If Roe v. Wade is overturned following the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion this week, Kentucky’s fetal heartbeat bill that passed in 2019 would be automatically triggered, meaning all abortions would essentially be banned in the state. In the Supreme Court draft, it would be left up to states as to how they […]
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Battle for the 69th District heats up: Candidate Preview
The battle for the 69th House District Republican primary is proving to be one of the most contentious, as incumbent Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) is facing Steven Doan (R-Erlanger). Koening is in his 16th year in the seat and recently passed major legislation on pari-mutuel wagering, but his bill on sports betting in Kentucky died in […]
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Meet the candidates running for Newport City Commission
The Newport City Commission is one of the most important institutions in the city. With the primary election approaching on May 17, Newport residents are eager to learn more about the candidates vying to become city officials. 2022 will prove to be a crucial year for Newport City Commission elections as two longtime commissioners, Jerry […]
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Early voting starts this week. Here’s when and where you can vote
Here is when and where Northern Kentucky residents can cast their ballots before the Tuesday, May 17 Primary Election Day.
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Wil Schroder’s retirement ushers in new 24th Senate District: Candidate Preview
In May of 2021, Sen. Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) announced he would not seek a third term to represent the 24th District, which comprises Campbell, Pendleton, Bracken, and part of Kenton Counties, after the latest round of redistricting. In his statement, he said that serving the 24th district was the opportunity of a lifetime. “As we […]
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Butler native Nate Jones earns World Series ring from 2021 Atlanta Braves
The highest team honor a professional athlete can achieve in their career is contributing to a championship team. In 2021, a Northern Kentuckian added that championship hardware to his trophy case. Former Major League baseball player and current Northern Kentucky University baseball Director of Player Development Nate Jones received a World Series ring from the […]
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Massie joins AOC and ‘Squad’ in vote against Russian Asset Seizure Bill
Earlier this week, Rep. Thomas Massie voted against the Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act, which is a symbolic bill that called on President Joe Biden to seize already frozen assets of oligarchs connected to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Massie joined Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.), and Chip Roy (R-Md.). In unusual […]
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Former Kenton judge suspended from law practice for four years
The Kentucky Supreme Court, by a vote of 4-3, on Thursday opined that former Kenton County Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry is suspended from the practice of law for four years. Gentry was removed from the bench in Kenton County’s Circuit Court Fifth Division following a review in 2020 by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission. […]
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Ameristop in Bellevue ready for summer on tap
Last year Meghal Patel and his Ameristop store in Bellevue became an Internet sensation. When word got out on the foodie Facebook group Chowdown Cincinnati about his soft serve ice cream offerings, people came in droves. Patel’s soft serve business has been booming ever since. “It’s pretty common for me to go through 20 gallons […]
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So, what exactly does a constable do?
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 […]
