Written by Jasmine Lewis, Boone County resident and business operations consultant At the September 30th Fiscal Court meeting, many residents spoke with passion. Their anger and their hurt were real. Some called for an apology. That desire for accountability is understandable. But even more important than words after the fact is action to prevent this […]
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Opinion: Kentucky teacher thankful for national vape crackdown
Written by Hart County teacher Doug Ponder As a teacher, I welcomed the news that the U.S. Department of Justice recently seized millions of dollars’ worth of illegal vapes. After years of finding these dangerous products in my classroom, I’m relieved to finally action from our leaders to tackle this crisis head on. Attorney General […]
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49 Years Strong: The Center for Great Neighborhoods Marks Milestone Celebration
The Center for Great Neighborhoods will celebrate 49 years as Covington’s Community Development Corporation at our annual Heart of the Community Celebration this October 16th at the Hellmann Creative Center from 6-8pm. This fundraiser brings together residents and community leaders to celebrate and support the work and mission of The Center. It also serves to […]
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Football fans can secure $200 in bonus bets for Thursday Night Football this week with the bet365 bonus code ACM365. New players at bet365 can earn these bonus bets by registering an account for the first time and placing a $5 wager on any sport. Once this bet has settled, win or lose, your account […]
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Community Voices: Caring for NKY’s most vulnerable people
This Community Voices column is written by Marcus O’Malley, who shares ways you can get involved and give back to your community in NKY. You can email him at marcus@caringexcellenceathome.com. Some neighbors need help every day. Others need it suddenly: a lost job, a health setback, a burst pipe that empties a savings account. Vulnerability isn’t […]
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Opinion: Car taxes in Kentucky, it matters where you live
Written by Jesse Brewer, Boone County Commissioner If you live in Kentucky and own a vehicle then you are aware of the expense that goes with renewing your vehicle each year. Not only do you pay a 6% road usage tax (based on the vehicle’s value) when you first register the vehicle, annually, you will […]
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Press release: Newport Central Catholic nominated as a 2025 Cape National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
Newport Central Catholic (NCC) is proud to announce that the Council for American Private Education (CAPE) has nominated NCC as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in an announcement made on the CAPE website on Friday, September 12, 2025. For a full list of 2025 CAPE-nominated schools, visit: https://capenetwork.org/department-of-education-ends-national-blue-ribbon-schools-program/. Each year, the Secretary […]
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Opinion: Coal keeps Kentucky’s lights on and bills low
Written by Katelyn Bunning – Executive Director, Dependable Power First Kentucky Families and small businesses across the Commonwealth depend on affordable and reliable power, and that’s exactly why maintaining a balanced energy mix, anchored by coal, is crucial to ensuring a robust economy for future generations. A recent analysis by Energy Ventures Analysis (EVA), prepared […]
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Readers’ Choice Winner Spotlight: RiverCity Barbell
LINK nky 2025 readers’ choice for best gym is a specialized private facility designed for those serious about staying or getting strong and fit. Started by two power lifters looking for a space to workout, RiverCity Barbell offers 24-7 access to members and features two fully equipped rooms – one devoted to power lifters, the […]
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Opinion: Kentucky can lead again in addiction treatment – too many programs put profit first, leaving patients behind.
Written by Mark La Palme Sr., who achieved sobriety in 1999 after 27 years of addiction. Today, he leads Sober Life Consulting, LLC and serves as Senior Consultant for All Together Recovery Kentucky used to stand out in addiction recovery. We expanded Medicaid to cover treatment, invested in community programs, and showed that we were […]
