Seven state employees and one office employee received Governor’s Ambassador Awards at the Kentucky Capitol on Wednesday. “Today’s winners have supported tornado survivors, helped disabled Kentuckians get their independence back, shared the stories of Kentucky’s veterans who sacrificed for our freedom, served as health care heroes and so much more,” said Gov. Andy Beshear, whose […]
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New Kentucky law requires DUI offenders pay child support to victims’ families
Written by Felicia Jordan for WCPO In Kentucky, families seriously impacted by someone driving under the influence can receive child support, after Governor Andy Beshear signed Senate Bill 268 into law. The bill, sponsored by Senator David Yates, is also known as “Melanie’s Law.” It’s modeled after Bentley’s Law, passed in Texas, which requires people […]
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Outgoing Covington teacher says raises aren’t enough; district says they are on par
When Covington Independent Public Schools approved a 4% salary increase for teachers in April, district Superintendent Alvin Garrison sent an email to district staff informing them of the raise and thanking them for their hard work. “We remain committed to providing a competitive salary as we understand the inflationary pressure being exerted on staff,” Garrison […]
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Ludlow swears in new interim councilmember
Araminta Knight, former candidate for Ludlow City Council, was sworn in this month as interim councilmember in replacement of Brie Banks, who recently moved. The council appointed Knight, and she will serve the remainder of 2023. A Louisville native, Knight moved to Covington after graduating college with a degree in political science. She’s worked as […]
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Kentucky School for the Blind board to meet June 15
The Kentucky School for the Blind Advisory Board is set to meet on June 15. The advisory board will set aside up to 30 minutes dedicated to receiving public comments. Individuals wishing to address the board should sign up to speak before the meeting begins and provide their name and the issue on which they will […]
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Park Hills weighs cost-benefits of getting a traffic radar unit trailer
Police Chief Cody Stanley updated Park Hills’ City Council on costs for a potential new traffic radar unit trailer at the recent council meeting. The company that currently supplies the city offers small units, ranging between $7000-15,000, which is lower than other companies the chief says he looked into. “Consistency with equipment is important so […]
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The Frankfort LINK: Daniel Cameron’s first NKY campaign stop as GOP nominee
At his first general election campaign event in Northern Kentucky as the GOP gubernatorial nominee, Attorney General Daniel Cameron ran through a list of campaign talking points similar to what he provided on the primary campaign trail. Cameron talked about his fight against the opioid scourge in the Commonwealth, his battle against Gov. Andy Beshear […]
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4th Street Bridge project expected to cost $68 million
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet gave an update on the progress of the 4th Street Bridge replacement project at the Newport City Commission meeting Monday evening. A representative from the cabinet brought the commission up to speed on their plans for the bridge’s design, answered questions from commissioners and discussed ways the public could stay informed. […]
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Meetings in NKY this week: Here’s how to make your voice heard
Each week, the LINK nky team stretches out across Northern Kentucky to attend — and translate — government meetings for our community. Why do we do this? Because, let’s be honest, it’s a difficult process to understand. Especially in Northern Kentucky. Not only that, we know you have lives that include kids and work and […]
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In a last-ditch effort, longtime Southern Baptist churches expelled for women pastors fight to stay
Written by the Associated Press’ Peter Smith The robed choir performed a rousing missionary chorus, the worshippers sang from the Baptist Hymnal, and the pastor preached on the need to listen to God before inviting people to come forward and profess faith in Jesus. If there was ever a blueprint for a traditional Southern Baptist […]