NKY high schools make gains in math, reading and career readiness, but challenges remain
Northern Kentucky high schoolers outpaced peers across the commonwealth in improving math and reading scores and preparedness for life after graduation in the 2025-26 school year. Of any metric on Kentucky school report cards released recently, Northern Kentucky high schools saw the largest leap in “postsecondary readiness” scores, which measure…
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Covington Central Riverfront parking garage designs could get $490K boost, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Covington is considering a contract amendment for designs of the parking garage at the…
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The Northern Kentucky Port Authority’s Board of Directors selected a new front desk provider at their meeting last week: Cincinnati-based…
FriendsGiving fundraiser to benefit Brighton Center’s mission
The season of giving is getting an early start as Brighton Center’s Junior Board prepares to host FriendsGiving. The event…
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From Hebron to Southgate, here are some NKY homes for sale right now
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 23, 2026, edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first,…
Bray Construction president joins NKY Port Authority Board
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority has a new board member. Brandon Bray, the president of Alexandria-based construction firm Bray Construction,…
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The healthcare gap: How Northern Kentucky is caring for neighbors left behind
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Nurses say violence is just ‘part of the job’ in local hospitals
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How financial incentives are reshaping the face of medical institutions
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Doctors, coaches advise to play more than one sport in high school
High school athletes and their parents feel the pressure, and Yahoo Sports writes 45 states and the District of Columbia allow full or limited Name,…
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