Friday marked the final day to attend the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Patriot Boot Camp, a three-day training program designed to equip veterans with entrepreneurial skills through insights from industry experts. One participant, Lindsey Cook, is the owner and founder of Sweet Ace Cakes, where she creates cookie cakes, hot chocolate mixes, and fresh marshmallows. She said […]
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‘Mass casualty event’ declared after tornado in southeastern KY
Severe storms killed at least 18 people in Kentucky on Friday as extreme weather swept through the Ohio Valley. Among the tornadoes to touchdown in Kentucky, a possible twister struck Laruel County and the city of London, killing 17. A fatality was also reported in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Friday night’s severe weather outbreak in Kentucky […]
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Covington eyes abandoned homes as opportunities to solve housing shortage
A housing shortage combined with rising property taxes and rent means finding a place to live is a challenge that Covington is working to tackle. Covington’s mayor, Ron Washington, has announced the creation of a housing development task force comprised of nonprofits, educators and developers. LINK’s media partner, WCPO, spoke with David Hastings, executive director of Housing Opportunities […]
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Florence nonprofit raising money to feed the community
Today, Kentucky nonprofits are racing against time to secure the funding needed to sustain their programs in the coming weeks, months and throughout the year. Kentucky Gives Day is a 24-hour fundraising campaign aimed at raising awareness for nonprofit organizations and generating funds for their missions. Master Provisions, based in Florence, hopes to raise $10,000 in […]
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Boone County man with Autism, K9 form special bond thanks to police social workers
Mozart is an electronic detection K9 at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. He doesn’t cling to many people other than his handler, but he’ll always rest his head on Ricky Ross’s lap. The 35-year-old has autism, and though he doesn’t communicate with people easily, Ross and “Mo” — as he affectionately calls him — share […]
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Investigation into apparent murder-suicide underway in Florence
Officials are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Florence, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Monday evening. The sheriff’s office said they were called to check on a homeowner on Castleoak Drive after he did not show up to work Monday morning. They found two adults, one male and one female, dead inside the home. Their […]
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TANK offers free shuttle service for Flying Pig Marathon participants
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced it will be offering a free shuttle service for runners picking up their packets for the Flying Pig Marathon. Riders can catch a shuttle at designated stops in downtown Cincinnati, which will then drop them off at the front door of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. […]
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Boone County community unites to break stigma around mental health, suicide
Resonate hope — that’s the goal for the Boone County community after a difficult and tragic year that involved multiple youth suicides. It all began with Dan Barnhill, band director at Boone County High School. He sees the struggles many teens face in their day-to-day lives, including the loss of classmates. “It’s tough,” said Barnhill. […]
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KSP: 2 deputies fire shots in fatal shooting at Amazon facility in Florence
A man is dead after two deputies fired shots at the Amazon facility in Florence, according to Kentucky State Police. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened just before 7 a.m. Tuesday at the Amazon warehouse located at 7435 Industrial Road. Deputies did not say if the shooting happened inside or outside of […]
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NKY nonprofit combines passion for music with substance abuse prevention
Sean Kathman knows firsthand the impact of substance abuse disorder. A self-admitted heavy drinker, Kathman said he began his own journey toward recovery after the loss of a loved one. “One of my very best friends, Nick Bungenstock, he passed away from a heroin overdose in 2013,” Kathman said. Now sober, the local nurse and […]