What you need to know Three Democratic members of the United States Congress toured the Campbell County Detention Center in Newport on Monday afternoon as part of what they described as congressional oversight of the facility’s cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Wisconsin Congresswomen Gwen Moore, Illinois Congresswoman Delia Ramirez and Kentucky Congressman Morgan McGarvey […]
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Covington approves multiple additions, changes to new city hall
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved multiple changes and additions Tuesday night to the new city hall building on Scott Street. First, the board approved a $100,000 addition to the contract with architectural firm Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for additional design work. Specifically, the changes affect the old Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky building, which is […]
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Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple
A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate. Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said on Threads Tuesday: “I think the Governor of Kentucky has every right and responsibility to either see Mitch or declare the seat vacant.” Three hours […]
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Fort Thomas moves closer to prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks
What you need to know Fort Thomas is in the final stages of overhauling its electric mobility device ordinance, which would curtail the use of popular e-bikes on sidewalks. Although no action was taken at the July 20 Law, Labor, License and License Committee meeting, the body drafted an evolving framework for an ordinance expected […]
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Kentuckians with disabilities, advocates say looming 4% Medicaid cut is a ‘threat’
Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort Friday and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive through Medicaid waivers. Several spoke during a legislative subcommittee meeting, which was formed to handle issues surrounding waiver waitlists, and many more spoke at a town hall […]
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Three more Roebling Bridge protestors file lawsuits against Covington
Three more protestors who were arrested on the Roebling Bridge last year have filed lawsuits against the city of Covington and Covington police officers. Logan Imber, Suzanne Bratt and Taylor Marshall are all alleging excessive force and the violation of their constitutional rights by Covington officers. Their suits now join that of Brandon Hill, who […]
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Kentucky has a new school bus safety law. What changed?
A new Kentucky law is now in effect to help keep children safe as they get on and off school and church buses. Effective July 15, drivers coming from either direction on all roads must stop for a school or church bus with its stop arm extended and red lights flashing. There is one exception. […]
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Beshear appoints Adkins to Kentucky State Fair Board
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear appointed his former senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, to the Kentucky State Fair Board, which is embroiled in controversy after the governor gained control of the board following a recent Kentucky Supreme Court opinion. Adkins, who left Beshear’s administration earlier this month amid speculation that he will run for governor in 2027, will replace […]
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Roebling protestor sues Covington police, city for excessive force
One of the protestors who was arrested on the Roebling Bridge last summer has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court alleging the Covington Police Department used excessive force. Brandon Hill and his attorney, Marvin Knorr, filed a 23-page complaint July 15 in the Eastern District Court of Kentucky against police officer Zachary Stayton, […]
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Kentucky politicians, mostly Republicans, confirm they will speak at Fancy Farm Picnic
A few Kentucky politicians — mostly Republicans — have confirmed they will be speaking at this year’s Fancy Farm Picnic next month. The annual barbecue picnic, a fundraiser for the St. Jerome Catholic Church in Graves County held the first Saturday in August, has become a longstanding Kentucky tradition for elected officials and campaigning hopefuls. The 2026 picnic […]