The Trump Administration reported on Monday that it would partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, after two federal judges ruled that the program must be paid for, despite the ongoing shutdown of the federal government. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees SNAP, had planned to freeze payments starting Nov. […]
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SNAP work reporting requirements are expanding: what Kentuckians should know
Even if their SNAP cards don’t work at the grocery store because of a political stalemate in Washington D.C., most Kentuckians receiving federal food benefits will have to start submitting proof of work this month, even as the federal government stays shut down. Effective Nov. 1, veterans, the homeless, recent foster care youth and adults ages […]
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Pit bull ‘starved to death’ under Animal Services’ watch – but whose fault was it?
What you need to know Update: The original version of this story discussed a canine behaviorist position, which was terminated on Oct. 28, according to the county. We have updated the story to reflect the changes.–LINK nky editorial, Nov. 3, 2025. Blake Jordan, the founder of Miami Valley Pit Crew, a private animal rescue in […]
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As winter approaches, here are some tips to prevent frozen pipes
As the winter season approaches, the Northern Kentucky Water District is reminding people to take action to prevent frozen and burst pipes. The types of pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to an announcement from […]
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Here’s what happens to your body when clocks ‘fall back’ an hour
Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time. But make sure to get outside for some morning sun, too — it’ll help your body clock reset faster. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday, which means you should set your clock back an […]
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Meals on Wheels breaks ground on new headquarters
What you need to know Meals on Wheels of Southwestern Ohio and Northern Kentucky, which serves eight counties in Kentucky and five in Ohio, broke ground on its new headquarters on Wednesday morning. The move follows a roughly $30 million capital campaign that kicked off in April and will allow the organization to expand its […]
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New police navigator program connects Kenton County residents to treatment
Kenton County and the City of Covington are joining together on a program to steer people struggling with addiction, mental health issues and other social crises away from the criminal justice system and toward treatment and recovery. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court executed an interlocal agreement with the City of Covington to establish […]
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Independence murder evokes bigger questions on partner violence
This story mentions domestic violence. If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. What you need to know October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the timing couldn’t be more unfortunate. At the end of […]
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Erlanger experiments with combined public safety departments
What you need to know The City of Erlanger is combining its police and fire departments under a single umbrella in an effort to streamline emergency operations and training. The new combined public safety department will be headed up by former Police Chief Kyle Rader, who will now oversee both departments as the new director […]
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Drop off prescription drugs Saturday for national take-back day
Kentuckians can safely dispose of prescription drugs on Saturday at around 50 locations during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The national movement is aimed at safely disposing of medicines that, in the wrong hands, could be dangerous. In April, during the last campaign, Kentucky collected 9,843 pounds of unused prescription drugs, according to Gov. Andy Beshear’s […]
