Fort Mitchell Mayor Greg Pohlgeers received a leadership award from the Kentucky League of Cities. Dubbed the Ann C. Deatherage Leadership Enrichment and Development, or LEAD, Award, KLC “presents the award to a mayor who demonstrates a passion for public service and a commitment to lifelong learning,” according to the organization. “I’m truly honored to […]
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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. […]
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First Financial to host Northern Kentucky food drive in October
First Financial Bank will host a food drive at its financial centers in Burlington, Covington, Edgewood and Hebron. The food drive will be held from Oct. 1-30, accepting donations of canned and nonperishable food items in marked bins. “In all that we do, we are committed to the wellbeing of our neighbors,” said Roddell McCullough, […]
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Newport, Cold Spring, Crescent Springs to vote on property tax rates, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, three Northern Kentucky cities are set to vote on property tax rates. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Safety concerns spur Boone County discussion on e-bike, […]
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Boone County students say racial slur in teacher’s puzzle was likely a mistake
Less than a week after a Boone County High School teacher was placed on leave for allegedly distributing a puzzle to students that contained a racial slur, some students are coming forward saying it was likely a mistake. On Sept. 24, the Boone County Schools issued a statement to the media that said “an inappropriate […]
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KY film credits boost economy, officials and film experts say. Not everyone is convinced.
Kentucky towns are serving as the backdrop of holiday movies, thrillers and “Ethan Almighty,” an upcoming film about the dog who inspired the passage of a Kentucky law criminalizing abuse of dogs and cats. The bump in film production in the commonwealth can be attributed to Kentucky lawmakers building up the state’s film incentives in […]
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NKY School Board Roundup (Sept. 21-25)
Last week Newport and Dayton boards of education approved their working budgets, while Covington’s board approved an agreement to generate career and educational opportunities with a company that could have plans to relocate its headquarters in the city. Keep reading for more details about what happened last week and what’s on the table this week […]
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Boone County weighs street-legal UTV rules for public roads
What you need to know Boone County is considering a move that would allow street-legal UTVs on some public roads. On Sept. 24, Boone County Assistant County Administrator Matthew Dowling gave the fiscal court an overview of how street-legal UTVs could be regulated if the county chooses to allow them on public roads. “Really, it […]
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Boone County has Kentucky’s only public middle school mariachi band
With their bows resting beside them, Rector A. Jones Middle School violinists began plucking the instrument beneath their chins with their fingers. A batch of trumpet players followed, before students cradling large ornate wooden guitarróns and smaller folk-style guitars called vihuelas, began strumming. Eventually, the ensemble will blend to produce the song “Atotonilco” by Juan […]
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Alexandria martial artists prepare for world championships in France
A group of Alexandria martial artists is preparing to compete at an international world championship in France later this fall. Eight martial artists, competing in a variety of events and age groups, from Alexandria gym McClendon Martial Arts will head to France from Oct. 14 to Oct. 18 to compete in the world championships for […]
