LINK nky will host free, public meet and greets for local candidates running in the upcoming November election this week and next week. One event will be hosted for each county. We invite community members and voters to come out and personally talk with candidates from every level of government in Northern Kentucky about the […]
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The deer are getting frisky which means the roads are getting risky
Kentucky officials are warning drivers against an increased likelihood of deer collisions in the coming months as deer mating season returns. Male deer, in particular, tend to be more mobile during mating season, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, as they seek mates and new food sources. “October to December is […]
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OneNKY Center wins ‘Office Deal of the Year’
The OneNKY Center in Covington has been honored as the “Office Deal of the Year” by the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Commercial Real Estate Development Association. Owned by the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, the building, which is located at 209 Greenup St., first opened in September last year. It houses several of the region’s economic development organizations […]
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Crestview Hills mayor elected to Kentucky League of Cities Executive Board
Crestview Hills Mayor Paul Meier has been elected to the Executive Board of the Kentucky League of Cities, often shortened to the KLC. The KLC is a membership-based advocacy group that lobbies for the interests of cities in the commonwealth and provides services, such as insurance coverage, to its membership. Most of the cities in […]
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Police: One dead after two-vehicle crash in Kenton County
Police are investigating after a crash in Kenton County Wednesday night left one person dead, according to the Kenton County Police Department. According to police, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 14100 block of Dixie Highway near Green Road for a two-vehicle crash. The Kenton County Police Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team […]
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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati donates $25K to NKY regional housing fund
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is set to donate up to $25,000 in matching funds to a Northern Kentucky regional housing fund, according to the Horizon Community Foundation. Specifically, the federation has donated to the Horizon Community Foundation’s Home for All Fund, which sprang out of an initiative by local institutions to address the region’s […]
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Northern Kentucky Area Development District installs new Board of Directors
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District has a new board of directors. The installation occurred on Sept. 10. The AD District is a statutorily created nonprofit that provides various public services for Kentucky’s eight northernmost counties. Services include workforce development, aging and disability services and financial management, among other services. The state has 15 area […]
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How to vote early, vote by mail in Northern Kentucky
Click a bullet point to jump to a relevant section Although Election Day is still over a month out, the window to request a mail-in absentee ballot is now open. Early in-person voting will begin in October. So now is a good time to review your options for early voting or voting by mail in […]
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NKU adopts state-mandated policy for firing faculty, including tenured positions
Northern Kentucky University has adopted a new policy under state law allowing the university to fire faculty for financial reasons, including tenured positions. NKU’s Board of Regents passed the policy Wednesday ahead of the state’s Oct. 1 deadline for adoption, with two dissenting votes from regents who belong to the university’s faculty and staff. Passed […]
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Two NKY athletes nominated for Special Olympics World USA team
Two Northern Kentucky athletes have been nominated to represent the United States in next year’s Special Olympics World Games. The 2027 World Games will take place in Santiago, Chile. 26-year-old Maddie Brinkman of Union and 50-year-old Chris Revay of Fort Mitchell were both nominated to compete in the games. Both have competed in multiple events […]
