Fort Wright residents can look forward to a “heavy” police presence on Amsterdam Road, specifically around its intersections at Morris and Redwood. A Jan. 22 press release cites the “rising number of traffic violations routinely occurring in this area,” as the reason behind the increased patrols. “Unfortunately, we continue to receive legitimate complaints from residents […]
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Infrastructure, housing take center stage at 2025 State of NKY forum
Housing and infrastructure spending were the central themes of the 2025 edition of the State of Northern Kentucky forum. Every year, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosts the State of Northern Kentucky event, where the judges/executives from Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties discuss the accomplishments and challenges of their respective jurisdictions. The three featured […]
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How connecting with your neighbors can create a stronger NKY for us all
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. When LINK nky commissioned a survey asking Northern Kentuckians what they like about the region, there was one almost universal response: Community. “The people […]
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Better Blend opening location inside SparkHaus cafe
A fast-growing Northern Kentucky smoothie franchise announced it’s opening its first location in Covington. Better Blend, founded by Kenton County native Isaac Hamlin, will occupy the first-floor cafe space inside SparkHaus — a future hub for Northern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial community. Better Blend serves smoothies and smoothie bowls with a focus on healthy ingredients and nutrition […]
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Fort Wright honors late councilman with proclamation
Jeff Wolnitzek, former Fort Wright council member and involved community member, passed away on Jan. 3. The city honored his life and work with a proclamation at the January city council meeting. Wolnitzek served on city council, as a representative on the Fort Wright Board of Adjustments, and as assistant fire chief with Fort Wright’s […]
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Kenton County selects project manager for new public park
Kenton County has taken the next step in the process of creating a new public park in Independence. Kenton County is building a new park at 604 Independence Station Road in Independence. The 225-acre property, which previously housed the shuttered Fox Run Golf Course, is adjacent to the 78-acre Lincoln Ridge Park. The county wants […]
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Covington’s Grainwell boutique is relocating
After eight years at its current storefront on Pike Street in Covington, Grainwell — a boutique home goods retailer that sells handcrafted goods — is moving locations. Grainwell operates out of a storefront at 33 W. Pike St. in Covington. It also runs a woodshop at 316 W. Pike St. On Jan. 18, Grainwell is […]
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Fort Mitchell appoints Tree Commission members
Fort Mitchell city council re-appointed one member of the Municipal Tree Commission and newly appointed another. Mitchell Reeves and Brad Denham will serve terms on the Fort Mitchell Tree Commission. Reeves has served on the commission for several years, and Denham joined after inquiring about a vacancy on the team. Informally called the “Tree Board,” […]
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eGateway Capital becomes first official tenant at SparkHaus
eGateway Capital has become the first official tenant at SparkHaus, a hub for Northern Kentucky’s entrepreneurial community, and is set to occupy 4,000 square feet of the 47,000-square-foot Simms Furniture building in Covington’s Central Business District.
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The state of snow emergencies in NKY
Campbell County has downgraded from a level two snow emergency to a level one, while Kenton and Boone Counties remain at a level two snow emergency, with only motorists whose travel is necessary advised to be on the roadways.
