What you need to know “Everyone that’s going to enter the labor market in the next 15 years has been born,” said Janet Harrah, senior director of the Center for Economic Analysis and Development at Northern Kentucky University. Harrah met with LINK nky to discuss ongoing labor and workforce trends in Northern Kentucky, which in […]
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To compete, region must lean into assets
What you need to know America’s economy is rapidly changing, and Northern Kentucky’s business leaders don’t want to be caught with their heads in the sand. Automation, artificial intelligence, educational changes, trade wars and other looming challenges threaten to upend the status quo, as transformative technologies and geopolitical conflicts become part of everyday life. While […]
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Are robots coming for your job? Probably.
What you need to know Are robots about to overtake everything, including McDonald’s? “In my professional work lifetime, do I think I’m going to get my Big Mac from a robot?” asked Dan Cahill of HSD Metrics in Covington. “I’m 100 percent sure I will. Because there will not be another option. There won’t be […]
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Flood advisory in effect for NKY
A flood advisory is in effect for Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties until 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Specifically, the Weather Service is warning of minor flooding in low-lying and poorly drained areas. “Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen,” as of 10:36 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. […]
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Florence police open Teen Academy to inspire next generation of officers
The Florence Police Department is giving local high school students a closer look at what it’s like to serve and protect through a new five-week program called the Teen Academy. The academy, held once a week at police headquarters, is open to students from Boone County and nearby districts. Each session introduces participants to different aspects […]
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Taylen Kinney is a big reason why the phrase ‘6-7’ has taken off
No matter what you’re watching on TV or where you go, it likely feels like the phrase “6-7” follows you everywhere. It’s popular among kids, but for most adults it begs the question: What does “6-7” mean? Believe it or not, a big part of the viral meme is thanks to one Northern Kentucky basketball […]
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Covington hides some of its gambling history
Covington does little to tell the stories about the city’s colorful history as one of the most criminally and politically corrupt places in the United States. Those stories are easy to find in old newspaper articles, federal and congressional investigation records and in the many books and academic journal articles written about gambling and vice […]
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Sweet traditions: NKY bakeries to visit this holiday season
The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it comes lots of traditions, but none sweeter than binging on baked goods. There are plenty of bakeries around Northern Kentucky to get your festival treat fix and we’ve gathered a few for you to check out. Whether you’re picking up a pie for Thanksgiving, grabbing a […]
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What’s the point of a city council (or commission or city manager)?
Local legislators’ primary responsibilities, whether in Kentucky or anywhere in the U.S., are to set local laws, tax policies, and allocate funding for public services such as police, fire and public works. They also work to encourage economic development and business growth, foster the pubic image and reputation of a city, (sometimes) issue zoning decisions […]
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Here is where you can get $10 pizzas in NKY for Cincinnati Pizza Week
Cincinnati’s week-long celebration of all things pizza is returning for its tenth year. From Nov. 10-16, several Greater Cincinnati restaurants and pizzerias will offer $10 specialty pies. The event kicks off with a Preview Party at MadTree Brewing on Tuesday, Nov. 5, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., featuring early pizza samples, drinks, and event giveaways. […]
