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“The only thing that was going to protect me is if I went to the attorney general’s office and became a whistleblower.” linknky.com/news/2026/10/29/…
Erlanger employee alleges city withheld public records, says attorney general is investigating

Erlanger employee alleges city withheld public records, says attorney general is investigating

Erlanger allegedly may have run afoul of the open records laws, and now one city worker says the Kentucky Attorney General is investigating.

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It's the last week! Can Josh Kalb hold off Evan Dennison and the guest pickers for the season title? Check out our LINK nky Week 11 picks below: linknky.com/sports/football/…
Week 11 LINK nky Pick 'em

Week 11 LINK nky Pick 'em

LINK nky’s football picks contest wraps up with guest picker Shayne Beckett joining Evan Dennison, Ray Schaefer and Josh Kalb for the final week.

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The contract relates to service agreements for police equipment, including tasers, a police drone, body-worn cameras, police car dashboard cameras and AI-assisted technology, among other equipment. linknky.com/news/2026/10/29/…
Here's how you can read the new Covington Axon contract

Here's how you can read the new Covington Axon contract

The City of Covington has posted its contract with Axon Enterprises. Find out how you can read this new agreement with the company.

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“What is the problem if 83% of our students are postsecondary ready and only 53% are going (on to higher education). What is the problem? Do we have a problem?” linknky.com/news/education/2…
NKY students are ready for life after high school. But where do they go next?

NKY students are ready for life after high school. But where do they go next?

NKY leaders are working to bridge the gap between high school readiness rates and students’ next steps into college or the workforce.

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Who doesn’t like to play with radio-controlled cars, trucks and bulldozers? Well, now an Erlanger business, Can U Dig It RC, is bringing the joys of RC vehicles to local kids and families. linknky.com/business/2026/10…
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Typically, Sunday alcohol permits in Covington don’t allow sales until 9 a.m. linknky.com/business/2026/10…
Extended Covington alcohol sales for Madrid Bengals game approved

Extended Covington alcohol sales for Madrid Bengals game approved

Covington voted Tuesday to allow extended alcohol sales on Sunday, Nov. 8 for the Cincinnati Bengals game in Madrid.

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Saturday's state soccer tournament quarterfinal matchup times have been updated. Ryle's boys will host Johnson Central at 4 p.m., Highlands' girls will host Russell at 4 p.m. Updated schedule below. linknky.com/sports/soccer/20…
State soccer tournament schedule/scores

State soccer tournament schedule/scores

BOYS First Round Monday, Oct. 26 Madisonville-North Hopkins 4, McCracken County 3 North Laurel 8, Estill County 0 Tuesday, Oct. 27 Bardstown 2, Butler 1 Owensboro 3, Bowling Green 2 St. Xavier 2,...

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Eleven candidates. Six Fort Thomas City Council seats. linknky.com/2026-nky-electio…
2026 NKY Election Headquarters

2026 NKY Election Headquarters

What’s this all about? NKY Election HQ is LINK nky’s commitment to one of the most important public-interest efforts in our region: helping Northern Kentucky voters make sense of their elections....

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“I’m honored to serve as chair of the Kentucky Chamber and to work alongside such a strong group of business leaders from across the commonwealth.” linknky.com/news/2026/10/28/…
Northern Kentucky native elected as next year's KY Chamber chair

Northern Kentucky native elected as next year's KY Chamber chair

Northern Kentucky native and Thomas More University graduate Kim Halbauer has been elected as the 2027 chair of the Kentucky Chamber.

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Voting early? Take a little time to get to know the candidates first. linknky.com/2026-nky-electio…
2026 NKY Election Headquarters

2026 NKY Election Headquarters

What’s this all about? NKY Election HQ is LINK nky’s commitment to one of the most important public-interest efforts in our region: helping Northern Kentucky voters make sense of their elections....

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Beechwood...Notre Dame...Part III The rubber match for a region volleyball championship takes place tonight. See how they got here below. linknky.com/sports/volleybal…
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Before you get to the amendment question on your ballot, here’s what the proposal would actually do. linknky.com/elections/2026/1…
NKY murder case helps drive pardon amendment voters will decide in November

NKY murder case helps drive pardon amendment voters will decide in November

Kentucky voters will decide whether to limit governors’ pardon powers after Matt Bevin’s controversial late-term clemency actions.

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The initial design contract from January carried a price tag of $565,190, and this week’s contract amendment would allow for the design budget to increase by up to $489,898. linknky.com/news/2026/10/28/…
Covington approves nearly $490K in additional garage design costs

Covington approves nearly $490K in additional garage design costs

Covington approved a roughly $490,000 contract amendment related to the parking garage at the Covington Central Riverfront this week.

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For years, NKY has struggled to get voters to the polls, particularly in nonpresidential elections -- get a breakdown with Campbell County Reporter Haley Parnell here, and read more at the link in our bio.
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"I will continue to work toward a budget document that provides the necessary financial detail while presenting that information in clear, straightforward language." linknky.com/opinion/2026/10/…
Opinion: Why I'm running for Fort Thomas City Council

Opinion: Why I'm running for Fort Thomas City Council

Written by Bradley Fennell, incumbent candidate for Fort Thomas City Council As a council member for less than a year, a primary concern has been the need for greater clarity and transparency in the...

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Kentucky’s next U.S. senator won’t arrive with the decades of seniority Mitch McConnell built in Washington. What does that transition mean for the state, and who’s seeking the seat? linknky.com/elections/2026/1…
With McConnell retiring, four candidates vie for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat

With McConnell retiring, four candidates vie for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat

Four candidates are running to succeed Mitch McConnell in Kentucky’s U.S. Senate seat. Here’s who they are and what’s at stake.

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Early voting starts tomorrow! Here's what you need to know. linknky.com/elections/2026/1…
Early voting in NKY: What to know before heading to the polls

Early voting in NKY: What to know before heading to the polls

Registered voters in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties can participate in early voting from Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31.

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For years, Northern Kentucky has struggled to get voters to the polls, particularly in nonpresidential elections. linknky.com/elections/2026/1…
Low voter turnout is a persistent problem in NKY. What actually works to fix it?

Low voter turnout is a persistent problem in NKY. What actually works to fix it?

For years, Northern Kentucky has struggled to get voters to the polls, particularly when the presidency isn't on the ballot.

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The Kenton County Fiscal Court chambers were packed Tuesday night as dozens of county police officers lined the room to watch James “Jim” Gilpin be sworn in as the department’s new chief. linknky.com/news/2026/10/28/…
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Who will help decide how Kenton County spends its money? linknky.com/2026-nky-electio…
2026 NKY Election Headquarters

2026 NKY Election Headquarters

What’s this all about? NKY Election HQ is LINK nky’s commitment to one of the most important public-interest efforts in our region: helping Northern Kentucky voters make sense of their elections....

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