On June 19, 1865, the Union Army made its way into Galveston under the guidance of General Gordon Granger, where he announced to the people of Texas that all enslaved African Americans were free. Texas was the last bastion for slavery during the final days of the Civil War, marking a significant achievement in United […]
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Parish Kitchen celebrates 50 years of community service
Each day since June of 1974, Parish Kitchen of Covington has served free lunches and offered a place of respite to anyone in the community in need. Founded by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington, the organization has provided millions of meals to Northern Kentucky residents since its inception. On Monday evening, the […]
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2nd annual ‘Low at the Levee”‘car show returns to Newport
Car enthusiasts from all over the tristate (and beyond) showed out on Saturday for Newport’s 2nd annual “Low at The Levee” car show. Cars ranging from Hondas to Suburus to Corvettes, Volkswagons and more were seen lined up along both sides of the Levee’s promenade and on the historic Purple People Bridge. Spectators could check […]
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NKY in Photos: NKY’s best spots to escape the summer heat
Don’t let this summer’s sizzling temperatures stop your fun. We took to the cities of Northern Kentucky in search of interactive and family-friendly places to cool off and discover throughout the summer. Click through to explore some of the unique indoor and outdoor activities that our area has to offer.
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Everything we saw at the 32nd annual Newport Italianfest kickoff
Thursday kicked off the 32nd annual Newport Italianfest, which celebrates the historic city’s rich Italian heritage with food, live entertainment and scenic views of the Ohio River. The fun-filled weekend kicked off with a ribbon cutting ceremony including Mayor Tom Guidugli Jr., city manager Tom Fromme and fellow Newport City commissioners. From June 13 through […]
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NKY in Photos: The parks of Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky is home to over a dozen community parks and recreational areas, with most featuring playgrounds, walking trails, campgrounds, fishing and more. These areas range from quaint and cute, such as President’s Park in Edgewood, to A.J. Jolly in Alexandria, which occupies 1,000 acres of closely protected and preserved land. Several also feature spectacular […]
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A sneak peek at Crumbl Cookies first Northern Kentucky location
Popular bakery chain Crumbl Cookies is opening its first Northern Kentucky location in Newport this week, and LINK nky got to see inside the new space. Located at 1313 A Monmouth Street, the bakery held a sneak peek Wednesday and is officially opening its doors with a soft opening on Thursday from 8 a.m. to […]
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PHOTOS: NKY residents take to the polls on Election Day
Residents from around Kentucky visited their local polling stations to vote in Tuesday’s primary election. Find live election results here, and scroll through the photos below to check out what we saw at the polls.
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Florence’s new Drinkology Soda & Tea brings ‘dirty sodas’ to town
Florence’s Drinkology Soda & Tea is introducing viral ‘dirty sodas’ to the region. Located at 7220 Burlington Pike Suite A, the newest addition to the Florence dining scene is inspired by viral social media trends on Instagram and TikTok: “dirty sodas.” The name refers to drinks such as Coke, Mountain Dew, Fanta and more that […]
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Beshear visits Newport on the Levee to kick off National Tourism Week
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear paid a visit to Newport on the Levee Wednesday afternoon along with several other Kentucky officials, such as Tourism Secretary Lindy Casebier and senior advisor to Beshear Rocky Adkins, to celebrate successful tourism initiatives across the region. Hotels, restaurants, and attractions in Northern Kentucky, like the Newport Aquarium, officials touted, have […]
