In August of 1972, a woman was attacked and left on the side of the road. Her rapist was charged. But she ended up pregnant. She ended up giving birth to a baby girl and then abandoned her two days later. That girl was Monica Kelsey, who went on to serve in the military and […]
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Chasity Bothman to run for Bellevue mayor: ‘I can bring a fresh new perspective’
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves will have at least one challenger in this year’s election. Chasity Bothman filed for candidacy for Bellevue mayor on Jan. 10. Bothman works in fundraising for a national nonprofit and for Three Spirits Tavern and Cork N Crust in Bellevue. Bothman has been a […]
Posted inElections, Frankfort, Politics, Top Stories
State Dems to file lawsuit against redistricting maps after House, Senate override governor’s veto
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter The Kentucky Democratic Party is filing a lawsuit against the House and Senate Congressional redistricting maps, which went into law Thursday after the House and Senate overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes of the maps on Wednesday. Several Franklin County residents who would be affected by […]
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Beshear Vetoes House, Congressional Redistricting Bills, Cites NKY Counties
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Two bills related to redistricting in Kentucky were vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear on Wednesday evening, House Bill 2, the statehouse redistricting plan, and Senate Bill 3, the congressional redistricting plan. No action was taken yet on Senate Bill 2, the state senate redistricting plan. […]
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Roebling Bridge Reopening Delayed Again
Another delay was announced Wednesday for the reopening of the Roebling Suspension Bridge. The more than 150-year old span between Covington and Cincinnati has been closed for almost a year for an extensive maintenance project by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. It was expected originally to reopen by the end of last year, and when that […]
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NKU Programs Earn Top Ranking by Intelligent.com
Northern Kentucky University received top rankings in several degree programs from Intelligent.com (photo: samvscat @ English Wikipedia Creative Commons) Northern Kentucky University has been awarded a top-ranking status for multiple degree programs by Intelligent, a student-focused comprehensive research guide assessing more than 2,900 higher education institutions. 14 N. Grand Ave. “Northern Kentucky University continues to […]
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Campbell man pardoned by Bevin files for office
Written by Mark Payne, LINKnky Media politics and government reporter John “J.R.” Roth was once a convicted felon – until former Gov. Matt Bevin pardoned him. Now, he is so far the lone candidate running for constable in Campbell County’s District 2. The filing deadline for candidates is Jan. 25, and the primary is May […]
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Covington Board of Ed. Calls on Beshear to Veto Redistricting Bills
Written by Mark Payne, LINKnky politics and government reporter The Covington board of education adopted a resolution calling on Governor Andy Beshear to veto the new legislative boundaries swiftly passed by the Republican-dominated General Assembly. The move follows the adoption of a similar resolution at the Covington city commission. Both local governmental bodies see the […]
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Fort Thomas City Administrator Announces Retirement
Fort Thomas City Administrator Ron Dill announced he will retire from the city later this spring. (photo: FTM file) by Robin Gee Fort Thomas City Administrator Ron Dill announced his retirement at the January city council meeting. Dill, who has been with the city for 36 years, said he plans to retire this spring. Dill […]
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School board member: Maps could dilute representation for local schools
Written by Mark Payne, LINKnky politics and government reporter The Covington board of education adopted a resolution calling on Governor Andy Beshear to veto the new legislative boundaries swiftly passed by the Republican-dominated General Assembly. The move follows the adoption of a similar resolution at the Covington city commission. Both local governmental bodies see the […]