With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, LINK nky is helping Northern Kentucky voters get to know the candidates on their ballots through its NKY Election HQ. LINK nky has published candidate profiles for every competitive race in Northern Kentucky, including contests for Kentucky House of Representatives and Kentucky Senate seats, U.S. House of Representatives […]
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President Trump to visit Highland Heights for rally Saturday
President Donald Trump is coming to Highland Heights this weekend for a midterm rally. Though the exact location has yet to be announced, the Republican National Committee’s event page shows remarks will begin at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 17. The rally comes weeks ahead of the midterm election. A […]
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Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs opens applications for high school, collegiate programs
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs is now accepting applications for its “Summer Startup” program for high school students and its “Collegiate Pitch” competition for college-age entrepreneurs. In 2027, GSE will once again partner with the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics to host the Summer Startup program, while its Collegiate Pitch competition […]
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Boo in the Vue brings ghost stories to Bellevue
As Halloween approaches, Bellevue invites residents and visitors to spend an evening exploring the mysterious side of the city’s past. Boo in the Vue, a free guided ghost walk, takes place Oct. 16, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., beginning at 119 Fairfield Ave. Bellevue historians Jim and Bev McPhail will lead participants through an […]
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Fischer Homes looks to expand Ballyshannon development by 687 units
A subsidiary of Fischer Homes is looking to add 687 housing units to the Ballyshannon development in Boone County. A request for a zoning change that would allow for the construction of the units came before the Boone County Planning Commission last Wednesday. The planning commission will issue a recommendation on the zoning change request […]
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BLINK announces weather plans for Saturday
BLINK has announced plans for possible cancellations and closures for Saturday night as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move into the region. While some shows have already been canceled, most of the exhibits will remain open as long the weather doesn’t become severe, and BLINK Executive Director Leslie Mooney is encouraging “everyone to come experience […]
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Bluegrass for Good Festival coming to Bellevue to benefit Chicks & Chucks
A new festival celebrating regional bluegrass music while supporting a local breast cancer organization is coming to Bellevue on Oct. 17. Bluegrass for Good, produced by Greater Cincinnati nonprofit Infinite Hills Productions, will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. on the 200 block of Foote Ave. The inaugural event will benefit Chicks & Chucks, […]
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Boone County Planning Commission recommends against 335-unit Drees development
The Boone County Planning Commission recommended against a zoning change Wednesday night that could allow Drees Homes to construct 335 housing units. The recommendation came down in a split 6-5 vote by the planning commissioners. The final decision on the zoning change request will now go to the Boone County Fiscal Court. The land in […]
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The Hive Erlanger announces new coffee shop: Ebb & Flow
The Hive, a restaurant and coffee bar in Erlanger, announced this week that it will be opening a new coffee shop called the Ebb & Flow Cafe & Bakery. The new shop will be located across the street from The Hive, which is at 480 Erlanger Road. “We’ve heard from you guys; we know how […]
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Newport removes Brass Bull, Huddles Cafe signs
You may notice some changes along the 600 block of Monmouth Street in Newport today. Newport announced via Facebook that it is removing the exterior signs from Huddles Cafe and The Brass Bull. According to the post, the signs are not being discarded or destroyed. They are being removed from the buildings and will be […]
