Kenton County residents can recycle their old Christmas and holiday lights at select locations throughout the county until January 31, 2025, in partnership with Kenton County Solid Waste Management, Cohen Recycling, Keep Covington Beautiful, and local city buildings.
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NKY by the numbers: People experiencing homelessness
The National Alliance to End Homelessness 2024 State of Homelessness Report reveals that homelessness rates increased from 2022 to 2023, but more people were served in shelters, and the supply of permanent housing options grew by 36,737.
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More beans and less red meat: Nutrition experts weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat. That’s the advice released in December by a panel of nutrition experts charged with counseling the U.S. government about the 2025 edition of the dietary guidelines […]
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Health officials announce human death from rabies in NKY
Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter Kentucky health officials announced Friday a human death from rabies in Northern Kentucky. Officials said a person who has not been identified was exposed to rabies and received medical treatment in Kentucky and Ohio before dying. The source of their rabies exposure is not known at this time, and officials […]
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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky. Here are some holiday safety tips.
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. The holiday season can jeopardize safety plans among people living with intimate partner violence or the threat of […]
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What we know about Alexandria’s approved medical marijuana dispensary
Alexandria is working on its medical cannabis regulations in preparation for its approved dispensary, which will be located in the old Truist Bank building and is expected to open in late 2025.
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Stay sober and have a jolly holiday season with these expert tips
Last year, when Lauren Haydel began her first sober holiday season, she wondered how difficult it would be to avoid alcohol at family parties and celebrations with friends. She owns a boutique, Fleurty Girl, in New Orleans’ French Quarter, a neighborhood synonymous with drinking. But few people questioned her choice. “Instead of them asking me […]
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Boone County receives nearly $100k in tobacco settlement funds
Boone County is set to receive $99,164 in tobacco settlement funds from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, which will be used to provide cost-share assistance to Kentucky agricultural producers.
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Covington adopts new regulations, fees for medical cannabis businesses
Covington has enacted additional regulations and fees structures on medical cannabis businesses, requiring them to apply for a city license, pay a $500 annual fee and comply with security protocols.
