Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore introduced the new county treasurer at this week’s Fiscal court meeting. “I want to welcome a new face to the audience and to the court,” Moore said. “This is the first official meeting with our new county treasurer. Rob Notton is with us, and we are so happy that […]
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Dem calls Senate-passed education bill ‘dangerous,’ while Republican McDaniel says ‘we have a right to be involved’
In one of the most heated Senate sessions of the 2022 General Assembly, a bill that would put in “guard rails” for how teachers teach American history passed the Senate along party lines. “Considering what we have witnessed unfolding in school board meetings across our nation, I felt it crucial to address the United States […]
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NKY gas prices rise as world oil market feels effects of Russian invasion of Ukraine
At 2:43 p.m. Thursday, Ron’s Sunoco Services Center in Covington was selling gas for $3.29 per gallon. It will presumably raise higher in the coming weeks as Americans are preparing for more economic uncertainty. Across the region, Northern Kentuckians are feeling the effects of rising gas prices in their wallets as the world’s geopolitical landscape […]
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Ben Dusing: Temporary suspension won’t affect Kenton County judge race
Attorney Ben Dusing spoke to LINK nky a day after the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a temporary suspension of his ability to practice law pending a “full psychological evaluation.” The candidate for Kenton County family court judge said this will not affect his role in the race. “I intend to do the thing I’m supposed […]
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The Frankfort LINK Live: Episode 6
What impact could the Russian invasion of Ukraine have on our local economy? What is the status of legislation to address the congested Brent Spence Bridge corridor? And could more money be sent directly to Kentucky taxpayers? Those questions and more are answered and explored in our latest episode of the Frankfort LINK Live. On […]
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Local lawmaker, Teamsters call on legislature to dole out essential worker bonuses
The Kentucky Democratic Caucus, along with several Teamster groups throughout Kentucky, held a press conference Thursday to call on the General Assembly to include bonuses in the biennial budget for those professions that were put at high risk during the COVID-19 Pandemic. In his opening remarks, James DeWeese of Teamsters 89 said the essential workers […]
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Attorney Ben Dusing temporarily suspended by Kentucky Supreme Court
Written by Dan Monk, WCPO investigative reporter The Kentucky Supreme Court today suspended prominent Northern Kentucky defense attorney Ben Dusing, following a three-month review of allegations that he threatened two Northern Kentucky attorneys and used amphetamines during a federal criminal trial in New York. The indefinite suspension requires Dusing to “submit to a full psychological […]
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Kentucky taxpayers to potentially receive rebates
Northern Kentucky Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) announced a Senate taxpayer relief measure that will potentially see families across the state receive tax rebates due to the rising cost of inflation. Here are the details of the rebate: -To combat inflation, Kentucky residents will potentially receive rebates from the previous tax year. (Not the 2021 […]
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Covington officials awarded trophy for winning City Government of the Year
The City of Covington officially received its trophy after being named City Government of the Year by the Kentucky League of Cities six months ago. The trophy is an 11 ½ inch obelisk made from black marble. City officials had delayed the formal presentation from the Kentucky League of Cities so it could take place […]
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Senate committee passes resolution to end COVID-19 State of Emergency
A resolution passed the Senate Standing Committee on State and Local Government that would put an end to the COVID-19 state of emergency in Kentucky on March 7, 2022. “The original emergency was declared by our governor on March 6, 2020,” said Sen. Donald Douglas (R-Nicholasville), who introduced the resolution. “…there have been many, many […]
