A recently published study from NestCash, a private real estate and investment group, has found that Kenton County has the lowest risk of foreclosures out of 42 counties in Kentucky. While not as low as Kenton County, Boone and Campbell Counties also have lower foreclosure risks than other counties in the commonwealth. Source: The 2026 […]
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AI won’t replace the plumber. This venture capitalist wants to make their business better.
We often hear that artificial intelligence will replace white-collar workers. Less frequently discussed is how AI will affect blue-collar workers. Discussions about AI-driven job displacement in the skilled trades often conjure science-fiction images of humanoid robots performing household chores and manual labor. However, many blue-collar jobs remain relatively insulated from AI displacement, and workers in […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with these upcoming NKY events
With Halloween just around the corner, Northern Kentucky residents have plenty of opportunities to celebrate the spooky season, from haunted attractions and pumpkin carving to costume parades and family-friendly parties. Here are several upcoming Halloween events happening across the region. Newport Pumpkin Carving Contest: Oct. 21 The Newport Parks and Recreation Department will host a […]
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Emergency Shelter of NKY hosts donation drive-thru to gear up for winter
Join the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky guests, staff and volunteers as they party in the parking lot and get ready for winter shelter. Visitors can drive through with their donations on Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and ESNKY guests will unload their vehicle. Daily-use items that guests need include coffee, sugar, […]
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Kenton County to name new park pavilion for retiring Commissioner Jon Draud
Kenton County’s newest park will soon be named for one of its longest-serving public officials. The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted last week to name the future four-season pavilion at the upcoming Fox Ridge Park the Dr. Jon Draud Pavilion. Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann proposed the honor during his report, calling the park a major investment […]
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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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Ludlow candidate forum to take place at Ludlow High School
CORRECTION: The announcement that notified LINK nky of the forum contained inaccurate information about how the event was organized. After consultation with the school district, the relevant lines have been corrected.–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 21, 2026. The Ludlow Historic Society and the League of Women voters will host a forum for Ludlow candidates next week […]
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Researcher makes new discovery from fossils at Big Bone Lick
Ken Tankersley walks to the boat dock he used for years. He told LINK nky’s media partner, WCPO, that it was his favorite part of fossil hunting. Tankersley and his students would put canoes in the creek and paddle upstream to Big Bone Lick. They were looking for bone beds and fossil deposits. “Eventually, you’d […]
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Southgate to discuss Flock cameras, more in NKY government
This week at NKY government meetings, Southgate is holding a special meeting on the city’s Flock Camera use. 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 in NKY government last week? Elsmere recognizes Joe Pannunzio for 18 years […]
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Walton industrial park selected for Duke Energy development program
An industrial park in Walton has been selected for Duke Energy’s Site Readiness Program. The program aims to identify and prepare sites for economic development and then market them to firms nationwide. The specific site is the Inland Industrial Park North, a roughly 50-acre site located off Old Lexington Pike in Walton. Duke Energy will […]
