Kentucky’s first operational medical cannabis processor, Bison Processing, is opening in Dayton. As the first facility of its kind in the state, Bison Processing will be responsible for taking Kentucky-grown cannabis and transforming it into safe, lab-tested medical products—such as tinctures, edibles and topicals—for patients registered in the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program. “Team Kentucky approved […]
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The 4th Street Bridge closes today. Here’s what you need to know
What you need to know It’s the end of an era. After nearly 100 years of operation, the 4th Street Bridge, known officially as the KY-8 Bridge, will be torn down by April and replaced with a new three-arch design bridge that is scheduled to open up sometime in the fall of 2028, according to […]
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Fort Wright allocates safe internet shopping zone, emergency call box
Fort Wright is making it easier to reach emergency services for those in close proximity to City Hall. The city installed an Emergency Call Box in December 2025 in the parking lot of their government building. Using this call box, anyone can call Fort Wright dispatch with just the press of a button. Fort Wright […]
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Covington mulls how to spend $750k as bridge work looms
What you need to know The City of Covington is making plans on how to best spend the $750,000 the state recently allocated to the city to help it deal with the impending closure of the 4th Street Bridge (scheduled to close next week) and construction related to the Brent Spence Corridor Project. Recent public […]
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Covington partnership aims to help with bridge closure impact
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has partnered with Covington-based tech company Proximity to upgrade downtown parking in a way that supports local businesses amid ongoing bridge construction. Proximity enables businesses to connect with customers instantly through location-driven promotions. The platform allows Covington-based businesses to reach potential customers the moment they park. When users pay […]
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Students set to return after structural collapse at Latonia Elementary gym
Latonia Elementary will reopen for normal, in-person instruction on Tuesday, Jan. 13 after a partial structural collapse in the gym almost two weeks ago. The remaining students throughout the rest of the district will return to normal, in-person instruction on Monday, Jan. 12. Superintendent Alvin Garrison announced the return Thursday afternoon. “We are pleased with […]
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QuikTrip eyes former Frisch’s in Florence for 2nd Kentucky store
What you need to know QuikTrip could be the latest convenience store brand to set up shop in Boone County. Over the past two years, Wawa, a convenience store and gas station chain based in Pennsylvania, revealed an ambitious expansion into Northern Kentucky, pledging to open several stores across Boone and Campbell counties. Now, QuikTrip […]
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How’s the progress on Erlanger’s Eons Park?
What you need to know The early phases of Erlanger’s Eons adventure park are coming together. LINK nky joined community members and city leaders this week for a tour of areas that are either complete or near completion, specifically the areas around Houston Road and Sycamore Tree Lane, near the area where the park’s groundbreaking […]
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Campbell County to buy specialized equipment for AJ Jolly Lake project
Campbell County approved seeking bids for two large pieces of equipment that will help the AJ Jolly Lake dredging project. The AJ Jolly Lake project has been ongoing for months and will continue through 2026. The project is to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the lake and dam. To support this work, at […]
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Sidewalk construction on Narrows Road in Erlanger moves forward
Despite being the 15th “most-haunted road in the country,” Narrows Road in Erlanger is set for improvements after Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Jessica Fette said the city had acquired the two necessary easements to begin working on the construction of sidewalks at the corner of Narrows and Brightleaf Boulevard. Both property owners signed […]
