Election primaries are drawing closer for local elections. Northern Kentucky residents will vote for candidates running for positions like judge/executive, family court judge, and coroner. But there’s one position on the ballot that draws vague curiosity from voters: Constable. No, it’s not quite the same as the English law enforcement position. Constables are one of […]
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Newport Stadium’s stands fail inspection; teams still using field and track
The mid-March inspection of Newport Stadium came back with a result not surprising for concrete stands that are more than 80 years old. “We’ve always known that there was going to come a time where we need to replace it,” said Tony Watts, Newport Independent Schools Superintendent. “It doesn’t make sense to continue to keep […]
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Candidates for Campbell County judge/executive race face off again
As May 17 grows closer, the Republican Primaries are creeping upon us. In Campbell County, one could argue the most prominent seat up for election is judge/executive, especially with an incumbent who has held office for 24 years and two candidates that we saw run against one another in 2018. Primary election voter turnout has […]
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Fischer Homes to honor Beverly Hills Supper Club fire victims as part of new 60-home Southgate development
Northern Kentucky-based Fischer Homes is building 60 homes at the Memorial Pointe residential community being developed on a Southgate hilltop, where the Beverly Hills Supper Club once sat. The entertainment venue and restaurant caught fire in 1977, killing 165 people. As part of the new housing development, Fischer Homes is committed to supporting the public […]
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Four Campbell County cities see major spike in property valuations
Letters from the Campbell County Property Valuation Administration started rolling out earlier this week in Fort Thomas, Southgate, Wilder, and Woodlawn. And residents noticed a significant jump in their property taxes. Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Dan Braun said the cause of some 40%-50% increases is due to the booming housing market that took off […]
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Community rallies around Erlanger family in need of mobility van
Written by Jake Ryle, WCPO reporter While all couples promise to stick together in sickness and in health, one Northern Kentucky couple’s vows are certainly coming to fruition. Michael and Morgan Moss say it all started when they met in September 2019. “Although we’re a couple of old fogies, we actually met online,” Morgan said. […]
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Judge issues temporary restraining order on Kentucky’s new abortion law
Planned Parenthood was issued a temporary restraining order against House Bill 3, the omnibus aborition bill that went into law last week in Kentucky. The temporary restraining order, which was issued in the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, will allow PP to temporarily continue abortion services in Kentucky. “We’re grateful for the […]
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Inside LINK: Why not cover Cincinnati, too?
Inside LINK is a weekly column from our CEO, Lacy Starling. If you have questions you’d like Lacy to answer, email her at lacy@linknky.com. After my first column, I received a few comments from folks, asking questions and sending suggestions. (LOVE this, by the way—keep engaging!) One that I received brought up an interesting point — […]
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Thomas Massie stumps at Covington Optimist Club
Primary election season is in full swing in Northern Kentucky. The Covington Optimist Club is having weekly events for candidates running for Northern Kentucky state-level legislative offices, as well as for the candidates running for senatorial and congressional seats in the United States. They hold the events at PeeWee’s Place in Crescent Springs. Rep. Thomas […]
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Southgate family shares difficulty in finding autism testing
Written by Madeline Ottilie, WCPO reporter April is Autism Awareness Month. About one in 44 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder, according to the CDC. The diagnosis is often the first step for families to get the tools they need to help their kids, but some local families say getting it is not easy. Southgate […]