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“His donation will go directly toward expanding access to life-saving emergency equipment and training through our Take10 hands-only CPR and AED education program. Will is not only an elite athlete—he’s a young man who truly exemplifies what it means to lead by example.”

Attendees will learn how to spot the warning of signs of suicidal crisis and will receive a certificate for completing the training.

This year marks the 65th National Public Works Week.

The change would add a line requiring Kentucky residency for those making requests.

“I personally think that saying that there is no problem and there is nothing to do about it – at least at this juncture, is perhaps not necessarily the full explanation.”

“It represents the hard work, dedication and collaborative spirit of our entire Woodfill family, which are all here with us today, and we appreciate that."

The club held a soft opening on Thursday for staff members, volunteers and the club’s leadership, but the public can begin returning to the club Friday and Saturday.

The Boo Project will build an educational walking path and boat ramp at Butler Park along the river’s banks. “He wasn’t ready to stop, so I think it’s important that we not stop for him.”

“We look forward to what the future holds as we continue to seek and support impactful brands."

“Fischer Homes is honored to sponsor the OneNKY Zones, as America’s River Roots Festival serves as a celebration of the progress and community development taking place throughout our region.”

Covington residents can now sign up for this Saturday’s Great American Cleanup, the city’s largest annual volunteer event. Sign up now!

“It’s been very challenging now with these tariffs, where you can take a successful business and bring it to a standstill. There are so many businesses across Kentucky and across the country that are not going to survive the impact of these tariffs."

"And while derby enthusiasts are dusting off their fascinators and mixing mint juleps 90 minutes to our southeast, up here, it’s all about community and connection." Read our latest Community Voices column written by Patrick Blair:

The Newport location is the only location in Northern Kentucky.

“The goal is to just keep moving forward.”

The Diocese of Covington will commemorate Pope Francis, who died on Monday, with two events: one on Friday and the other on Saturday.

“It’s going to bring us all together to celebrate, so music, cuisine and culture. Those are our three pillars.”

For the 16th year, Mike’s Carwash will partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters to raise money for their youth mentoring programs in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.

Mitch McConnell has held the seat since 1984.

The ordinance allows golf carts and other slow-moving vehicles to travel within certain boundaries on city streets with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour or below.

"We shine a spotlight on these extraordinary change agents so that when they return to their communities, they will know that their impact is not only noticed but also treasured."

Engineers will conduct traffic counts and review crash history and types of crashes to determine the best steps forward.

Officials have not yet released the identity of the man who died.

“It makes my life very uncomfortable. I haven’t been able to sit out here on the front porch for a long time on account of the smell.”

“We share the same hopes as everyone else in the city to have sturdy, safe and accessible pathways, however temporary, that keeps our community connected to the heart of Covington.”

Overall, the total cost estimate (with 30% built in for contingencies) would be a little over $1 million.

Newport is only one of three Kentucky cities requiring a bar ID. Find out what city officials are working on to bring their laws into the modern era:

“AI has made these things so believable. Sometimes you can’t tell, ‘is this legitimate or not?’”

The convenience store chain recently opened its first Ohio store across the river in Liberty Township and is looking to expand into the rest of the Tri-State.

The Covington 2075 Time Capsule has some great options, and the city needs your help choosing what to include. Check out the submissions made during the “Fill a Time Capsule” event and vote for your favorite!

“Pope Francis earned the title ‘The People’s Pope’ by showing kindness and mercy, standing for love above hate and extending a hand to help all people.”

Covington is moving forward with plans to expand the "Green Lot" at 212 E. 8th St., adding nearly 100 new spaces, which officials hope will address additional parking needs originating from SparkHaus.

After a lawsuit was filed and city officials cast doubt on the case. We wanted to know: Did Covington police violate Damien Conner’s rights?

The weekend allows individuals to participate in walking tours, visit exhibits, listen to historians and speakers, and delve into NKY's history.

Going forward, Moonrise Doughnuts will operate a food truck, which will be parked next to its former store on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Check out these homes for sale across NKY, from a Walton home with lake views, to a spacious Alexandria home on 4.5 acres plus a 1927 home with lake views and a heated pool in Crestview Hills.

The proposed site for the facility is at 6809 Burlington Pike, a former bank building across from Lee’s Chicken.

As of now, OneNKY Center stakeholders are eyeing a fall opening date if the project remains on schedule.

The association has already completed geotechnical boring for the site, and it expects to the overall cost of the construction to end up somewhere between $2.5 million to $3 million.

Find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week:

The new base salary would go into effect in January 2027.

Brianna Marshall has served as interim dean of the library since August 2023. She started her career at NKU through the Steely Library in 2021.

“We’re organizing many opportunities for the public to share their thoughts with us.”

“It’s just a group of weird, wonky kids getting together to build a robot.”

Laura Fincher said she has high energy and the ability to see both sides of a situation.

Joe A. De Jarnette died on April 8, 1944, at the age of 24 when a German fighter shot down the B-24 bomber he was flying on a bombing mission to Brunswick, Germany. His remains were not recovered until recently

“All of us need to be supported. Walk alongside anybody, whether it’s our kids or our friends or colleagues.”

Les Hill, who was announced last month as the replacement for former Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig, was officially sworn in as the Boone County Sheriff on Monday and began officially serving on Wednesday.

Come hang out with some of our LINK team members during our weekly office hours on Friday from 8 to 9:30!

“Kentuckians should have confidence that state offices operate with transparency and integrity, and my office is committed to ensuring those standards.”