Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Zimmerman is stepping down from the role. Zimmerman told LINK nky he will officially leave the office in October to pursue a job opportunity in private practice after working in a public service role for the last 12 years. Zimmerman has been with the Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office since […]
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Cincinnati Art Book Fair brings books back to The Carnegie
One of the Queen City’s coolest art-focused events returns when the Cincinnati Art Book Fair sets up shop at The Carnegie this weekend on Aug. 29 and 30. “It’s a community of vendors, and bookmakers, and rare book dealers, and galleryists, and independent publishers, and artists, and printmakers,” said Matt Distel, the executive director of […]
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Walton Fire Protection District to break ground on new training center
The Walton Fire Protection District is set to break ground on its new training center in September. The new training center at 40 Depot Street will be part of the first phase of a larger Training Center designed to better educate current and future Fire and EMS personnel. The ceremony is slated for Sept. 18 […]
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Bigs, Littles hit the runway for Big Brothers Big Sisters fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati is hosting the third annual Project Role Model Fashion Show. More than a fashion show, Project Role Model celebrates confidence, empowerment and the power of positive role models. Bigs and Littles will take center stage, modeling the latest styles from Macy’s while showcasing the mentoring relationships, part of […]
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Boone County cuts property tax rates as property values rise
What you need to know Boone County voted to cut property tax rates amid rising property values throughout the area. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously voted to reduce the real property tax rate to 8.2 cents per $100 of assessed value, down from 8.5 cents the previous year. Moreover, the court also […]
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Half of Kentucky’s licensed medical cannabis dispensaries now open
Kentucky’s medical cannabis industry has reached a new milestone, with half of the state’s licensed dispensaries now open and more than 24,000 active cardholders. As of Aug. 14, the state has registered 24,332 active medical cannabis cardholders, a 12,032-patient increase from July 2025, representing 109.9% year-over-year growth. Building on July’s $1.87 million in sales, Kentucky’s […]
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Walton-Verona Independent School District plans to retain property tax rates
Walton-Verona Independent School District taxpayers will likely not see any changes to their property tax rates, even as the district plans to generate more local revenue. The district’s board of education voted to propose upholding the current rates —111.8 for both real and personal property — at an Aug. 5 special meeting. That translates to $1,118 […]
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After lawsuit, Kentucky updates rule to match voter registration with out-of-state records
Kentucky election officials have created a new regulation to match Kentucky voter registration against out-of-state records following a lawsuit from Kentuckians For The Commonwealth. KFTC withdrew the case in federal court Monday after the emergency regulation was issued. The group filed the lawsuit in 2024 against Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams and the State Board of Elections, […]
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KY Rep. Stephanie Dietz honored as ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’
Kentucky Rep. Stephanie Dietz, a Republican from Edgewood, was honored as a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” Tuesday night in Covington. The award was issued by the Kentucky League of Cities, a membership-based advocacy organization that lobbies for legislation that favors cities. Most of the cities in the region are either members of the league or […]
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Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones voted in as new Covington assistant city manager
Michael “Spike” Jones, current Kenton County police chief and former Covington police chief, was voted in as Covington’s assistant city manager Tuesday night. Jones will work under City Manager Sharmili Reddy, and will conclude his role as the Kenton County police chief on Sept. 11. Jones has had a long career in law enforcement. He […]