What you need to know The U.S. Congress passed a raft of tax and federal spending changes on July 4 that will have effects on our region. Referred to as the Big Beautiful Bill by its supporters (even though that’s not its official name), the legislation enacts a variety of changes, notably reforms to Medicaid, […]
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Lakeside Park family alleges chicken ban violates Fair Housing Act
A family in Lakeside Park is suing the city over its law against keeping chickens, alleging it violates the Fair Housing Act, a federal law that prohibits discrimination in providing housing. More specifically, the family’s complaint alleges the city ordinance’s “blanket prohibition on chickens, without any exception for assistance animals under state or federal law, […]
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Queer Kentucky launches statewide harm-reduction initiative
Queer Kentucky, a journalistic nonprofit based in Northern Kentucky, announced this week a new harm reduction initiative throughout the commonwealth. The initiative sees the distribution of 12 harm-reduction lockers stocked with various healthcare and emergency supplies throughout the state. “As a journalism organization, we’ve really expanded our content around substance use in the Queer community, […]
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Local voices shape climate action in Northern Kentucky
In Northern Kentucky, neighbors are gathering around maps, markers in hand, to identify heat, flooding and pollution—then build solutions together. The Climate Safe Neighborhoods program integrates various data layers, including environmental data on air quality, temperature, flood-prone areas and tree canopy cover, into geographic information systems. The project combines social, economic and demographic data in […]
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St. Elizabeth Edgewood ranked #1 hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News and World Report
The St. Elizabeth Edgewood-Covington Hospital in Edgewood has been ranked as the number one hospital in Kentucky by U.S. News and World Report, a publication known for its ranking lists of various institutions, such as higher education and healthcare. St. Elizabeth also ranked as “high performing” in 20 procedures and conditions. “We have always placed […]
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Mobile mammography van to offer screenings in Alexandria
The St. Elizabeth Mammogram Van will be in Alexandria on Aug. 6, offering 3-D mammography screenings. The process, according to a press release from St. Elizabeth, is quick and covered by most insurance (including Medicare and Medicaid), if you are: Please call 850-655-7400 to register. The vehicle is not equipped for patients with disabilities. Financial […]
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Fort Wright may be getting a new park with creek access
Council member Margie Witt has an idea for establishing a park on Fort Wright public land surrounding a stretch of Banklick Creek, and at the July 16 council meeting, Witt was able to explain her vision. The land Witt referred to is located behind the TANK parking lot in Fort Wright. It includes around .67 […]
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Medical cannabis cultivator coming to Erlanger after zoning change
The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended a zoning change for a medical cannabis cultivation facility off Dixie Highway in Erlanger this week, sending final zoning approval to the city. The vote to recommend came Tuesday night during a special meeting of the planning commission, which had been rescheduled due to the typical meeting time’s proximity […]
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Get trained to help in mental health crises this July
Catholic Charities will host a free training for Mental Health First Aid later this month. Mental Health First Aid is a national program that aims to provide non-professionals with go-to resources and strategies to employ in the event they encounter someone going through a crisis. “This vital initiative is designed to equip community members with […]
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Hebron, Point Pleasant Fire Districts officially merge
The fire protection districts of Hebron and Point Pleasant finalized a merger last week. The combined departments will now operate as a single organization under the Hebron Fire Protection District. “The merger reflects years of discussions, hard work and commitment by both firedistricts to deliver the best possible emergency services to our residents,” said Boone […]
