The blessing and official unveiling of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box, located at Central Campbell Fire District, 4113 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring is taking place on Sept. 28. The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. The blessing marks the 475th Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the 71st in Kentucky, expanding access […]
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Schack’s Yaks kiosk production, bait distribution facility approved in Campbell County
Schack’s Yaks, a kayak rental company, is moving forward with plans for a new Campbell County facility where it will build and store its self-service kayak kiosks and operate its live bait business. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Schack’s Yaks’ site development plan for 1031 Bud Pogue Way at its Sept. […]
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Kentucky 2026 election FAQ: What voters need to know
As Election Day approaches in the Bluegrass State, LINK nky is answering some of the most frequently asked questions about voting to help Northern Kentuckians navigate the process. When is the General Election? The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. What are the qualifications to register to vote? To register to vote in Kentucky, […]
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When are Kentucky election results official? Here’s what happens after Election Day
When the polls close in Kentucky on Nov. 3, the election may be over for voters, but the process of making the results official is just getting started. Before winners are certified and newly elected officials take office, election officials still have ballots to process, results to certify and deadlines for reviewing close races. Here’s […]
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Thomas More’s Biology Field Station wins grants for research and conservation
Thomas More University’s Biology Field Station, a university research and educational facility along the Ohio River in Campbell County, has received two major grants. The first is a roughly $194,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research advancement. The second is a $7,500 from the National Wildlife Federation and Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom […]
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How to vote early, vote by mail in Northern Kentucky
Click a bullet point to jump to a relevant section Although Election Day is still over a month out, the window to request a mail-in absentee ballot is now open. Early in-person voting will begin in October. So now is a good time to review your options for early voting or voting by mail in […]
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Camp Springs artist designs poster celebrating 50 years of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
A 14-year-old dachshund from Campbell County helped inspire the official poster celebrating 50 years of one of Cincinnati’s biggest traditions. Camp Springs artist Keith Neltner, founder of Neltner Small Batch, designed the limited-edition poster for the 50th Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, taking inspiration from his own German heritage, Cincinnati landmarks and, perhaps most importantly, his family’s wiener […]
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Southgate Independent appoints board member and your school board roundup
Southgate Independent School District’s Board of Education voted last week to appoint a resident to a vacant board seat. During a Sept. 10 regular meeting, the board voted to appoint Keaton Thomas to fulfill the remaining term of board member William “BJ” Shockney, who resigned from the position in July. Southgate Superintendent Greg Duty said […]
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What state funding means for your public school district and your tax bill
As Northern Kentucky school districts set local tax rates this year, a key consideration was how much they anticipated in state funding. Specifically, districts focus on the chunk of money they receive for their general fund, which comes from a formula called SEEK, which is directly linked to property tax values. This year, some districts […]
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Newport Independent adopts tax rate, opts into social media lawsuit and other news
Newport Independent Schools Board of Education voted to change tax rates to generate 4% more revenue during a special meeting this week. During the Sept. 9 meeting, the board voted to adopt rates proposed last month. Personal property includes items used for business or commerce, including inventory, raw materials and office supplies. The new rates […]
