It’s almost time for BLINK 2024! The nation’s largest art and projection mapping festival will run Thursday, Oct. 17 through Sunday, Oct. 20. More than 80 artists are set to participate in this year’s festival, which stretches dozens of city blocks — from zones in Over-the-Rhine and The Banks all the way to Covington and the newly […]
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NKU economist warns of increased prices in Tri-State due to port strike
As thousands of dock workers across more than a dozen U.S. ports walk off the job and strike for better wages and automation protections, many worry the closure of major shipping lanes could lead to higher prices for Americans across the country. Janet Harrah, an economist at NKU Haile College of Business, said it doesn’t […]
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Kyle Rittenhouse coming to Covington for NKY politician’s campaign fundraiser
Kyle Rittenhouse, the man who gained national attention as a teenager in 2020 after shooting multiple men during protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, will be in Covington next week in support of one local candidate. Kentucky state House candidate and attorney TJ Roberts said on social media Rittenhouse will be a special […]
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Bellevue one of six local games rescheduled due to ‘community violence’
Six local high school football games, including Bellevue’s, have adjusted kickoff times this weekend amid repeated gun violence in the area. “Due to threats this school year and community violence, Cincinnati Public Schools is making adjustments to many of its athletics games,” Cincinnati Public Schools said in a statement to LINK’s media partner WCPO 9 […]
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DAV and volunteers plant 2,500 flags in Erlanger to honor veterans
Thousands of flags were planted in Flagship Park in Erlanger by the DAV and volunteers to honor veterans, with the proceeds from each flag going towards helping veterans.
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Bellevue football team mutually cancels Saturday’s away game due to safety concerns
The Bellevue High School football game scheduled for Saturday night at Lynn Camp High School in Corbin, Ky., has been canceled due to an ongoing manhunt for the suspect in a shooting on I-75 in Laurel County Sept. 7. Bellevue Independent Schools issued a statement Thursday afternoon about the game’s cancellation. “Due to the ongoing safety […]
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NKY leaders, advocates look for ways to curb vaping
As the Food and Drug Administration reports a dramatic dip in the number of kids vaping, officials in Northern Kentucky are working to keep the trend going. The FDA’s 2024 survey found that 1.63 million student in middle and high school said they currently vape — that’s compared to 2.13 million in 2023. That is approximately […]
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Increased police presence at Kenton County school after 1 charged for making online threat
There will be an increased police presence at Summit View Academy on Wednesday after an online threat circulating on social media led to charges filed against one person. According to a message sent by Principal Jason Loreaux to parents, the social media message shared by students advised everyone to stay home from Summit View Academy […]
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Here’s when we’ll see peak fall foliage
Pumpkin spice drinks are plentiful, football season has started and there have been some days with a chill in the air, which means it’s almost fall. Along with the season comes the annual changing of the leaves, and several fall foliage predictions have recently been published. The end of October and the first week of […]
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Burlington apartment fire displaces three
An apartment fire in Burlington Sunday night displaced at least 3 residents, with no injuries reported.
