Written by Dr. Douglas Flora, the Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky. No Kentuckian needs to be told what cancer can do. It’s a disease that leaves no family untouched, stealing time and taking loved ones too soon, and leaving behind scars you can’t always see. With 30,000 […]
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Opinion: The market has proven Kentucky Democrats wrong on housing policy
Written by State Rep. Mark Hart Good news: rent prices are declining. August marks the third straight month that monthly rental costs have come in below their 2024 levels. The market is doing exactly what it’s supposed to do — responding to supply, demand, and economic conditions.Which begs the question: why did two Democrats in […]
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Inside LINK: Introducing our new food writers
A couple of months ago, we announced that our food writer, Maria Hehman, who had been with LINK from almost the beginning, would be parting ways with us (we miss you, Maria!). I certainly didn’t think it would be two months before I announced who we had hired to replace her, but that was before I […]
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Letter to the Editor: More than a market – celebrating the faces behind the food
Written by Tiffany Tomeo – Market Manager, Fort Thomas Farmers Market When it comes to food, everyone craves great quality – especially when it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables. There’s something universal about scanning a table for the freshest apple, the juiciest peach, or the ripest ear of corn. Each week in Kentucky, more […]
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Opinion: Beyond the accolade – the enduring significance of Hall of Fame induction
Written by Rodney D. Bell Being inducted into a Hall of Fame represents more than just a plaque on the wall or a celebratory ceremony. It marks a moment of profound significance, a culmination of a lifetime of dedication and excellence, and a legacy that will inspire future generations. Validation and Recognition: For the inductee, […]
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Letter to the editor
Written by Tracy Bentley I find it interesting that Republicans are attempting to take advantage of the violence in Cincinnati and making it political. But they make no mention of the proliferation of guns in society that they have promulgated.Let’s at least start by reporting all of the facts: the Mayor & City Council wanted […]
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Inside LINK: Have you noticed bulleted summaries at the top of our stories?
If you’re a regular to linknky.com, you may have noticed that we recently started adding bulleted summaries to the top of our stories. You’ll see these summaries at the top of our byline stories (as opposed to briefs – if you’re unfamiliar with the difference, click here) before the story itself actually starts. If you […]
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Opinion: Protect kids, not censorship – say no to KOSA
Written by Sarah Durand – Vice President, Kentucky Forum for Rights, Economics & Education (KYFREE) Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., are once again considering a bill that appears to protect children but, in reality, poses serious threats to our fundamental freedoms. The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) is being promoted as a way to shield minors […]
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Opinion: Kentucky families deserve expanded enrollment opportunities
Written by Jude Schwalbach and Jim Waters For too long, Kentucky’s families have faced a public education system that limits their ability to choose the best schools for their children. In 2022, the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled the state’s newly minted tax credit scholarship program unconstitutional, upending efforts to expand school choice. However, state policymakers […]
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Letter to the Editor: Statement on police conduct, Roebling Bridge incident
Written by Eric Kiel Bardun Covington City Officials, I am a professional and a former resident of Covington for over ten years. I continue to do business in Covington and visit regularly, as I still live in the area. I am deeply offended by the actions of the Covington Police Department during the recent protest […]
