The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Angela Noel, a teacher at Kenton Elementary. Noel was nominated by Miranda Eisenschmidt because “she truly goes above and beyond for her students. Mrs. Noel is such a kind, caring, and encouraging teacher. She has a way of making learning fun […]
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DeanHouston moves HQ to Ralph Haile Square in Covington
DeanHouston, a business-to-business marketing agency, has relocated to 608 Madison Ave. in Covington. The historic building is located in Ralph Haile Square and the former location of the People’s Liberty Bank complex. The company’s former HQ was located in the old Two Rivers Middle School building Scott Street, also in Covington. “Our business has always […]
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Fort Thomas honors YMCA staff, first responders after cardiac arrest rescue
Fort Thomas is honoring a few heroic citizens and first responders for their life-saving efforts during a cardiac arrest at the local YMCA. On Monday at the Fort Thomas City Council meeting Fire Chief Chris Amon presented commendations alongside a Fort Thomas Fire Department community hero challenge coin to YMCA staff Arielle Dawson, Madison Coons, […]
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A golf ball drop in Northern Kentucky could help wipe out polio worldwide
People around the region can help eradicate polio throughout the world this week by purchasing a golf ball. The Kenton County Rotary Club‘s annual charity Golf Ball Drop is scheduled to take place this Thursday. The event will see as many as 400 numbered golf balls dropped from the top of an Independence fire truck […]
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Northern Kentucky counties among state’s least at risk for foreclosures
A recently published study from NestCash, a private real estate and investment group, has found that Kenton County has the lowest risk of foreclosures out of 42 counties in Kentucky. While not as low as Kenton County, Boone and Campbell Counties also have lower foreclosure risks than other counties in the commonwealth. Source: The 2026 […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with these upcoming NKY events
With Halloween just around the corner, Northern Kentucky residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season, from haunted attractions and pumpkin carving to costume parades and family-friendly parties. Here are several upcoming Halloween events happening across the region. Newport Pumpkin Carving Contest: Oct. 21 The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a […]
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A tale of three school levels: Where Northern Kentucky students are making gains
New data reveals Northern Kentucky’s middle schools improved on average more than any school level last year, while the region’s elementary schools lost ground and high school scores stagnated overall. Report cards released Thursday provide a look back at the performance of each school level during the 2025-26 school year, using Kentucky’s accountability system. Elementary […]
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Emergency Shelter of NKY hosts donation drive-thru to gear up for winter
Join the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky guests, staff and volunteers as they party in the parking lot and get ready for winter shelter. Visitors can drive through with their donations on Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and ESNKY guests will unload their vehicle. Daily-use items that guests need include coffee, sugar, […]
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Kenton County to name new park pavilion for retiring Commissioner Jon Draud
Kenton County’s newest park will soon be named for one of its longest-serving public officials. The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted last week to name the future four-season pavilion at the upcoming Fox Ridge Park the Dr. Jon Draud Pavilion. Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann proposed the honor during his report, calling the park a major investment […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
The LINK nky Educator of the Week contest recognizes and celebrates the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. Each week, we will choose three nominees who have made an impact on their community and who represent a diverse mix of roles, grade levels, subject areas, school types and geographic locations. […]
