What you need to know With the construction of two major bridges set to impact the City of Covington for years to come, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is providing Northern Kentucky’s most populous city with some financial assistance. On Thursday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will allocate $750,000 to Covington over […]
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Plan for NKY’s first Jaggers restaurant advances
What you need to know Boone County is one step closer to getting Northern Kentucky’s first Jaggers franchise. Jaggers, a restaurant franchise under the Louisville-based Texas Roadhouse umbrella, plans to open a new location on a 1.55-acre parcel of land on the northwest side of Houston Road in Florence. The parcel is situated between Family […]
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Sun Country Airlines to open new operations base at CVG
A Minneapolis-based airline is set to open a new operation at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Sun Country Airlines is a budget airline that targets leisure travelers. Additionally, the airline has a growing cargo operation, as it operates Amazon Prime cargo flights. CVG is home to Amazon Air’s North American Superhub and is among the […]
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Boone County Christian school seeks zoning amendment to operate at Potter’s Ranch
What you need to know A small Christian school in Boone County is planning to upgrade its facilities following support from the Boone County Fiscal Court. The Robert Lightner Foundation, a nonprofit Christian organization, runs Union Pointe Christian Academy, a small private school that used to operate out of Florence Baptist Church at 642 Mt. […]
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Snow much fun: LINK readers share their best snow day shots
A record-breaking amount of snow fell in the early morning hours on Tuesday. This is the first major snowfall event of this season, and plenty of schools around the region were closed. And plenty of our readers took pictures of their picturesque views of the weather, plus their dogs, and kids playing around in it. […]
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Holiday Angels: Brewer Foundation’s annual program returns for holiday season
Over 60 Northern Kentucky children will have an opportunity to spend $250 on gifts, toys, and winter clothing at the Fort Wright Walmart this holiday season. The opportunity is made possible by the Brewer Foundation, which started the ‘Holiday Angels’ program in 2009 to give Northern Kentucky children a chance to enjoy the holiday season, […]
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NKY Chamber opens applications for 2026-27 Regional Youth Leadership class
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Regional Youth Leadership program for the 2026-27 school year. The seven-month program is available to students in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati who will be high school juniors during the 2026-27 school year. Participants take part in monthly, school-day sessions that introduce them to […]
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Union leaders oppose Florence’s proposed 300-plus unit apartment development
What you need to know! City leaders oppose a proposed residential development in Florence that could add over 300 apartment units to undeveloped land along Old U.S. 42, citing significant concerns about traffic congestion and public safety. During the Nov. 17 caucus meeting, Union Mayor Larry Solomon and city commissioners discussed the project as part […]
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Inspired by a child’s question, Sandi Stonebraker built Stoney’s Etc. into a Covington staple
What you need to know A peaceful walk along a country road with her granddaughter sparked Sandi Stonebraker’s interest in writing a children’s book, which became the impetus for her opening her namesake toystore, Stoney’s Etc. Stonebraker recalled that during their walk, her granddaughter pointed to a wooded area off the road and asked if […]
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Lianna Nguyen launches campaign for Boone County Fiscal Court
Lianna Nguyen, a Democrat, announced her candidacy for the Boone County Fiscal Court. According to the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, Nguyen is running for Boone County’s 2nd district commissioner seat, currently held by Hand. The fiscal court is comprised of three Republicans: Chet Hand, Jesse Brewer, and Cathy Flaig, along with Judge/Executive Gary Moore. […]