 12. According to the city, the goal is to open this fall.