The City of Union has finalized zoning for medical cannabis businesses.
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No NKY licenses awarded in final round of medical cannabis lottery
Kentucky awarded 12 additional medical cannabis dispensary licenses through a final drawing held Monday at the Kentucky Lottery Corporation in Louisville. No licenses were awarded in Northern Kentucky. Sam Flynn, executive director of the Kentucky Office of Medical Cannabis, said there were 4,075 applications for dispensary licenses. In late November, the state awarded its first 36 medical cannabis dispensary licenses. Previous lottery […]
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NKY shows up for mom after double lung transplant: ‘We all look out for each other’
Andrea Hall, a 39-year-old single mother with pulmonary fibrosis, recently underwent a double lung transplant after 22 years of living with the disease, and a fundraiser is being held to help cover her expenses.
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St. Elizabeth Physicians to launch at-home care pilot next year
St. Elizabeth Physicians, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the cities of Covington and Florence are launching a para-medicine pilot program in 2025 to provide at-home visits to patients with chronic diseases, with the goal of reducing emergency room visits and improving patient outcomes.
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Bellevue discusses zoning for medical cannabis
Bellevue City Council heard a first reading of a zoning text amendment to allow medical cannabis facilities in the city’s industrial and shopping center zones on Wednesday. These include Bellevue’s industrial park and along Donnermeyer Drive. Members acknowledged Bellevue has not been selected in the first round of licenses for dispensaries in Northern Kentucky. Member […]
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Statewide organization backs petition for virtual council meetings in Elsmere
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has endorsed Elsmere Councilmember Serena Owen’s petition to establish dedicated technology for virtual council meetings, citing the need for more inclusive workplaces and safety.
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Price of being homeless and mentally ill: Isolation in a Kentucky prison
At age 35, she still sucks her thumb. During a psychologist’s interview, Rachel Hurt — who has an IQ of 67 — asked for her “doll babies” and “Minnie Mouse” and began banging crayons on the table in response to questions about her mental capacity. She also suffers from serious mental illness, including bipolar disorder […]
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Crestview Hills medical cannabis zoning approved
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses in Crestview Hills, which will now return to the city council for final approval.
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Ludlow medical cannabis zoning approved
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses in Ludlow, which will now be voted on by the city council.
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Planning commission OKs Elsmere medical cannabis zoning
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved zoning regulations for medical cannabis businesses in Elsmere, which will now be voted on by the city council.
