Former Gov. Matt Bevin will be immediately released from a 60-day jail sentence while the Kentucky Court of Appeals decides whether his incarceration was the proper punishment for his contempt of court charges, the Appeals Court ruled late Wednesday. Bevin, 59, was arrested Sept. 3 and lodged in the Jefferson County jail to serve a 60-day sentence […]
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‘He will never be forgotten’ Friends remember Chance Martin, Holy Cross grad killed in hit-and-run
Raeshaun Cox said he could not believe it when he learned his close friend Chance Martin had died in a hit-and-run crash Sunday in Lexington. “I didn’t believe it to be honest,” Cox said. “I never expected it to be him.” The Fayette County Coroner’s Office confirmed Martin died on the scene at 4:35 a.m. […]
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Covington to approve five more affordable homes for Pleasant Street
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the relevant legislation to begin developing the parcels on Sept. 22, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, Sept. 22, 2026. Covington is set to approve the development of five more homes on Pleasant Street in the city’s Eastside neighborhood next week. This will be the second phase of the city’s attempt […]
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Nearly 300 student cyclists race at England-Idlewild Park
Student-athletes from across the Bluegrass State converged on Burlington this past weekend for a mountain bike race. Dubbed the “Showdown on the Creek,” the event, which took place on Sept. 13 at England Idlewild Park in Burlington, was the second race in the Kentucky Interscholastic Cycling League’s 2026 Pedal for the Roses series. The race […]
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Man pleads not guilty in hit-and-run that killed Holy Cross grad
A not guilty plea was entered Wednesday in a Lexington courthouse on behalf of Riley Coston, 21, who is charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 19-year-old pedestrian. Coston is charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death or serious physical injury and tampering with physical evidence. His bond was […]
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NKU adopts state-mandated policy for firing faculty, including tenured positions
Northern Kentucky University has adopted a new policy under state law allowing the university to fire faculty for financial reasons, including tenured positions. NKU’s Board of Regents passed the policy Wednesday ahead of the state’s Oct. 1 deadline for adoption, with two dissenting votes from regents who belong to the university’s faculty and staff. Passed […]
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Florence considers updates to water, sewer regulations and fees
What you need to know The City of Florence is considering substantial updates to the rules governing its water and sewer systems. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Florence City Council heard a presentation from Public Services Director Eric Hall, who outlined proposed updates to the city’s drinking water and sanitary sewer regulations, along with a revised […]
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Bellevue Fall Fest brings an evening of fun to Bellevue Beach Park
Bellevue will welcome the community to Bellevue Beach Park for its annual Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. The free community event will feature local vendors, food, activities and plenty of fall fun along the Ohio River. Children are encouraged to come dressed in costume and trick-or-treat throughout the event. […]
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Newport votes against Southbank Partners dues, citing transparency concerns
Newport commissioners rejected the city’s roughly $58,000 Southbank Partners membership payment this week, citing concerns about transparency, oversight and unfinished projects. The Newport City Commission voted 3-2 Monday against paying its annual dues to Southbank Partners at its Sept. 14 meeting. Commissioners Ken Rechtin, Mike Radwanski and Vice Mayor Julie Smith-Morrow voted no, while Mayor […]
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Major door, front-end security firm considers moving to region
UPDATE: The city agreed to the incentive agreement on Sept. 22, 2026. The purchase of the relevant property, however, had not yet taken place as of that date, according to county property records.–LINK nky, Sept. 23, 2026. Innovative Opening Solutions, a Norwood-based security, door and window designer, is considering moving its headquarters to Northern Kentucky. […]
