From bluegrass country to indie rock music enthusiasts, Northern Kentucky has a music space for everyone. We spent the week going around town, discovering some of the best live music hotspots of all genres and venues. Click through the gallery for our guide to must-visit NKY music venues so you can find your new favorite […]
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Community Night of Prayer held for Florence shooting victims Tuesday
A Community Night of Prayer will be held Tuesday evening for the victims of this past weekend’s fatal shooting in Florence. Florence Police Chief Jeff Mallery said seven people were shot just before 3 a.m. Saturday at a home along Ridgecrest Drive. Three people were transported to the hospital, and police said Monday that they’re […]
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Photos: Summer days in Northern Kentucky
July is off to a blazing start outside with some sizzling summer days. Photographer Charles Bolton captured some moments of people taking on the heat outside all around NKY.
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Free counseling offered by Boone County Schools following weekend shooting
Boone County Schools will offer free emotional and psychological counseling to local students and families on Monday, July 8 at Erpenbeck Elementary School, following a tragic shooting that resulted in the deaths of four people and the hospitalization of three others.
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NKY in Photos: The unique shops of Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky is home to some the most unique and curious shops in the tristate area. From oddity to vintage to trendy, there is something out there for everyone. We took to the cities of NKY to explore a few local stores and small busineses to showcase what exclusive treasures they have to offer. Scroll […]
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Robots, vape-shop coffee and more on Mall Road
This story originally appeared in the June 21, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This Streetscapes heads to a small strip on the tail end of Mall Road in Florence. A new Mexican eatery, all you can eat sushi and a hidden coffee shop await. We divulge […]
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Photos: Celebrating Juneteenth in Northern Kentucky
On June 19, 1865, the Union Army made its way into Galveston under the guidance of General Gordon Granger, where he announced to the people of Texas that all enslaved African Americans were free. Texas was the last bastion for slavery during the final days of the Civil War, marking a significant achievement in United […]
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Boone County votes to prohibit medical cannabis businesses in unanimous vote
Boone County became the second in Northern Kentucky to prohibit medical cannabis businesses within county borders. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously voted yes on an ordinance prohibiting medical cannabis businesses in the county. The yes votes included Judge/Executive Gary Moore and Commissioners Cathy Flaig, Chet Hand and Jesse Brewer. […]
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Florence votes to put medical cannabis on November ballot
Florence residents will notice a new issue on their ballots this November- whether or not they will allow medical cannabis to be sold in the city. City leaders passed a resolution unanimously during a special meeting on June 17, allowing residents to make the decision on allowing medical cannabis facilities in the city. During their […]
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NKY in Photos: NKY’s best spots to escape the summer heat
Don’t let this summer’s sizzling temperatures stop your fun. We took to the cities of Northern Kentucky in search of interactive and family-friendly places to cool off and discover throughout the summer. Click through to explore some of the unique indoor and outdoor activities that our area has to offer.
