Erlanger’s 41018 zip code has been named the most stressful zip code for parents in Kentucky. The ranking comes from a nationwide survey from A Mission for Michael, a residential mental health provider with locations in multiple states. Erlanger was ranked as the 36th most stressful in the nation. The organization surveyed just over 3,000 […]
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River City Barbell is more than a gym. It’s a community.
Rivercity Barbell isn’t your run-of-the-mill, membership-based gym. Sure, there’s 24/7 access, and plenty of equipment to choose from. But, unlike a national gym chain, chances are, you actually know the people working out beside you, and maybe you’re even vocally cheering them on. The gym was originally founded in 2012 by Jim and Nicole Phillips, […]
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Experts share how to identify poison ivy and other toxic plants in Northern Kentucky
As more people spend time outdoors this summer, experts are encouraging residents to learn how to identify poisonous plants and take quick action if they come into contact with them. Robert Brockman, a horticulture agent with the Boone County Extension Office, said poison ivy is by far the most common poisonous plant found in Northern […]
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KY gov blasts GOP leader over medical cannabis prosecution comments: ‘Complete lack of humanity’
A Republican leader who said agencies cooperating with an “unlawful expansion” of qualifying conditions for medical cannabis should be prosecuted reached “a new record low” with the comments, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday. This came days after Kentucky House Majority Whip Jason Nemes asked Attorney General Russell Coleman to help ensure agencies “not cooperate” with […]
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How Covington residents can dispose of docs, e-waste, and more
Covington residents and organizations can safely and freely dispose of paper documents, old electronics and various other recyclables at a community event on Saturday, June 20 at Holmes High School. Hosted in a joint partnership between the city, the Center for Great Neighborhoods and Keep Covington Beautiful, this will be the event’s 11th annual iteration. […]
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Report: Child poverty is down in Kentucky, but education and health lag
Fewer Kentucky children were living in poverty in 2024 than 2019, right before the COVID-19 pandemic, but nearly one in five kids still lack the resources they need to thrive. That’s according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released Monday by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The annual report looks at indicators of wellbeing […]
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OrthoCincy to replace Edgewood location with new location in Crestview Hills
OrthoCincy is planning on opening a new location in Crestview Hills to replace its Edgewood location, OrthoCincy’s CFO Paige Cripe confirmed to LINK nky Thursday evening after the Kenton County Planning Commission approved a concept plan for the new building. OrthoCincy already has a surgical location in Crestview Hills, as well as other sites in […]
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Active tuberculosis case traced to Lloyd Memorial High School
What you need to know The Northern Kentucky Health Department has traced an active case of tuberculosis, often shortened to TB, to Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger. The department is taking measures to contact trace people who have come into contact with the patient and has emphasized that there doesn’t seem to be any […]
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KY governor moves to add qualifying conditions to medical cannabis
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday directing the Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation clarifying qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. In 2023, the legislature legalized medical marijuana for Kentuckians suffering from chronic illnesses including any type or form of cancer, chronic or severe pain, epilepsy or other intractable seizure disorder; multiple sclerosis, muscle […]
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State board allows optometry graduates to practice without passing national exam
The state board that oversees Kentucky’s optometrists is standing by its decision to allow optometry graduates who haven’t passed all parts of a required national licensure exam to provide eye care – even as the number of people it improperly granted licenses to has increased from 21 to 30. Despite mounting criticism, the state board […]
