A candidate for the Fort Thomas City Council race has dropped out. Brandon Long announced on May 22 that he will no longer seek a seat on the city council. Long was one of 12 candidates who won in the May 19 primary. “You see, this campaign wasn’t about personal ambition for me,” Long said […]
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Brent Spence I-71/75 ramp closures in Covington delayed again
Ramp closures related to the Brent Spence Corridor Project in Covington onto I-71 and I-75 have been delayed again, this time out to June 8, according to an announcement from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Closures were originally scheduled for May 20, but then some were delayed to May 26 around the middle of the month. […]
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Massie files to fundraise for 2028 House run but he hasn’t yet decided to run for office again
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has filed to run for his current House seat in 2028 after losing to a Republican challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump last week. However, the congressman says he still hasn’t made a decision to seek another office yet. In a Monday post on X, Massie posted a copy of paperwork that he […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Matthew Von Handorf
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Matthew Von Handorf, a teacher at Campbell County Middle School. Von Handorf was nominated by Chelsey Powell because “Mr.Von has truly changed my child’s perspective on school. My son is so excited to see him in the car riding line every […]
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Covington to officially join Read Ready network; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Covington will officially join Read Ready Covington with the Educate NKY Read Ready network. 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? New Italian restaurant to open […]
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Flynn’s arm, bat, carries Dixie past CovCath
Dixie Heights is getting healthy and hot at just the right time. Without the services of ace Kyle Flynn for pretty much the entirety of the regular season, Flynn came back in the district championship to pitch a couple innings and got the ball in Monday’s 9th Region baseball tournament quarterfinal against Covington Catholic at […]
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NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues panel to examine progress on regional housing initiatives
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s next Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel will focus on the progress of regional housing initiatives. Set for Tuesday, June 23, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center in Erlanger, Tara Johnson-Noem, executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District, moderates a discussion on […]
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Police: Body of missing NKU student Murry Foust found after weeks-long search
After weeks of searching, the body of Murry Foust has been discovered by an independently organized search party, the Covington Police Department confirmed Sunday. The body of the missing 22-year-old Northern Kentucky University student was found in Wilder, Kentucky, according to police. The Covington Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division and Evidence Collection Unit are actively […]
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Boone County Public Library Foundation receives grant for Hebron branch project
The Boone County Public Library Foundation received a $25,000 grant to support a revitalization project of the Hebron branch. The game comes from the H.F. & Louise Tuechter Dornette Foundation, with Fifth Third Bank serving as the trustee, according to a press release from the Boone County Library. The “Rejuvenate, Grow, Charge: Powered by the […]
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Newport Aquarium to host new after-hours, 21+ event series ‘FISH + SIPS’
Newport Aquarium-goers will have a new event series to attend — but these events require you to leave the kiddos at home. “FISH + SIPS” is the aquarium’s new after-hours series for those 21 and older. Each FISH + SIPS event will feature three hours of aquarium access, three drink tickets, snacks and a variety […]
