We The People Kentucky, the group supporting “liberty candidates” in NKY, had a KREF complaint filed against them last week. LINK nky confirmed the complaint with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. “WTPKY We The People Kentucky provides a forum where citizens can share research and opportunities that promote an organized effort for direct action, […]
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Why is this educational PAC attacking NKY political candidates?
In April, an attack website titled “liberaledmassey.com” appeared that showed Rep. Ed Massey (R-Union) next to Hilary Clinton with a slogan that reads “Ed’s With Her.” The font and colors are consistent with those used by the Democratic National Committee. Scroll down, and it says that Massey obtained his seat in a “shady 11th-hour switch” […]
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Boone Co. commission candidate weighs defamation suit against opponent
Republican challenger Chet Hand is considering a defamation lawsuit against incumbent candidate Charlie Kenner for the website CheatingChet.com. The men are opponents running for the Boone County District 2 Commission seat in the Kentucky Primary Election, and during their campaigns for the seat, they have both lobbed attacks at one another about their beliefs and […]
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Enhanced SNAP benefits to change in Kentucky
Written by Madeline Ottilie, WCPO reporter You might soon notice a drop in your monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. At the start of the pandemic, the U.S. government allowed states to issue enhanced SNAP benefits. As several states now end their public health emergencies, these benefits are ending too. Starting in May, Kentuckians […]
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Kentucky’s ‘fetal heartbeat law’ will be triggered if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If Roe v. Wade is overturned following the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion this week, Kentucky’s fetal heartbeat bill that passed in 2019 would be automatically triggered, meaning all abortions would essentially be banned in the state. In the Supreme Court draft, it would be left up to states as to how they […]
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Battle for the 69th District heats up: Candidate Preview
The battle for the 69th House District Republican primary is proving to be one of the most contentious, as incumbent Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) is facing Steven Doan (R-Erlanger). Koening is in his 16th year in the seat and recently passed major legislation on pari-mutuel wagering, but his bill on sports betting in Kentucky died in […]
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More storms likely this afternoon
Written by Brandon Spinner, WCPO meteorologist Our first wave of storms has already passed bringing some very heavy rainfall to many communities. Some spots Round two’s window will open up around 2 p.m. Clouds have already given way to plenty of sunshine and that will charge up our atmosphere as we head into the afternoon. […]
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Former Kenton judge suspended from law practice for four years
The Kentucky Supreme Court, by a vote of 4-3, on Thursday opined that former Kenton County Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry is suspended from the practice of law for four years. Gentry was removed from the bench in Kenton County’s Circuit Court Fifth Division following a review in 2020 by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission. […]
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Scott and Greenup in Covington to become two-way streets
Northern Kentucky legislators announced Thursday morning that Scott and Greenup streets in Covington will switch to two-way streets in the near future. Currently, Scott Street is a one-way thoroughfare toward the South, and Greenup is a one-way thoroughfare toward the North. Rep. Sal Santoro (R-Union) made the announcement during the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s […]
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Beshear touts growth of Kentucky’s bourbon industry with distillery expansion
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further momentum in the state’s bourbon and spirits industry with the expansion of Casey Jones Distillery in Christian County, a $1.9 million investment that will create 15 full-time jobs for local residents. “Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry is currently in a period of incredible growth and expansion,” said Gov. Beshear. […]