In this edition of The Frankfort LINK Live, hosts Michael Monks and Mark Payne are joined by State Reps. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) and Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger), and NKU Associate Professor of Political Science Ryan Salzman.
Author Archives: Michael Monks
Michael Monks was one of the founding members of LINK nky.
Posted inBusiness, Preservation
Covington Building Painted Black, City Board Denies Retroactive Permission
Written by Michael Monks, LINK nky chief content officer A downtown Covington building was painted black without permission from the city and on Wednesday night, a city board denied a retroactive OK. A new business, Alibi, from the proprietors of adjacent Agave & Rye, opened at 633 Madison Avenue, offering a bar and food from […]
Posted inPodcasts
The Frankfort LINK Live – Episode 1
On this inaugural edition of The Frankfort LINK Live, hosts Michael Monks and Mark Payne are joined by local author and commentator Rick Robinson and Campbell County Democratic Party Chair Crimson MacDonald.
Posted inFrankfort, Politics
Dietz Files as Republican for 65th House District Seat
Edgewood attorney Stephanie Dietz announced her candidacy Tuesday for the 65th House District seat. The seat is currently held by Democrat Buddy Wheatley, of Covington. Dietz, a Republican, would be a new resident of the 65th though she has lived in Edgewood for 25 years. Newly drawn legislative maps, already approved by the Republican-dominated Kentucky […]
Posted inNews
Redevelopment of Former School Wins Support from City of Covington
Written by Michael Monks, LINK Media chief content officer A building constructed as a school in 1939 that has operated under different names and served different educational institutions is embarking upon a new life. Part of that new life will have it continuing as home to a school. The property at 525 Scott Blvd. was […]
Posted inEtc., Lifestyle
Devou Park Targeted for Disc Golf Course
Written by Michael Monks, LINK Media chief content officer Devou Park spans more than 700 acres on a Covington hilltop overlooking the that city and Cincinnati. Its sprawling offerings including an 18-hole golf course, multiple event venues, bike-sharing, a fishing pond, biking and hiking trails, and its famous overlook where visitors take in the sweeping […]
Posted inHealth, Infrastructure
Ft. Mitchell Hopes to Alleviate COVID Testing Traffic, Hires Public Works Director
Written by Michael Monks, LINK Media The Ft. Mitchell city council met virtually on Monday night, citing COVID-19 cases and exposures among staff members. During the meeting, council members listened to Police Chief Andrew Schierberg explain the traffic issues surrounding a COVID-19 testing site in the city. Covington-based Gravity Diagnostics operates a drive-thru testing site […]
Posted inHealth, News
State Shatters Weekly COVID Case Count; Covington Testing Site Hopes to Ease Traffic
There were more than 52,000 positive COVID-19 cases reported in Kentucky last week, the highest weekly total by nearly 22,000 (set on September 5). Governor Andy Beshear also reported Monday that the state has its highest-ever positivity rate at 26.33%. He cited the omicron variant of the virus as leading the surge, creating more cases […]
Posted inPolitics
Covington City Commission Calls on Lawmakers to Reconsider New House Districts
The Covington city commission expressed its concern about redistricting on Tuesday night through the unanimous adoption of a resolution calling on lawmakers to reconsider the current proposal. That proposal, now being considered in the newly convened Kentucky General Assembly, was released late last week and shows significant disruption to Northern Kentucky’s largest city’s representation in […]
