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10/06/2025

Did you know the “Barnum of the Rivers” once lived right here in Northern Kentucky?

Ralph Emerson Gaches, born Ralph Gaches but better known by his showboat persona, ran a fleet of riverboats that inspired the novel "Showboat." He spent part of his life in NKY and Cincinnati before later moving to Chicago.

His story reminds us how rich and layered our region’s river heritage is. Dive in to learn more about this fascinating figure.

What you need to know For most of his life, Ralph Emerson Gaches lived and worked along the Ohio River. He owned and operated showboats, including one that became the model for novelist Edna Ferber’s 1926 book (and later Broadway show and movie), Showboat. Dubbed the “Barnum of the rivers,” Ga...

10/06/2025

Starter Coffee started in 2015 as a product of Braxton Brewing Company to launch alongside the opening of the brewery’s Covington Taproom co-working space.

Starter Coffee has been relaunched as an in-house brand at SparkHaus, with the goal of becoming the unofficial coffee of NKY’s startup scene.

10/06/2025

It's officially fall! What's your favorite thing about the season?

10/06/2025

This post is by Bluegrass Hearing Clinic . 36 million Americans live with hearing loss (many under 65). Don’t wait 7–10 years to get help. Book a hearing evaluation with Dr. Kara Cain at Bluegrass Hearing Clinic (Ft. Mitchell): 1-859-233-5212. Your ears will thank you.

Over 36 million Americans live with hearing loss, many waiting 7–10 years before seeking treatment. This National Audiology Awareness Month, learn why early care is vital and how expert audiologists at Bluegrass Hearing Clinic can help protect your hearing health.

10/06/2025

It's time to vote for LINK nky's Team of the Week!

We've got seven teams nominated for it. Voting ends Friday at noon.

Vote below!

https://linknky.com/sports/2025/10/06/vote-for-the-link-nky-team-of-the-week-for-sept-28-oct-4/

10/06/2025

The app will replace the Nixle system, which provided information via text message and email alerts. The new app is available for both Android and Apple devices.

The Southgate Police Department has added The Police App, a customizable phone application that facilitates communication.

10/06/2025

McGrath in a social media post Monday morning featured a video of her walking up to a lone chair while saying, “This isn’t just a chair. It’s an open seat.”

Former Marine and NKY native Amy McGrath launches her 2026 U.S. Senate campaign for Kentucky’s open seat after Mitch McConnell steps down.

10/06/2025

The KHSAA soccer postseason gets underway in NKY this evening. District tournaments will run throughout the week.

Check out the link below as we'll update scores and schedules through the week.

The KHSAA soccer postseason is underway with games throughout the week. We’ll provide schedules and scoring updates with them. Here is the schedule for the week: BOYS 32nd District at Simon Kenton Tuesday, Oct. 7 Semifinals Grant County vs Walton-Verona, 6 p.m. Williamstown vs Simon Kenton, 8 p.m....

10/06/2025

Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties to check out.

Each week, we feature houses for sale around Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, and this week, we’ve got some great properties.

10/06/2025

In the Week 7 prep football standouts/takeaways:

-- Cooper's Cam O'Hara, Keagan Maher set records, reach milestones.
-- Latest RPI update.
-- Ludlow has a top 10 tackler in the state.
-- The best CovCath-Highlands game of all-time? Chime in if not!

Week 7 of the prep football season had a handful of teams on bye, but their were still some standout performances on the gridiron.

10/06/2025

With this approval, Duke is expecting to increase its revenue by 9.61% annually, the equivalent of $43,692,476 a year.

The Kentucky Public Service Commission has a granted a request from Duke Energy to raise its rates. Learn what that means for your bill.

10/06/2025

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

Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week.