A $640,000 Financial Assistance Grant was awarded to the Northern Kentucky Catalytic Fund through the US Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund. Leadership at the Catalytic Fund said the money will bolster their Flexible Capital Pool, which they use to fund real estate projects with high economic impact but also developmental complexities. “Increasing […]
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Bill could pave way for online news outlets to publish legally-required public notices
Disclaimer: LINK nky is a strong supporter of HB 534 and our management has been actively involved in the drafting of this legislation. We believe it represents the best possible public notice solution for our readers, local governments, and local journalism, while maintaining the transparency and accountability necessary for good government. Written by Kentucky Lantern’s […]
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Dayton receives federal grant for youth traffic garden
A $25,000 federal grant will fund Dayton’s small-scale safety town, known as a traffic garden, for children in low-income communities to learn about pedestrian and traffic safety through hands-on activities. The projects are being created to work with community-based groups representing underserved populations to provide safe youth mobility options like walking, biking, or riding a […]
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LINK nky Daily Headlines: Tuesday, March 7, 2023
It’s Tuesday and although it hasn’t been very long, plenty has been going on in Northern Kentucky this week. If you’re eager to keep up, sit back, relax and take a listen to today’s headlines.
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Life Learning Center to celebrate program graduates
The Life Learning Center, a wrap-around nonprofit in Covington, will hold a graduation ceremony on March 25 for the graduates of its Foundations for a Better Life program. The event will feature a cap & ceremony and a guest speech from Simon Chinnamuthu of Madison Avenue Christian Church. “Life Learning Center’s transformational skills program, Foundations […]
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Fort Thomas police warn of Bitcoin scammers claiming to be law enforcement
Written by WCPO’s Felicia Jordan Scammers claiming to be law enforcement officials collecting fees in exchange for dropped charges are scamming people using Bitcoin ATMs, according to Fort Thomas police. Police said in a press release Monday it’s “a new scam we have been seeing over the last few weeks.” Scammers wheedle victims out of […]
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NKU’s Chase College of Law program beats out Harvard in business, innovation, report finds
The Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law’s W. Bruce Lunsford Academy for Law, Business, and Technology was named the top law-school program in the United States for innovation and business, according to a report by Bloomberg Law. The survey evaluated law-school programs nationwide on various pillars but noted the Lunsford Academy’s creative and impactful […]
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Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy hosts regional tree summit
Taking Root is a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting and promoting urban forests in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky area. It brings together individuals, organizations and businesses across the region to support its reforestation and education programs. On Feb. 25, the organization held its 10th annual Great Tree Summit, a free public event all […]
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Red River Gorge trail suspension bridge destroyed from storms, hikers stranded on far side
Written by LEX 18’s Cherish Simpson The Red River Gorge is a popular place for hikers and travelers to go for sightseeing in Wolfe County. The strong storms that passed through the bluegrass on Friday destroyed several areas all over. Wolfe County Search and Rescue shared a Facebook post to let the community know they […]
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First bicycle parking garage in Greater Cincinnati region opens in Newport
The Academy on Fourth apartment building in Newport is now home to the Greater Cincinnati region’s first Netherland-style bike room. The City of Newport, in a partnership with the Devou Good Foundation and ReNewport, unveiled the new bike room at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, which featured the Newport City Commission and Matt Butler, president of […]