A previously announced rebrand of the Radisson Hotel in Covington has been walked back by the firm fielding the acquisition of the iconic hotel. GenX Capital Partners, the Miami-based firm that’s managing the acquisition, its branding and financing for a yet-to-be announced buyer, informed LINK nky via email this week that the rebranding of the […]
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Hurricane Isaias remnants headed for NKY. Here’s what to expect
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will reach the Tri-State area this weekend, but the National Weather Service is not expecting widespread severe weather or flooding. That being said, gusty winds, rain and storms are expected to occur, according to the National Weather Service, with most of the rainfall happening Sunday. Wind speeds of between 25 […]
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‘You can be brave and scared’: NKY family turns daughter’s cancer battle into hope for others
A new Northern Kentucky foundation is helping kids with serious illnesses face their circumstances with courage. “Our biggest mission is to provide kids comfort, care and spread the message that you can be brave and scared at the same time,” said Derrick Robinson, founder of the Brave Like Remington Foundation The Brave Like Remington Foundation […]
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Horizon Community Foundation celebrates NKY nonprofit leaders
Northern Kentucky nonprofit leaders and volunteers were recognized last month for their work with organizations across the region. The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky honored six people during its 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon on Sept. 29 at the St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center. The annual awards recognize nonprofit executives, board members, volunteers […]
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Covington considers $180K adviser to guide next phase of riverfront development
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners agreed to the partnership with Rhine Civic Partners at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2026–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 13, 2026 Covington is considering a partnership with Cincinnati-based company Rhine Civic Partners to advise on the remaining private development at the Covington Central Riverfront Site, also known as CCR. If […]
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Covington looks to turn $1 vacant lots into affordable homes
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners agreed to the deal with Betz and Sons at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 13, 2026. Covington is working on a deal to sell two vacant city-owned lots in the Wallace Woods neighborhood for single-family home construction. A proposed purchase agreement came before the Covington […]
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Bellevue covers up city’s Flock cameras
Bellevue announced on Facebook Tuesday that it had covered up its Flock cameras around the city. This follows the Bellevue City Council’s move to suspend use of the technology at its Sept. 9 meeting until the end of its two-year contract with the company. Council member Shauna Kruse recommended suspending usage during the Sept. 9 […]
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Publix opens new store in Florence
Publix Super Market is now in Florence, y’all. Publix opened its 10th Kentucky store at Farmview Commons, 8740 US 42 in Florence on Oct. 7. The 58,817-square-foot Publix Super Market has an adjacent Publix Liquors. Over the past three years, the Florida-based grocer has opened stores in Walton and Cold Spring, with additional locations in […]
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Covington’s newest dog park honors legendary police K-9 Ernie
Covington has a new dog park! The city cut the ribbon on the K-9 Ernie Memorial Dog Park located in Hands Pike Park off Hands Pike in South Covington Tuesday. The new park is named after Covington Police K-9 Ernie, the namesake of a state law that made it a felony to assault a police […]
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NorthKey launches 24/7 mental health, substance use crisis hotline
NorthKey Community Care, the state-designated Community Mental Health Center for Kentucky’s eight northernmost counties, has launched a new 24/7 mental and substance use crisis hotline. “The line connects callers with NorthKey’s trained local behavioral health professionals who can assess their needs, provide support and help identify next steps,” according to a NorthKey press release. “People […]
