Bobby Mackey’s, a Northern Kentucky institution with rich cultural connections to country music, was demolished on December 10, marking the end of an era of live performances from local and national artists.
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Limited edition Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon hits NKY Krogers
Kroger is offering customers the opportunity to purchase rare bottles of Pappy Van Winkle Bourbon and Buffalo Trace Antique Collection at five Northern Kentucky Kroger Wine & Spirits Shops on Dec. 7, with wristband distribution and random number drawings to determine who gets to purchase the bottles.
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Union City Commissioner files lawsuit over ‘botched election’
A Union City Commissioner who wasn’t reelected to a second term in November filed a lawsuit on Dec. 4 against the Boone County clerk and several others over what he is calling a “botched election.” The lawsuit, which attorney Steven Megerle filed on behalf of current Commissioner Douglas Bine, comes amidst concerns about the operations […]
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‘The issue is clear as mud’ Union grapples with potential Election Day ballot errors
The Union City Commission discussed the possibility of residents receiving incorrect ballots on Election Day, uncertain about how the issue might be legally resolved.
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Fort Thomas to discuss zoning ordinance updates, Newport looks at buying Teslas and more
Fort Thomas City Council plans to discuss any changes to its zoning regulations proposed by its planning commission, while the cities of Dayton and Bellevue are collaborating to connect their entertainment districts, and Independence has approved zoning for medical cannabis businesses.
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Union residents may have gotten the wrong ballots. What now?
The Boone County Circuit Court has granted Robert Bine the ability to challenge the recent election results in the city of Union following reports that residents may have received the wrong ballots on Election Day.
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Trick-or-treat times around NKY
It’s officially Halloween, so it’s time for kiddos across the country to dress up in costumes and walk door-to-door in search of sweets. Find safety tips for this spooky holiday here. NKY trick-or-treat times Boone Campbell Kenton
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Check out these homes for sale right now across Northern Kentucky
This story originally appeared in the Oct. 11, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. Check out these homes for sale right now across Northern Kentucky. Union home with Ohio River views Address: 12880 Ryle Road, Union Price: $675,000 Bedrooms: Three Bathrooms: Three (plus one half-bath) Square footage: […]
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Power outages mount across the region
More than 100,000 people are without power right now in the Tri-State as Hurricane Helen’s effects are felt across the Midwest. Most of those outages are north of the Ohio River, but thousands are without power in Northern Kentucky from Florence to Union, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, Covington, Fort Thomas and Cold Spring. Check the […]
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Mann Elementary, Holy Cross High School receive National Blue Ribbon awards
Two Northern Kentucky schools were designated as National Blue Ribbon Schools in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Education. Shirley Mann Elementary School in Union and Holy Cross High School in Covington were selected as two schools that have exemplified excellent academic performance over the past year, per a release from the Kentucky Department of […]