Kentucky Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, a Republican whose district includes parts of Kenton, Campbell and Bracken counties, has filed a resolution in Frankfort to establish a task force that will incorporate aspects of President Donald Trump’s Make American Healthy Again program at the state level. “Our health is our greatest asset, and it’s time we […]
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Two NKY churches seek donations for flood victims
Two local churches, Visalia Baptist Church in Covington and First Baptist Church of Dayton, are seeking donations of various items to deliver to flood victims in Hazard, Kentucky. The collections are happening amid severe flooding in south central Kentucky Sunday that have killed at least 11 people. The local churches ask that only the following […]
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Ky. bill seeks to protect hospital funding through drug pricing program
A Northern Kentucky lawmaker has proposed a new version of a bill meant to protect a program that generates income for charity health care that some Kentucky hospitals say is essential for their survival. “This is a very critical program for our hospitals and access to care in rural communities,” Nancy Galvagni, president of the […]
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Bill barring use of public funds on transgender treatments for Kentucky inmates advances
Under a Republican bill advancing in the Kentucky legislature, a reported 67 incarcerated people would have to stop taking “cross sex hormones” if the treatments are paid for with public funds. Advocates who asked — in vain — members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to vote against Senate Bill 2 said it’s unfair to target such a […]
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Steve Doan files bill mandating pricing disclosures from hospitals
Kentucky Rep. Steve Doan, a Republican from Erlanger and former Erlanger council member, has filed a bill in the General Assembly that, if passed, would mandate disclosure of pricing and other information from hospitals in the commonwealth. “Too many Kentuckians are blindsided by exorbitant medical bills, with no way to compare prices before receiving care,” […]
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Kentucky bill seeks tougher penalties for repeat protective order violations
This story discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. In 2022, Mary Ann Pratt woke to an attack from her now-ex-husband. He […]
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Covington PD: No crimes involved in infant daycare death
The recent death of an infant at the Little Tree Learning Center daycare in Covington, does not appear to involve anything criminal, according to a statement Covington Police released on Tuesday. “At this time, we have not found cause to believe any crimes were committed,” the statement reads. “The daycare has fully cooperated with detectives. […]
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Chemical spill confirmed in Florence in January
A non-hazardous chemical spill occurred in Florence last month. Following concerns from the community expressed on social media, LINK nky contacted the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, who sent a statement confirming the spill. Boone County Emergency Management notified the state’s emergency response team on Jan. 16 that a power transformer at the now-closed Eagle […]
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Covington distributes free gun locks
Gun-owning Covington residents can now pick up a free cable gun lock thanks to a program aimed at reducing gun violence instituted by the Covington Human Rights Commission. “Too many persons have fallen victim to being shot,” said Human Rights Commission Vice Chair Mike Steinman in a press release. “Ideally, the goal is to end […]
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Newport Schools won’t have in-person classes Tuesday, Wednesday due to illness
Newport Independent Schools will have non-traditional instruction (NTI) days Tuesday, Feb. 4, and Wednesday, Feb. 5, due to a rise in flu and stomach virus cases, the district announced. The district said students at Newport Primary and Intermediate Schools will complete NTI days 6 and 7 assignments, while high school students will have instruction through […]
