What you need to know Correction: A previous version of this story stated the City of Florence approved its annual budget. The city, in fact, only conducted a first reading of its annual budget ordinance. The story was updated to reflect this. The City of Florence approved a new budget for the forthcoming fiscal year, […]
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Boone County to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with free community event
Boone County and several local organizations are inviting residents to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a free community event later this month at the Boone County Fairgrounds. The celebration, dubbed “Boone County Celebrates America,” is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, from 3 to 10 p.m. and will feature live entertainment, family activities, community booths and […]
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Boone County allocates $3.1 million to mental health, aging and disability programs for residents
What you need to know Boone County has approved the allocation of over $3 million from its Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Occupational Aging Tax to local nonprofits that provide critical services to the residents of the county. On Tuesday, June 9, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution distributing $3,095,300 to support programs […]
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Kentucky Nonprofit Network names Aimee Jewell director of learning and capacity
The Kentucky Nonprofit Network, a consortium of the commonwealth’s nonprofit organizations, has named a new director of learning and capacity. Aimee Jewell, a veteran of Kentucky’s nonprofit sector, will manage the creation and implementation of educational programs for nonprofit professionals across the state. She will oversee the organization’s statewide education strategy and program offerings, designing […]
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Wenzel earns five medals at 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Covington-based Wenzel Distillery took home five medals at the 2026 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is considered one of the most rigorous in the world, as a panel of judges conducts blind taste tests before reviewing and grading over 5,000 entries each year. The results were released on […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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Newport Pavilion purchased by unknown buyer
What you need to know Ownership of one of Northern Kentucky’s largest shopping centers has changed hands. Newport Pavilion is a 55-acre, 332,309-square-foot grocery-anchored shopping center located off Carothers Road in Newport. The shopping complex is among the most heavily trafficked retail areas in Northern Kentucky, serving shoppers from northern Campbell and Kenton counties, as […]
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Braxton Brewing to host World Cup Village in Union throughout tournament
With the world’s most-watched sporting event returning to the United States for the first time since 1994, many businesses in Northern Kentucky are looking to capitalize. The FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. To mark the occasion, Braxton Brewing Co. will host its World Cup Village celebration, a six-week watch party that runs […]
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NKY river city grads earn millions in college scholarships
Graduates of Northern Kentucky’s independent river city school districts have earned more than $3.3 million in scholarships and educational awards at the conclusion of this school year. EducateNKY, a Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit focused on expanding educational access and outcomes for local youth, found that graduates of regional river city school districts completed 3,387 dual-credit hours […]
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Italianfest returning to Newport for 34th year
Newport’s annual Italianfest will return for the 34th time, running from June 11 to 14. Located along Riverboat Row between the Purple People Bridge and the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, the festival celebrates Italian-American heritage in Northern Kentucky and showcases Newport as a destination for community events, entertainment and tourism. Italianfest was founded in 1991 and has […]
