Newport’s Mansion Hill Bridal is closing after seven years in business. The bridal shop announced its closure via Instagram, stating that the decision comes as the owner steps into a new season of life, focusing on growing her family and being home with her kids. “From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for seven […]
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Teen’s persistence pays off as legislature adopts rescue dogs, cats as official KY pet
Hitching a ride on the backs of Treeing Walker Coonhounds, rescue dogs and cats are set to become the official pets of Kentucky. Senate Bill 37, which designates the hound as Kentucky’s official state dog breed, passed both chambers of the General Assembly in the final hours of the 2026 legislative session. Bill sponsor Sen. […]
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Rhinegeist and New Riff combine for new whiskey collaboration
Two of the region’s biggest names in alcohol have linked up for a collaboration sure to delight whiskey fans. Rhinegeist and New Riff released “DUET,” a new American whiskey, this past Friday. Since barley is a primary ingredient in the production of both beer and bourbon, the collaboration uses barley to focus on showcasing both […]
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Granny’s Latonia Diner announces closure after building sold
Granny’s Latonia Diner welcomed its final customers Wednesday, April 15 after the building’s landlord sold it, according to the diner’s Facebook post. “We are so thankful for the support everyone has shown us,” the post reads in part. The diner said they would still be doing their free community Thanksgiving this year, and they are […]
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Popular boutique chain Painted Tree abruptly closes stores nationwide
Popular boutique chain Painted Tree abruptly closed all stores nationwide, leaving business owners scrambling. Painted Tree Boutiques, a chain where small business owners rent space to sell goods on consignment, closed all locations, including the Cincinnati and Crestview Hills locations. The company, which opened in 2015 and had over 60 locations nationwide, notified shop owners […]
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Chimera return to the top of the Cathedral Basilica in Covington
Restored ornamentations known as chimera are once again atop the parapets of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. They were reinstalled last week, marking the latest in a process of recasting the terra cotta figures throughout the structure. There are 58 figures in all, known collectively as grotesques: 26 on top called chimera […]
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Lincoln Elementary fourth graders donate $1,000 to Go Pantry
Fourth-grade students at Lincoln Elementary School donated $1,000 to a local nonprofit as part of an innovative Adopt A Class program. Go Pantry, a Florence-based nonprofit focused on combating food insecurity, was selected as the winner after students absorbed multiple presentations by regional nonprofits, including Learning Grove and the Northern Kentucky Emergency Shelter. This project […]
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Boone County graduate contributes to NASA Artemis II lunar mission
A Boone County High School graduate played an important role in NASA’s successful Artemis II mission. Dr. Taylor Schlotman, who graduated from Boone County High School in 2009, served as a human performance engineer at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Her alma mater celebrated her contributions in a Facebook post. According to NASA, […]
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Dayton’s Tuba Baking Co. to close after 8 years
Tuba Baking Co., located in Dayton, announced its closure in a Facebook post made April 13. In the announcement, Valerie and Drew Rath, co-owners of Tuba Baking Co., said they wanted to spend more time with their kids and focus on the next chapter. The Rath’s told LINK nky in December 2025, that business slowdowns […]
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How to sign up to win free Graeter’s Ice Cream for a year
Fans of Graeter’s Ice Cream can sign up to win free ice cream for a year! Registration is open now until May 2, the second day of the Kentucky Derby. The contest is in conjunction with the release of Graeter’s derby-themed new flavor, Backstretch Bourbon Cherry, as well as other promotional products related to the […]