At the sounding of a Viking horn, Villa Madonna Academy students shoved their life jacket-clad teammates in colorful cardboard contraptions off the banks of the school’s pond. Shrieks filled the misty Friday morning air as the entire student body, decked in rainbow colors, cheered on the student duos who paddled feverishly with cardboard oars. Within […]
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Students Gain Confidence and Purpose When Volunteering
Learning, emotional development and life skills flourish when students have engagement opportunities beyond the classroom. Volunteering is one such opportunity. When students engage with their community by giving back or supporting a mission they believe in, they foster a greater sense of purpose and enjoy many positive outcomes, like stronger social connections, more confidence, increased […]
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Carnegie announces new fund for artists in NKY, Cincinnati
The Carnegie announced the launch of “The Passage Fund,” a new initiative supporting experimental projects, emerging voices and cross-disciplinary collaboration across Cincinnati and Kentucky. The Passage Fund will distribute $60,000 annually to visual artists living in Cincinnati and Kentucky. Artists can apply for support to develop new projects and move ideas from early development into […]
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Meet your superintendent: Beechwood Independent Schools
This story was written by Lia Salvatierra, our new Education Reporter. Find more of Lia’s reporting here. Do you have an NKY education story? Email lsalvatierra@linknky.com. Justin Kaiser believes Beechwood Independent School’s commitment to excellence helped steer him toward his mission as the district’s newest superintendent. It’s been a year since the 1998 Beechwood High […]
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Why Meals are Better in Good Company
It’s one thing to enjoy the meal you’re eating—it’s another to enjoy that meal in good company. Sharing the table with others and trading conversation between bites is one of humankind’s most enduring and significant customs. It blends nutrition with social connection and creates an experience that’s good for the soul. At Meals on Wheels […]
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Scholarship named for former NKY Tri-ED Senior Vice President continues to benefit students at Gateway fourteen years later
Robert “Bob” T. Green, former Senior Vice President of Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (now BE NKY Growth Partnership) dedicated much of his life to helping Northern Kentucky’s youth succeed in their education and careers. Now, even two years after his death in 2024 at age 79, his advocacy for education and workforce development […]
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Our readers chose their favorites in NKY family and health
Taking care of yourself and the people you love is practically a community sport in NKY. From top-notch pediatric practices and trusted chiropractors to dance studios, martial arts academies and yoga classes that actually make you want to show up, NKY’s got it. Our region is home to a vast network of health and wellness […]
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Fort Thomas approves city budget, amends prior year’s spending plan
The Fort Thomas City Council on June 15 approved the second reading of its 2026–2027 fiscal year budget, along with a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and updated personnel and pay classifications for the year ahead. The new budget outlines $19.28 million in general fund revenues, with additional revenues from the health insurance […]
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Decision on e‑bike sidewalk ban delayed in Fort Thomas
Discussion of a proposed ban on electric bikes on sidewalks was postponed during the Fort Thomas City Council’s meeting Monday because not all council members were present. Police Chief Casey Kilgore said the issue remains complex. “We have about 4,000 kids here, still allowing them to access e-scooters and bikes and sidewalks and everything else, […]
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It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know
It’s finally here. Today is Primary Election Day in Kentucky. The LINK Team has been working for over six months to bring Northern Kentucky voters everything they need to know as they head to the polls today. With three counties, 36 cities and 13 public school districts, understanding who’s running and why it matters can […]