Representative Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) filed comprehensive marijuana legislation on Thursday. Flanked by Democratic Louisville Senators Morgan McGarvey and David Yates, Roberts announced the bill ahead of the House session. “Today, we are here to announce our L.E.T.T.’s Grow Cannabis Legislation,” Roberts said. The acronym stands for legalize sales, expunge low-level possession crimes, treat those who […]
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Under potential new bill, distilleries could sell private barrel selections directly to customers
A bill filed Monday would legalize private barrel selections at distilleries. The bill aims to boost bourbon tourism and bring in repeat visitors. “Bourbon is more than a cultural icon. It is a proven economic powerhouse for our Commonwealth,” said House Majority Whip Chad McCoy, who filed the bill. “Even in the midst of a […]
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How ‘Start the Conversation’ hopes to get people talking about mental health
Leia McKinnon dialed into a meeting with a colleague shortly after her company, TiER1 Performance, went through a program called Start the Conversation. The program aims to normalize conversations about mental health and how it affects everyone. McKinnon started the conversation like she normally does. She asked him how he was doing. He paused. […]
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Erlanger gets strange shout-out from Al Michaels during Super Bowl
Around 112 million people watched the Super Bowl on Sunday as the Los Angeles Rams downed the Cincinnati Bengals, 23-20. That is a lot of people to hear a random reference to Erlanger. The Kenton County city of roughly 19,000 people was mentioned by legendary sports broadcaster Al Michaels as he watched video of Bengals […]
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The Kentucky Side with Michael Monks: Episode 1
In the debut edition of The Kentucky Side with Michael Monks, the new podcast from LINK nky: *We talk with Democratic 4th District congressional candidate Matt Lehman, a Newport businessman who hopes to unseat Republican incumbent Thomas Massie. Lehman recognizes the challenge of running as a Democrat in the Northern Kentucky district, but says he’s […]
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Community honors legendary Fort Thomas crossing guard
Beloved Fort Thomas crossing guard Judy Kiskaden is being honored by the city for her 40 years of outstanding public service. Kiskaden famously directs traffic at the intersection of Fort Thomas Avenue and Highland Avenue. On Tuesday, City Administrative Officer Ron Dill presented Kiskaden with the keys to her new Subuaru as a gesture of […]
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Whitney Austin, shot at Fifth Third Center, working on Kentucky legislation to ‘help gun owners’
Just north across the Ohio River in Cincinnati, on the morning of Sept. 6, 2018, Whitney Austin walked into the Fifth Third Bank Building on Fountain Square. She was listening to music as she entered the building, so she didn’t hear the pleas from standers-by alerting her to an active shooter. Going through the revolving […]
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As COVID cases fall, Ky. could move out of ‘red zone’
COVID-19 cases are falling in Kentucky and Governor Andy Beshear said Monday that if that trajectory continues, the state could move out of the red zone and into the orange or yellow by mid-March. The red zone is the state’s most severe category for community spread of the virus. On the state’s current incidence rate […]
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How LaRu Bowling Center has become part of the fabric of Northern Kentucky
In October, Northern Kentucky Classic LaRu Bowling Center underwent an ownership change after Glenn Schmidt retired and sold the bowling alley after 35 years of ownership. LaRu has been a part of the Northern Kentucky community since it first opened its doors in 1958. The bowling alley was forced to close in March 2020 due […]
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Former Holy Cross standout in NFL thanks Walter Payton Man of the Year winner for positively impacting his life
Super Bowl Champion and recent Walter Payton Man of the Year award winner Andrew Whitworth gave a heartfelt speech at the NFL Honors award ceremony last Thursday detailing how he was able to positively impact a young man’s life through his philanthropic service. Whitworth, a Cincinnati Bengal from 2006 to 2016, detailed how he was […]