The Florence Y’alls will not host its annual Deck the Y’alls holiday light show and festival this winter. In an announcement from The Y’alls, the organization will instead focus resources and attention on preparations for the 2026 Frontier League Y’all Star Game at Thomas More Stadium next July. Since its debut in 2022, Deck the […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington, or hanging out with your pup at Alexandria Brewing Co., Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be […]
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Photos: No Kings protest in Florence
Mall Road in Florence served as a site for a No Kings protest on Saturday. The demonstration was one of numerous No Kings protests against the Trump administration occurring around the country, including one at the Banks in Cincinnati. Event organizers who spoke with LINK nky put the number of attendees at just over 1,250, […]
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Florence nonprofit opens new center for teens, young adults with developmental differences
Parent Ryan Voelker wants families to find happiness through growth. As a father of three, he believes the best way to help children grow is by providing them with a strong support system. Professionally, Voelker has committed himself to being a part of the support system for many children and young adults in Boone County […]
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Proposed Florence Wawa creates dilemmas for city leaders
Changes are on the horizon for the busy US 42 corridor in Florence. Florence may be getting a new Bank of America branch and a new Wawa market. The two developments being considered moved closer to approval during the Oct. 14 Florence City Council business meeting. The Bank of America Change of Concept Development Plan […]
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Husband asking for help to bring his wife back to Ghana after deadly Florence crash
A husband is in mourning and is asking the public for help and support for his family during this difficult time. “I’ve lost my better half,” Clement Essilfie said. Essilfie lost his wife, 53-year-old Edith Obeng, after she was hit by a driver in Florence on Friday night. LINK’s media partner, WCPO, reported on the […]
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Two subdivisions proposed at Boone County zoning meeting, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Arlinghaus Builders is seeking zone changes in Boone County for two subdivision projects totaling over 400 homes. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? New Hilton, […]
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Pedestrian struck, killed in Florence
A car struck and killed a woman in Florence on Friday night, according to a release from the Florence Police Department. Officers responded to the scene on Turfway Road west of Drexel Avenue just before 8 p.m., where police said a car had collided with a pedestrian in the right westbound lane. Florence EMS transported […]
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Florence residents await library renovation plans
During LINK’s media partner, WCPO’s, conversation with Florence residents during Tuesday’s “Let’s Talk” event, multiple residents brought up the host of the event — the Florence branch of the Boone County Public Library. Built in the 1970s, residents said they are ready for an upgrade. We caught up with Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon to talk about future […]
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Missing Florence teen found safe
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office issued a Golden Alert Wednesday for a missing 13-year-old from Florence; she was found safe around 10 a.m. Thursday morning, the sheriff’s office told us. Police initially said the teen was last seen at Ockerman Middle School as school was dismissing for the day Wednesday. The sheriff’s office was concerned […]