This article has been corrected to include the presence of Christ Hospital Diabetes and Endocrine Center in Ft. Wright. The soaring price of insulin has been a constant problem for insulin-dependent diabetics. Under President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Plan, he seeks to cap monthly insulin co-pay at $35. But Kentucky lawmakers are ahead of […]
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Posted inFrankfort, Health
COVID-19: State Sees Highest Single-Day Case Count, Record Positivity Rate
Before 2021 came to a close, Kentucky recorded its highest-ever number of positive COVID-19 cases in a single day. That day was Thursday, December 30 when the state saw 6,441 new cases, topping the previous single day record of 5,742 recorded on January 6, 2021. Meanwhile, the state’s positivity rate is 20.72%, also its highest […]
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Beshear Announces $1.3 Million Fundraising Haul for Reelection Campaign
Governor Andy Beshear’s reelection campaign announced Monday that it raised $1.3 million from more than 4,400 contributors since the first-term Democrat announced his effort to win a second term three months ago. Beshear was narrowly elected in 2019, ousting incumbent Republican Governor Matt Bevin. The campaign said that the $1.3 million figure is the largest-ever […]
Posted inPolitics, Weather
Three NKY Counties Join to Organize Relief Effort for Western Ky. Tornado Victims
The governments of Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties are working together on a regional effort to support tornado victims in western Kentucky. A tornado ripped through that part of the state on December 11 killing dozens and causing significant, widespread damage. In an announcement on Monday, the offices of Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore, Campbell […]
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NKY Metro County Governments Organize Efforts for Donations to WKY Tornado Victims
Campbell County County Building on Monmouth St. in Newport. FTM file. The Fiscal Courts of Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are collaborating on a regional effort to organize, solicit and sustain the outpouring of Northern Kentucky donations for the people and communities damaged in the Dec. 11 Western Kentucky tornadoes. The three-county effort […]
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Union to Consider LGBT Fairness Ordinance, First City in Boone to Do So
Northern Kentucky could have its tenth city to enact what is commonly referred to as a fairness ordinance, extending legal protections against discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. The Union city commission takes up the issue on Monday night and would be the first Boone County community to adopt such legislation. In […]
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City of Erlanger unveils Flagship Park improvements
The City of Erlanger has unveiled new improvements at Flagship Park, which include a new playground surface. “The new playground surface at Flagship Park is absolutely gorgeous and very squishy!” said Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette. “Perfect color and design combo that will help with longevity of the surface. This is another stellar job by […]
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Governor Beshear appoints four from NKY to state boards, commissions
Nancy Grayson, President of the Horizon Funds of NKY, was appointed to the Endow Kentucky Commission. Gov. Beshear has appointed four from Northern Kentucky to positions on state boards: • Nancy Grayson of Walton is president of Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has been appointed to the Endow Kentucky Commission. She will serve for […]
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Rep. Fleming Prefiles Legislation to Create Exemption for Veterans
Kentucky State Representative Ken Fleming has filed a bill to establish a tax exemption for retired veterans. Representative Ken Fleming has prefiled legislation that would establish a tax exemption for Kentucky veterans following their retirement from the armed forces. The measure is cosponsored by Representative Walker Thomas and Representative DJ Johnson. “These men and women […]
Posted inCulture, Politics
meetNKY Joins Kentucky Tourism Industry in Supporting Western Kentucky
Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of meetNKY. As the recovery efforts continue in Western Kentucky, meetNKY, the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, has joined other tourism industry partners in donating to assist with the relief efforts. The Executive Committee of the Board of Commission for meetNKY unanimously approved a $10,000 donation to the Team […]
