What you need to know Estazzi co-founder Ryan Horan stood in a dimly lit warehouse, his eyes fixed on several pallets stacked with around $150,000 worth of THC-infused beverages. “I’m standing in our warehouse right now watching my partner prepare our entire inventory to ship out of state,” Horan told LINK nky. The plan? To […]
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Ignite students prepare for Maker Expo by showcasing creativity
What you need to know Students at the Ignite Institute’s NKYMakerspace are preparing to share their creativity with the broader community through the annual Maker Expo. Lauren Mays, a senior at the Ignite Institute, describes herself as an artistic person. Through her internship with NKYMakerspace, her creativity flourished, she said. “I’m an artistic person. I […]
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Union formally opposes state bills over local control, taxes
What you need to know Update: The City of Union’s resolution formally opposing Senate Bill 52 was read in error, as the legislation, if passed, would impact state agencies, not cities. As such, Union will read a revised resolution at a forthcoming city commission meeting. The City of Union officially opposed several bills progressing through […]
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NKY Young Professionals to host Perfetti Van Melle CFO at April lunchtime leader chat
Perfetti Van Melle Americas Chief Financial Officer Shannon Bobbert will be the featured speaker at an upcoming Northern Kentucky Young Professionals Lunchtime Leader Chat on Thursday, April 16. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Perfetti Van Melle’s U.S. headquarters on Van Melle Lane in Florence. Perfetti Van Melle is […]
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Kenton County commissioner primary candidates weigh in on SRI, other key issues
Candidates for Kenton County commissioner came out to Piner on Monday night to discuss issues on the minds of the south county residents, including the county’s Site Readiness Initiative. With the incumbents for county commissioner districts 2 and 3 choosing not to pursue reelection this year, the races for seats on the fiscal court have […]
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Dayton’s Unataza Coffee joins women-owned businesses raising funds for Bethany House
Dayton-based Unataza Coffee was among six Greater Cincinnati women-owned businesses raising funds for Bethany House, a regional provider of family homelessness services. Unataza, at 603 6th Ave., is donating $1 from every pistachio latte sold during March to Bethany House. Community members can support Bethany House throughout March by shopping or donating at participating local […]
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Tire Discounters opens in Fort Thomas
Cincinnati-based Tire Discounters has opened a new store off I-471 in the Ft. Thomas Plaza. The store, located in the former Michel Tire space, officially opened on Jan. 17. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to listed business hours. The […]
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Covington Public Works hiring seasonal workers
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department is hiring seasonal employees to assist with maintenance work in city parks and public spaces. The seasonal workers will be expected to support a range of tasks, including mowing, pruning, litter removal, cleaning public areas, maintaining public properties and assisting with equipment maintenance. The department will hold in-person […]
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Big Dig 2026: Kids set to take control of construction equipment
Northern Kentucky kids will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of some heavy-duty construction equipment— with adult supervision, of course. Big Dig 2026, a hands-on construction event for kids, is set for March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boone County Fairgrounds. According to a press release, more than 20 […]
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Ballyshannon redistricting approved
What you need to know Several students in the Boone County School District will be reassigned to different schools to help alleviate overcrowding at Ballyshannon Middle School. During a Boone County School Board meeting on March 12, the legislative body unanimously approved a recommendation from the district’s recently formed ‘Demographics and Growth Committee’ to adopt […]