The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to allow extended alcohol sales during the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 8. The date coincides with a football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons set to take place in Madrid, Spain. The board completed a first reading of a temporary ordinance last week […]
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Covington approves nearly $490K in additional garage design costs
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved a roughly $490,000 contract amendment related to designs of the parking garage at the Covington Central Riverfront this week. The approval came Tuesday in a 3-to-1 split vote in favor. Mayor Ron Washington and Commissioners Tim Acri and James Toebbe voted for approving the contract amendment. Commissioner Tim Downing […]
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Jim Gilpin sworn in as Kenton County Police Chief
The Kenton County Fiscal Court chambers were packed Tuesday night as dozens of county police officers lined the room to watch James “Jim” Gilpin be sworn in as the department’s new chief. The Fiscal Court unanimously approved Gilpin’s appointment, ratifying an executive order that sets his pay at $134,680.48 a year as an exempt employee, […]
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Early voting in NKY: What to know before heading to the polls
Northern Kentucky voters who want to cast their ballots before Election Day will have three days to do so, beginning Thursday, Oct. 29. Registered voters in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties can participate in early voting from Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Unlike Election Day, when voters […]
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Publix opens new store in Independence
Publix Supermarket is now open in Independence. The new store is located at 5135 Jenkins Dr. in Independence. The grand opening was held on Wednesday. “We’re excited to open another location in Northern Kentucky,” said Jared Glover, Publix media relations manager. “The warm welcome we’ve received from our new customers has been incredible, and we look […]
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Northern Kentucky native elected as next year’s KY Chamber chair
Northern Kentucky native and Thomas More University graduate Kim Halbauer was elected 2027 chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Halbauer currently serves as Fifth Third Bank’s Kentucky regional president. “I’m honored to serve as chair of the Kentucky Chamber and to work alongside such a strong group of business leaders from […]
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Opinion: Brian Barclay for Mayor – Crescent Springs deserves steady leadership
Written by Brian Barclay, candidate for Mayor of Crescent Springs I’m running for Mayor of Crescent Springs because I believe our community deserves thoughtful planning, responsible decision-making, and leadership focused on results. As a former member of City Council, I understand the responsibility that comes with making decisions on behalf of our residents. Three priorities […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Robin Jones
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Robin Jones, a teacher at Longbranch Elementary School. Jones was nominated by Charlotte Fay because “She was my kindergarten teacher, and now that I am in fifth grade, I still remember how special she made me feel. Mrs. Jones makes sure […]
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NKY transportation officials warn about campaign signs along state highways
With the midterm election just around the corner, campaign signs are popping up everywhere across Northern Kentucky — and transportation officials say some of them are creating a safety concern along state highways and rights-of-way. “This is not a political issue; this is a safety issue,” said Jake Ryle with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “We’re […]
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Fort Mitchell city admin named as new Area Development District director
Edwin King has been named as the new executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, often shortened to NKADD or simply the AD District. King currently serves as the city administrator to Fort Mitchell and will take the reins from Executive Director Tara Johnson-Noem, who announced her plans to depart from the role […]
