The peak season for deer-vehicle collisions is upon us. About half of all deer-related crashes occur during the last three months of the year, with November having the most. Of the 11 counties in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6, three were in the top 30 for deer crashes statewide in 2025: Boone (94), Campbell […]
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Meet your superintendent: Bellevue
Bellevue Independent Schools Superintendent Misty Middleton doesn’t want the district to celebrate improvement just once. “We want it to become part of who we are,” she wrote in an email to LINK nky. Middleton has set a high bar since joining Bellevue in 2022, bringing Grandview Elementary School out of the state’s comprehensive support program […]
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TANK’s ‘Holiday Bus’ offers free rides in December
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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Campbell County joins Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority
Campbell County has passed a resolution to participate in the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority, which aims to create a river recreation authority for 25 counties bordering the Ohio River.
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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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Housing gap in Northern Kentucky: Boone County faces largest shortage
A new study shows Northern Kentucky made up about 12% of the state’s housing gap in early 2024, putting the tip of the state’s “golden triangle” near the top of a list of ten Kentucky counties with the greatest housing needs. The housing supply gap analysis study, released this spring, shows Boone County with the […]
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Bengals’ Sam Hubbard foundation donates turkey dinners to Bellevue School District
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard gave turkey dinners to about 60 families in the Bellevue School District on Tuesday at Grandview Elementary School. “A nice meal means a lot and goes a long way during the holidays,” Hubbard said. Hubbard helped distribute turkeys, homemade side dishes from The Passion Plate and mini footballs Tuesday […]
