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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NKY counties issue snow advisories
Campbell County has issued a Level 2 snow emergency advisory, urging citizens to limit travel to essential, life-sustaining activities, while Boone and Kenton County are under a Level 1 advisory, and rural Northern Kentucky counties of Gallatin and Grant are also under snow emergency warnings.
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Villa Hills police officer charged with driving under the influence in Grant County
Richard Robbins, a Villa Hills police officer, was charged with impaired driving and other traffic violations in Grant County, with Kentucky State Police handling the investigation.
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NKY districts eye $55M in bonds for school projects
Two Northern Kentucky school districts have submitted plans to issue a combined $55.43 million in school building revenue bonds for new construction and school improvements. Both district plans were expected to be reviewed by a state legislative oversight committee Tuesday. The two school districts are Kenton County and Boone County. According to bond financing plans […]
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Kentucky county clerks struggle with ‘bad data’ in new vehicle system
Kentucky county clerks are starting to see fewer backlogs from their changeover to a new motor vehicle registration system earlier this month. But customers are still hitting roadblocks, state transportation officials told lawmakers Wednesday. The biggest glitch statewide is “bad data,” mostly property tax records, carried over from the old data system to a new […]
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New Kentucky Faith Trail leads visitors to NKY
Northern Kentucky has a new faith-based attraction. The new Kentucky Faith Trail extends from Wayne County to Bardstown to Northern Kentucky. It includes the local stops, Creation Museum, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Mother of God Catholic Church, and the Ark Encounter. The trail has 11 faith-based experiences throughout the state that allow travelers to […]
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More Boone County jobs available than housing, report finds
Boone County is creating more jobs than it has housing for those workers, according to a newly released housing study. That’s according to the recently released Northern Kentucky Housing Data Study examining regional housing concerns. A Boone County Fiscal Court special caucus meeting served as the backdrop for the breakdown of the Northern Kentucky Housing […]
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NKY Health Department seeking bilingual interpreter
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is seeking a bilingual interpreter to assist with the agency’s expanding population of Spanish-speaking clients. The person who is hired will serve as a technician/interpreter (English/Spanish) at health clinics in Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties, in addition to aiding with administrative responsibilities, according to the job description. For more […]
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Expanded program seeks to aid NKY grandparents, grandchildren
Florence resident Alisha Sanders has taken on the parenting role for two grandchildren. Now, she may be eligible for state resources to lend a hand. Established 17 years ago, the Kentucky Caregiver Program was designed to support grandparents of any age raising grandchildren who meet income and other guidelines, but prior budget cuts limited the program’s […]
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32nd District volleyball preview: Simon Kenton seeks sixth straight title
Amy Marx liked the feeling. Simon Kenton’s volleyball coach begins her eighth season in Independence with something she’s never experienced – 11 players (plus senior Tiffanie Alo, a transfer from Hawaii) returning from the 2022 squad that won its fifth straight 32nd District title. The Pioneers’ 16-20 record last year was not what it seemed. […]