CORRECTION: The announcement that notified LINK nky of the forum contained inaccurate information about how the event was organized. After consultation with the school district, the relevant lines have been corrected.–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 21, 2026. The Ludlow Historic Society and the League of Women voters will host a forum for Ludlow candidates next week […]
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Covington Neighborhood Grant applications open next month
Applications for Covington’s Neighborhood Grant Program will open next month. The program invites the city’s neighborhood groups to earn up to $5,000 in grant funding for community improvement projects. It’s organized in partnership with the city and the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The application window will run from Nov. 16 to 4 p.m. on Feb. […]
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Melissa Strange speaks to Kenton County Rotarians in Villa Hills
Melissa Strange spoke to the Kenton County Rotary Club in Villa Hills Thursday, pitching her policy platform and fielding questions from the Rotarians as she prepares for the upcoming November election. “I want to disrupt, and I want to get people thinking again about the candidate that they’re voting for, and not just the party,” […]
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Covington recommends 30-day license suspension for Ritte’s Corner Cafe
Covington’s alcohol beverage control administrator has recommended a 30-day suspension of Ritte’s Corner Cafe’s late-night liquor permit, following a hearing on Wednesday. Ritte’s Corner Cafe is located at 3711 Winston Ave., near the five-road intersection in Latonia called Ritte’s Corner. The hearing also saw recommendations for increased security at the bar in the face of […]
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NKY school report cards just dropped. See where your school stands.
This week, Northern Kentucky public schools didn’t just give grades, but got them too. All 90 of Northern Kentucky’s schools have now received their latest state report cards, assessing performance during the 2025-26 school year. Report cards look back at how schools performed on six main indicators and overall. A formula combines performance on those […]
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Covington extends property tax payment deadline
Covington has extended its property tax deadline due to technical issues with its bank. Property tax payments will now be due by Tuesday, Nov. 6, instead of Oct. 30. Covington City Manager Sharmili Reddy announced the extension at the Tuesday night meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners. “The tax bills did go out a […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court issues $2.1 million in support to local orgs
The Kenton County Fiscal Court recently announced it had approved about $2.1 million in public funds to nine local service organizations. “The County’s partnership with these organizations helps Kenton County residents live, work and thrive in our community,” Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann said. “Whether it is supporting seniors and families to individuals with disabilities, […]
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What will the future of bike infrastructure in Covington look like?
Attendees at this week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners got a sneak peek at how biking infrastructure could be changing in Covington. The meeting saw presentations from reps at the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance, or CORA, and Tri-State Trails, two cycling nonprofits involved in trail expansion in the area. CORA’s presentation focused largely on […]
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Covington teachers question school innovation plan. Board members say they’re listening.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correctly quote Covington Independent Schools Board of Education Member Hannah Edelen. A recent survey of nearly 90 Covington Independent Schools employees found strong opinions and concerns about the district’s “Schools of Innovation” pilot, sparking conversation with the district’s board of education last Thursday. The Covington Education Association, […]
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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting at Covington gas station
One man is dead after a shooting at a Covington gas station, police said. At approximately 3:28 a.m. on Saturday, Covington officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Speedway gas station on 4th Street in Covington. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital […]
