The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing Marine Corps veteran who may be in danger, according to a press release sent out Friday morning. The sheriff’s office said they are looking for 57-year-old Daniel Brock, who lives in Union. The sheriff’s office said they believe Brock has turned his phone off, but […]
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How Kenton County residents can learn about unclaimed property
State Treasurer Mark Metcalf’s office will host an outreach event in Independence on Friday, June 12 related to unclaimed property. The event is free and open to all Kenton County residents and will inform attendees on the process of claiming unclaimed property from the state. Treasurer staff members will be on-site to guide attendees through […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
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OneNKY Alliance welcomes new project director
The OneNKY Alliance, a nonprofit that focuses on health and education, is welcoming a new project director into its ranks, Annalese Cahill. Cahill formerly served as the government relations manager for DSD Advisors, a Cincinnati-based lobbying firm that’s been involved with several projects and organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area, including the development of Factory […]
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Active tuberculosis case traced to Lloyd Memorial High School
What you need to know The Northern Kentucky Health Department has traced an active case of tuberculosis, often shortened to TB, to Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger. The department is taking measures to contact trace people who have come into contact with the patient and has emphasized that there doesn’t seem to be any […]
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Fort Wright leaders say budget reflects ongoing infrastructure, safety needs
Fort Wright City Council members outlined a spending plan for the next fiscal year, which they described at Wednesday’s regular meeting as steady, conservative, and reflective of ongoing infrastructure and safety needs. Council held the first reading of its budget ordinance for fiscal year 2026-2027 at the meeting. The current fiscal year ends June 30, with the […]
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KY governor moves to add qualifying conditions to medical cannabis
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday directing the Office of Medical Cannabis to issue an emergency regulation clarifying qualifying conditions for medical cannabis. In 2023, the legislature legalized medical marijuana for Kentuckians suffering from chronic illnesses including any type or form of cancer, chronic or severe pain, epilepsy or other intractable seizure disorder; multiple sclerosis, muscle […]
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NKY-born Airheads celebrates 40th anniversary
Iconic candy brand Airheads is celebrating its 40th anniversary, kicking off National Candy Month. Airheads was invented in Erlanger back in 1986. On Wednesday, June 3, parent company Perfetti Van Melle acknowledged its connection to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community, where the brand was founded and continues to be produced today. “National Candy […]
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Boone County school resource officer’s impact on students earns regional honor
When students walk the halls of Rector A. Jones Middle School, it’s not unusual to see Deputy Scott Menefee exchanging fist bumps, high-fives and jokes with children between classes. One student recently greeted him with a simple, familiar phrase: “Hey, bestie.” For Principal Stacy Park, moments like that explain why her nomination secured Menefee as […]
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New independent challenger emerges in Boone County judge/executive race
An independent candidate has filed to run for judge/executive in Boone County. Timothy Dean Johnson, a libertarian-leaning independent, filed to run for judge/executive on May 29, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. Kentucky state law requires that a candidate seeking general election ballot access for county-level positions, such as judge/executive, submit a nomination […]
