Queer Kentucky hosted an event in Covington to brainstorm ways to build out resources for queer Kentuckians in addiction recovery, including increased visibility for organizations providing queer-friendly addiction services, non-alcoholic beverages and harm-reduction measures.
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Land slippages in Northern Kentucky highlight unique geological challenges, economic risks
Land slippages caused by exceptional rainfall in Northern Kentucky in April highlighted the risks of developing on hillside topography and the need for proper preparation to mitigate the dangers of slippages and slides.
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Covington school board approves salary increase for full-time staff, discusses future raises
The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education unanimously approved a 4% salary increase for all full time staff, along with an increase based on the amount of time the workers had been with the district, which will take effect at the beginning of next school year.
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Independence considers projects for next year’s budget
Independence city staff, Mayor Chris Reinersman and two members of the City Council met this week to discuss the financial situation and possible city projects for the next fiscal year. The proposed projects operated under the assumption of the tax rate remaining the same.
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Covington reforms public comment regulations in split vote
The Covington City Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to adopt an ordinance establishing rules of conduct for public commenters and a municipal order granting the chair of the meeting certain powers to enforce them.
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Norse Marketplace at NKU showcases student entrepreneurs
Northern Kentucky University hosted its first Norse Marketplace, an event featuring 50 tables, 37 of which were student-led, where students and organizations advertised and sold their products.
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Boone County Republicans’ controversial budget earmark causes party debate
Boone County Republicans have earmarked about $45,000 of their $50,000 operating budget to marketing for primary candidates, a move that has caused some to question the leadership’s decision-making, transparency and commitment to party unity.
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Everything we saw at Rock the Block home in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood
Residents of Covington’s Eastside neighborhood headed out on April 20 for Rock the Block, where hundreds of volunteers performed home repairs throughout the neighborhood. Rock the Block is an event held every two years by the Greater Cincinnati branch of Habitat for Humanity, whose service area encompasses Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties as well as […]
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Kenton County mayors talk medical marijuana: ‘I got called the weed guy already’
Kenton County Mayors Group continued their discussion about the upcoming legalization of medical cannabis at their meeting, with Dr. Michael Reeser presenting information about the medical uses of cannabis. Sharmili Reddy continued discussions of zoning laws and the state’s regulations for medical cannabis businesses.
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BE NKY’s quarterly briefing examines economic trends, urges community growth strategy
BE NKY, an economic development company focused on Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties, held a meeting for its investors to present data analysis of trends in the region and discuss what the region needed to do to stay economically competitive.
