What is Northern Kentucky? If you ask LINK nky, it’s Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties (at least, that’s our coverage area). If you ask The Northern Kentucky Health Department, the region is made up of Boone, Campbell, Kenton and Grant counties. The Census also includes Gallatin, Pendleton and Bracken counties in that list. Do these […]
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Meet Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer
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. Wellness is more than physical to Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer. It’s mental, the Alexandria Republican and certified financial planner tells LINK nky. It’s also what […]
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Transportation officials remind residents of ongoing street striping project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 is currently engaged in road stripe painting throughout the region. District-wide striping is occurring in the following Kentucky counties: Bracken, Pendleton, Campbell, Kenton and Boone. Work in the region is likely to continue until the end of August. “Most work will occur during daytime working hours of 8 a.m. […]
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Wil Schroder’s retirement ushers in new 24th Senate District: Candidate Preview
In May of 2021, Sen. Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) announced he would not seek a third term to represent the 24th District, which comprises Campbell, Pendleton, Bracken, and part of Kenton Counties, after the latest round of redistricting. In his statement, he said that serving the 24th district was the opportunity of a lifetime. “As we […]
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More than $500,000 Allotted to Repair, Improve Bracken Co. Roads
The Bracken County Fiscal Court received $571,855 in state funds for resurfacing work on four roads. The repairs will address cracks, potholes, raveling, base failures, and a slide, according to a news release. The money comes from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Department or Rural and Municipal Aid. “The Bevin Administration continues to focus on taking […]
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Murder in Augusta Under Investigation
A murder investigation is underway in Augusta. Kentucky State Police said that the agency is on the scene at 517 East Second Street in the Bracken County city. The investigation is in the preliminary stages, KSP reported. No further details were available. -Staff report
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$5.2 Million Grant to Boost Literacy Efforts in 7 NKY School Districts
A $5.2 million grant will benefit literacy programs in seven Northern Kentucky school districts. The Northern Kentucky Cooperative for Educational Services worked with the districts to secure the funding from the U.S. Department of Education’s Innovative Approaches to Literacy Program, which promotes literacy activities and book distribution for children and students from birth through 12th […]
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WATCH: Schroder, Roberts Debate in Race for State Senate Seat
State Senator Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) faced his Democratic opponent Rachel Roberts in a debate at Northern Kentucky University on Tuesday night. Student-newspaper The Northerner broadcast the event hosted by the Student Government Association. Senate District 24 includes all of Campbell, Pendleton, and Bracken counties. Schroder has served as state senator since 2014. Watch the debate in […]
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Independence Man Killed in Bracken Co. Crash
An Independence man died in a crash in Bracken County on Monday. Alvin Parker was operating a 2017 Kawasaki motorcycle on KY 22 when he collided with a pick-up truck hauling a cattle trailer between Willow Road and Neave Road. Parker, 49, of Independence, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Kentucky State Police reports […]