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“Your failure to obtain hunting and fishing licenses in 2021 and 2022 means you continue to be ineligible to serve on the Commission, and you will be ineligible to serve on the Commission until the 2027 license year, at the earliest.”
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Kentucky attorney general’s office demands resignation of fish and wildlife board chair
Kentucky AG seeks resignation of Fish and Wildlife Commission chair over licensing eligibility, raising concerns for hunters statewide.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
“The cookies just mean so much about Christmas and about what is really important about Christmas, which is the relationships we all have."
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Inside LINK: A Santa cookie tradition, from my family to yours
The Santa cookies have always represented tradition and being together as a family for Christmas.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
A total of 77 employees at Rotek’s facility at 8085 Production Drive in Florence will be laid off. The closure will occur in stages, starting on Feb. 13 and concluding by Sept. 16.
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ThyssenKrupp to close Florence manufacturing facility in 2026
Rotek Inc., a subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp, will close its Florence manufacturing facility in 2026, resulting in 77 layoffs.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Wallace’s term will be through June 30, 2029.
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Heritage Bank CEO appointed to Kenton County Airport Board
Heritage Bank CEO David Wallace has been appointed to the Kenton County Airport Board, with a term through June 2029.
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December 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Residents from across Covington submitted photos of their decorated homes as part of CNC’s “Glow Big or Glow Home” initiative. Entries were reviewed by a panel of community judges, with winners selected through a point-based scoring system.
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Here are the 2025 Covington Holiday Home Decorating Contest winners
The Covington Neighborhood Collaborative and Center for Great Neighborhoods named three winners in the 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Contest.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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December 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The exhibitions include the museum’s well-known model train shows and a full exhibit showcasing costumes and set props of the 1954 classic musical “White Christmas,” many of the stars of which come from the tri-state area.
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Behringer Crawford Museum brings a White Christmas to NKY
The Behringer-Crawford Museum's annual Holly Jolly Days exhibitions are in full swing, and there's still plenty of time to check them out.
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December 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The announcement comes on the heels of current Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Korzenborn’s announcement earlier this month that he would retire at the end of the year. Korzenborn openly endorsed Hehman as his successor in his announcement.
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Jude Hehman appointed as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026
The Kenton County Fiscal Court announced Monday that Jude Hehman will serve as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026, effective Jan. 1. Read more.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Campbell County Commissioner Geoff Besecker, representing District 2 and a long-time educator at Campbell County High School, has officially filed to seek re-election in 2026.
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Geoff Besecker files for re-election as Campbell County Commissioner
Campbell County Commissioner Geoff Besecker, representing District 2 has officially filed to seek re-election in 2026.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:00 AM
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve right around the corner, Rump & Roll owner Tavis Rockwell is beefing up his store’s offerings in anticipation of the holidays.
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Rump & Roll gears up for its first Christmas season
Downtown Dayton deli Rump & Roll is stocking up on premium meats, pies and prepared sides ahead of Christmas and New Year’s,aiming to help families simplify holiday meals.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Calling all last-minute shoppers: There’s still hope if you haven’t gotten your gifts yet.
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Amazon offers same-day delivery through Christmas Eve in NKY area
Last-minute Christmas shopping in Cincinnati? Malls stay open Christmas Eve and Amazon offers same-day delivery across the Tri-State.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
From must-have Labubus collectibles to “K-Pop Demon Hunters” merch, local Northern Kentucky toy shops are buzzing with the top gift items kids are asking for this holiday season. Check out the full roundup!
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Labubus, K-Pop Demon Hunters merch top gifts in NKY this year
Kids want Labubus and K-Pop Demon Hunters stuff this year in Northern Kentucky! And others things, too. Get the inside scoop.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
This week in NKY government, almost all city meetings are canceled due to the holiday week, but last week kept many cities busy. Here is a recap of those meetings.
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What you missed in NKY government before the holiday slowdown
This week in NKY government, city meetings are canceled due to the holiday week, but last week kept many cities busy.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Got some last-minute shopping to do? Check out these local boutiques!
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Five NKY boutiques to check out this holiday season
With Christmas and New Year's approaching, shoppers in NKY can support small businesses by frequenting local boutiques across the region.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The proposal would see the dissolution – or, at the very least, revision – of many of the conventional structures of public education.
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Covington Schools to overhaul middle school to include trades, subject pathways
Covington Schools voted to seek permission from the state to redesign the structure of teaching, scheduling and staffing at Holmes MS.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
An organization that advocates for Kentucky’s children wants the legislature to fund a kinship care law that’s been stuck in limbo, give guardians ad litem raises, eliminate the sales tax on diapers and much more in 2026.
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Here’s some of what Kentucky advocates want legislature to do for children in 2026
Kentucky Youth Advocates outlines 2026 legislative priorities, from kinship care funding to moving JUUL settlement dollars to prevention.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Throwback to an oldie but a goodie: this Inside LINK column breaking down our budget. linknky.com/opinion/2025...

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December 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
“We share this honor with everyone who plays a part in making the Kenton County School District a world-class district, and we remain dedicated to providing an education that ensures all students are prepared for the 21st-century economy.”
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Kenton County Schools honored as district of distinction
Kenton County Schools have been named as a recipient of the 2026 District Administration Leadership Institute National Award of Distinction.
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December 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Leadership Kentucky’s newest graduating class features six Northern Kentuckians representing various industries.
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Leadership Kentucky's graduating class features six Northern Kentuckians
Leadership Kentucky’s newest graduating class includes six participants from Northern Kentucky, each representing various industries.
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December 20, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Arrasmith will join 19 other distilling professionals from around the commonwealth in the association’s 11-month course.
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Local distiller to join KY Distillers' Association Leadership Academy
Corbin Arrasmith, the lead distiller at Pensive Distilling Co. in Newport, will join the Kentucky Distillers' Association Leadership Academy.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
With nearly half a million travelers expected to pass through CVG over the holidays, airport officials are urging passengers to plan ahead and arrive early.
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Holiday travel is picking up at CVG: busiest days, times, tips
The busiest time for departures is expected to be between 5 and 7 a.m.; arrivals remain steady from mid-morning through 11 p.m.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Northern Kentucky bars are decking the halls and the drink menus with Christmas pop-ups, twinkling lights, heated igloos and festive cocktails.

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Holiday spirits, literally: 5 festive NKY bars to visit this season
NKY bars are decking the halls and the drink menus with Christmas pop-ups, twinkling lights, heated igloos, and festive cocktails.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
“I believe now is the time to leverage that extensive experience and step forward as the next mayor, to lead Independence with a blend of proven leadership and renewed energy.”
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Carol Franzen announces run for Independence mayor
Independence City Councilmember Carol Franzen announced Thursday she would run to be the mayor of Independence in 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“I have spent the last 15 years focused on efficient, effective and ethical government and look forward to using those principles to continue serving Kenton County in this new capacity.”
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Chris Reinersman announces run for Kenton County PVA
Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman announced Thursday that he would run to be Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator in 2026.
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December 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Meyers has been a resident of Highland Heights since 1977.
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Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers to seek another term
Meyers was elected mayor in 2006 and has served in that position ever since. Meyers has been a resident of Highland Heights since 1977.
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December 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM