Global Business Solutions, an IT and software solutions provider in Newport, announced it is relocating to Covington. GBS recently announced the acquisition of the historic Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing building, located at 20 W. 11th St. in Covington. The company was founded in a Covington garage back in 1995. Kenton County property records indicated that GBS […]
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Cincinnati brunch spot to open location at Covington RiverCenter
An East Walnut Hills-based breakfast restaurant is set to open its new flagship location at the Covington RiverCenter. 6 ‘N The Mornin’ announced on its Facebook page that it will close its current restaurant on Madison Avenue in East Walnut Hills and relocate to the vacant space at 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd. As of now, […]
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Boone County proposes 2026-2027 budget with public safety boost
What you need to know The Boone County Fiscal Court has released its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with public safety spending seeing the largest increase. Boone County Administrator Matthew Webster presented the county’s budget plan to the legislative body on Tuesday, April 28, and reviewed the financial changes from last year’s budget. […]
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NKY Nonprofit Coalition launches with 26 organizations
Following the recent launch of the Northern Kentucky Nonprofit Coalition, members are working to create a more cohesive nonprofit sector in the region. The coalition, unveiled on April 23, includes 26 nonprofits based in Northern Kentucky. Together, they serve 682,066 people annually and employ 2,270 full-time and 1,918 part-time staff. The network comprises Kentucky Nonprofit Network member […]
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Florence opens 2026 community photo contest
The City of Florence has launched its annual Community Photo Contest, inviting photographers of any experience level to submit original photos taken within the city’s limits. Participants can submit up to three high-resolution color images in JPEG or PNG format by email between May 1 and May 15. Images should fall into one of three […]
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Boone County native, NASA engineer reflects on Artemis II’s emotional return to Earth
What you need to know As NASA’s Orion spacecraft splashed down in the choppy waters far off the San Diego coast, Dr. Taylor Schlotman anxiously awaited the four-person crew’s return to Earth after a harrowing 10-day journey around the moon. “It’s tears of joy, tears of excitement, tears of just nervousness,” she told LINK nky. […]
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Florence mulls ordinance to curb business traffic from spilling onto roadways
What you need to know The City of Florence is seeking solutions to prevent vehicle queues from local businesses spilling onto the roads, which impacts traffic safety. During a special meeting on April 22, Florence City Administrator Josh Hunt said that vehicle queuing becomes a concern for residents and officials when lines extend into roadways, […]
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Burlington Fire District taps longtime firefighter as chief, continuing family legacy
What you need to know Newly minted Burlington Fire Protection District Chief Chad Eha, a Boone County native, is following in his father’s footsteps. “I actually grew up in a fire station,” Eha reminisced with LINK nky. His father, Phil, served as a fire chief in Crescent Springs, in addition to volunteering for many years […]
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New GEST route launched between Covington, Newport
GEST, in partnership with meetNKY, is launching a new route between Covington and Newport with the goal of expanding connectivity. GEST cart is an entirely electric, on-demand transportation service connecting people to hotels, restaurants, entertainment districts and other key locations. Currently, the GEST cart operates throughout downtown Cincinnati, in addition to connecting Covington to the […]
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L2 Aviation expands capabilities with Advance Aero acquisition
L2 Aviation, an NKY avionics company, is acquiring Advance Aero, a machining and fabrication company based in Indiana. The purchase of Advance Aero will enhance L2’s ability to control critical elements of the supply chain, according to a press release from the company. It will also improve production efficiency and increase overall operational capacity. “This […]