Dozens of students at Northern Kentucky University voiced their concerns Friday about proposed legislation that could significantly alter their educational environment. House Bill 4 and Senate Bill 164 seek to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs from public universities, similar to President Donald Trump’s executive order to end DEI programs in higher education. “If […]
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Covington non-profit ‘greatly’ hit by federal funding freeze efforts
A community staple in Covington, Point Perk is celebrating its 10th anniversary on the corner of West Pike Street and Washington Street. While business is steady — even growing — concern is brewing over an uncertain funding future. The shop is run by Northern Kentucky nonprofit Point Arc, which predominantly receives funding from donors versus government […]
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19-year-old motorcyclist dies after crash with vehicle in Florence
A 19-year-old is dead after Florence police said he was involved in a crash while riding his motorcycle Wednesday afternoon. Police said Joseph Nicholas lost control of his motorcycle and collided with another vehicle on Heights Boulevard, near Costco, at around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Nicholas was pronounced dead at the scene by Florence EMS. The […]
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Covington police lieutenant under investigation for alleged fraud
A Covington police lieutenant is under investigation by the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office for alleged fraud and theft at the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police. The Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police told LINK’s media partner WCPO that Bryan Bogard is under investigation after an internal audit found the FOP had been a victim […]
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New fund at NKU supports veterans facing unexpected challenges
Northern Kentucky University has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to veteran students facing unexpected challenges. The Moonbeam Grant allows the university’s Veterans Resource Station to offer up to $500 to veterans enrolled at NKU who need help with expenses like car repairs, housing bills, textbooks or technology. “We don’t want to just […]
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Big Mac Bridge to close temporarily for construction Friday
Just a few weeks after the southbound lanes of the Big Mac Bridge reopened to traffic after being closed for 100 days the highway into Northern Kentucky will be closed again for construction. Interstate 471 southbound in Ohio will be closed from midnight until 4 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28. The road closure is to […]
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Covington police officer arrested on DUI charge
A Covington police officer was arrested early Sunday on a DUI charge, according to Covington police. Officer Joshua Knott was arrested by Kenton County police and booked in the Kenton County Jail just before 7 a.m. Other than a DUI charge, he was also charged with disregarding traffic lights and speeding 26 mph or more […]
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What could Mitch McConnell’s retirement mean for Kentucky?
After decades in office, Senator Mitch McConnell announced he will not be running for re-election next year. The announcement has Kentuckians asking who will fill the seat McConnell has held since 1984. “No matter who wins the seat, they’re probably not gonna have the same impact or voice, at least not initially in the Senate,” […]
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Cooper QB O’Hara commits to WKU
Cooper 2026 quarterback Cam O’Hara announced Thursday night his verbal commitment to Western Kentucky University. O’Hara threw for 3,617 yards and 52 touchdowns in 15 games for the Jaguars in 2024. He rushed for 186 yards and four touchdowns. O’Hara helped to lead Cooper (14-1 record in 2024) to a Class 5A state runner-up finish […]
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Strive Dance Collective: Edgewood studio strives to better students, community
There’s a saying that goes, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul.” Those words are true for 15-year-old Liam Martin, a freshman a Dixie Heights High School in Edgewood. When he’s not dedicating time to his academic studies, he joins 16 other students a mile away at Strive Dance Collective to fuel his extracurricular […]
