A “4 sale or lease” sign has adorned the marquee of the Madison Theater in Covington, marking the latest in the theater’s troubled saga. The former operator of the theater, Frank Hulefeld, and his company, Madison Theater Presents, abruptly announced earlier this summer that the theater was closing following the termination of his lease. The […]
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Toebben Companies founder dies at 95
Matthias “Matth” Toebben, founder of Crescent Springs-based custom home and commercial building group the Toebben Companies, died on Monday. He was 95 years old. Originally from Germany, Toebben lived through the Second World War as a child and studied woodworking in the city of Börger in the German state of Lower Saxony as a teenager. […]
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Boone Planning Commission backs 182-home subdivision on former Baptist Convalescent Center site
What you need to know The Boone County Planning Commission has backed a proposal from Arlinghaus Builders to develop a 182-home subdivision on the site of the unrealized Baptist Convalescent Center. On Aug. 5, the planning commission voted 11 to 1 to recommend approval of Arlinghaus Builders’ proposal to develop a new subdivision on a […]
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Silver Grove accepts $59k bid for road repaving project
Silver Grove accepted a $59,000 bid from Riegler Blacktop to repave West Fourth Street at this week’s city council meeting. On Thursday, Aug. 8, Silver Grove City Council approved the bid from Riegler Blacktop to redo the asphalt foundation and surfacing for the entirety of West Fourth Street, which is roughly 800 feet long and […]
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Behringer-Crawford Museum to host virtual program on Brent Spence’s life and legacy
Covington’s Behringer-Crawford Museum is hosting a presentation by a local historian about the life and impact of the late U.S. Congressman Brent Spence. Local historian Karl Lietzenmayer of the Kenton County Historical Society will discuss the life and legacy of former U.S. Rep. Brent Spence during the next NKY History Hour, a free virtual program […]
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Meet your superintendent: Erlanger-Elsmere Independent Schools
Even while approaching his 27th year with Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District, Superintendent Matt Engel thought hard about taking the job. Engel was named superintendent in February, but assumed the role in July. Doing right by the schools and streets that raised him is something he takes seriously. “I’ve done life here,” Engel told LINK nky. […]
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NKY Chamber announces 33rd Regional Youth Leadership Class
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced the 44 high school students selected for the incoming 2027 Regional Youth Leadership class. The students represent 34 schools across the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. This year’s class marks the 33rd year of the NKY Chamber’s signature youth leadership program. The mission of Regional Youth Leadership […]
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Sen. Mitch McConnell released from rehabilitation center, continues recovery at home
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said on Thursday that he has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home. In a statement released Thursday, the Kentucky Republican said he left the rehabilitation facility earlier in the day and will follow his doctors’ recommendations as he continues treatment. “Earlier today, I was […]
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Driver sentenced to 10 years in Gloria San Miguel’s death released
The man who pleaded guilty to striking and killing a cyclist in 2022 on the 11th Street Bridge has been released on parole and filed a motion for the return of his belongings, including the truck he was driving when he fatally struck Gloria San Miguel. San Miguel was riding her bike on the 11th […]
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Bellevue Schools open year with nearly renovated facilities
Bellevue Independent Schools students and families will return to school this year to three nearly completed facilities, after a year of renovation delays. LINK nky joined a Bellevue board of education work session on Wednesday for a tour of renovated athletic facilities — Leo Gilligan Field, Ben Flora Gymnasium — and Grandview Elementary School. Leo Gilligan Field […]
