This holiday season, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, is bringing back its “secret” holiday bus, offering every passenger a free ride. TANK is a public transit system serving Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties and downtown Cincinnati. Fully decorated inside, the holiday bus service has begun. It will run through Dec. […]
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‘All you have to do is show up’ Newport nonprofit seeks volunteers to empower youth
“I’ve learned that no matter what, you will always be able to find someone who cares about you and wants you to be here and will support you,” said 13-year-old Rowan from Florence. “And I did learn how to make an omelet, too.” Newport-based non-profit Mentoring Plus works to build relationships with 13 to 21-year-olds. […]
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Here’s where NKY residents can drop off hazardous waste for free
If you have old electronics, car fluids or gas tanks you’ve been meaning to get rid of safely, now is your chance. Bring your household hazardous materials for safe disposal to Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way in Florence on Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to Boone, […]
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2024 NKY General Election Results
Below are national and statewide election results as reported by the Associated Press. Find local results here: Boone County results, as reported by the Kentucky State Board of Elections Campbell County results, as reported by the Kentucky State Board of Elections Kenton County results, as reported by the Kentucky State Board of Elections
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Trick-or-treat times around NKY
It’s officially Halloween, so it’s time for kiddos across the country to dress up in costumes and walk door-to-door in search of sweets. Find safety tips for this spooky holiday here. NKY trick-or-treat times Boone Campbell Kenton
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Funding for SROs beefed up as school ‘guardians’ law takes effect
As a new school safety law that will allow armed military veterans and former police to patrol schools took effect last week, state officials touted funding for sworn law enforcement on school campuses. State education finance official Matt Ross reminded superintendents in a July 9 webcast about new state funding available to offset the salary […]
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Meet Rep. Steven Doan
Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. Rep. Steven Doan is in his first term in the Kentucky House. But he’s not new to the state budget process that will take much […]
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Walton-Verona to conduct superintendent evaluation in coming weeks
The Walton-Verona Board of Education convened in a closed executive session Thursday evening to have a preliminary discussion on the superintendent’s evaluation. Per Kentucky law, local boards of education must conduct annual superintendent evaluations. The evaluation of Matt Baker, superintendent of Walton-Verona Independent Schools, will be formally accepted on Aug. 24. In accordance with policy […]
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Walton re-appoints two Board of Adjustment members
Walton City Council approved the re-appointment of two Board of Adjustment members during a meeting held Tuesday evening. Caitlin Fugate and Edward Sedor were re-appointed for four-year terms, set to expire June 30, 2027. The board of adjustment is responsible for hearing zoning administrator appeals of and hearing requests for conditional use permits and variances. The five-member […]
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Gas prices in NKY reach average prices of $4.33 per gallon
The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Boone, Kenton and Campbell County is $4.33, according to the AAA Gas Price index. Northern Kentuckians are paying more than they ever have for gasoline and diesel. Fuel prices in the region have reached record highs, economically straining the general public in ways that haven’t […]