Kentucky Rep. Mark Hart, a Republican from Falmouth who represents the Kentucky House’s 78th district, which includes a chunk of southern Boone and Kenton counties, has been appointed to the National Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council. The council serves as an advisory body for the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Interagency Committee on […]
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UPDATE: Police search for missing juvenile out of Independence
Story by: Grace Hamilton, WCPO UPDATE: The Independence Police Department informed LINK nky Monday afternoon that Kirk “has been located and is safe” in a written statement. The Police did not release additional details.–LINK nky editorial, May 11, 2026. Police are actively searching for a missing teenager from Independence, according to a release from the […]
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KY nonprofit forum comes to Fort Wright May 14
The Kentucky Nonprofit Network will host a regional forum for nonprofit leaders and professionals in Fort Wright on Thursday, May 14. The fifth in a series of regional forums throughout the state, the event will provide “nonprofit professionals multiple opportunities to engage with peers and gain timely insights,” according to a press release from the […]
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Stamp Out Hunger food drive returns—just leave donations by your mailbox
If you’ve been meaning to do something to help families in need but have been procrastinating or busy, Saturday, May 9, is the day for you. All you have to do is put non-perishable food in a plastic bag and stick it by your mailbox on May 9. Postal carriers at the National Association of […]
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Rally at Ovation to bring Friday night Reds game festivities to Newport riverfront
Cincinnati Reds fans will be able to enjoy Friday night home games throughout the 2026 season thanks to Rally at Ovation, a family-friendly event series that will open the development’s riverfront plaza. Programming will run from 4 to 8 p.m. on select Fridays in May, June, July, August and September at Ovation Plaza, located at […]
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How to tell Covington the best way to spend federal grant money
The City of Covington will host a public hearing next week to collect feedback on how the city should spend the federal grant funding it receives. The forum will take place during the meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners on the evening of Tuesday, May 12. Specifically, the City is seeking feedback on how […]
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New Riff unveils latest single malt whiskeyÂ
New Riff Distilling announced the release of the fourth installment of its single malt whiskey, a 2026 expression featuring some of the distillery’s oldest malt whiskeys to date, highlighting the time-honored heritage of malted barley with Kentucky’s sour mash traditions. New Riff stands among the first, and still one of the few, distilleries bringing this […]
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Walton-Verona Schools name Dylan Smith as new superintendent
Walton-Verona Independent Public School district has named Dr. Dylan Smith as its new superintendent. Smith will take the reins from Matt Baker, who is retiring from the role at the end of the school year. Smith will officially become superintendent on July 1. Smith currently serves as the assistant superintendent for student learning at Oldham […]
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Brent Spence Corridor Project breaks ground Friday
Officials plan to ceremoniously break ground on the Brent Spence Bridge corridor project on Friday, according to an announcement from Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The announcement says Beshear, along with Ohio Gov.Mike DeWine, Senator Mitch McConnell and multiple other officials, will travel to Cincinnati to hold a groundbreaking ceremony on Mehring Way Friday afternoon. The […]
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Kenton County Schools approves paid maternity leave for teachers
The Kenton County School District Board of Education approved 30 days of paid maternity leave for teachers this week as part of the district’s contract negotiations with the Kenton County Education Association, the union that represents Kenton County teachers. The move follows the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 9 last year, which mandated that Kentucky […]