The addition of a new Campbell County Middle School would alleviate issues of crowding and provide a location closer to the northern tier of the county. by Robin Gee Campbell County School Board Superintendent Dr. David Rust has issued a brief statement in light of a recent court decision to grant the schools the right […]
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BREAKING: Judge Grants Campbell County Schools’ Case to Take DAV Property
A judge has ruled the Campbell County School Board can proceed with its eminent domain action on the former Disabled American Veterans Property. by Robin Gee A judge’s ruling has cleared the way for the Campbell County School Board to proceed in its efforts to secure the former Disabled American Veterans site for a new […]
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Testimony highlights desire for an electric vehicle tax in Kentucky
Photo by Bram Van Oost on Unsplash Counties across the Commonwealth would like to see lawmakers make a few changes during the upcoming 2022 legislative session. One of those changes includes establishing an electric vehicle tax or fee. Sign up for The Daily Link and get news just like this delivered to your inbox each weekday. […]
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State Rep. Rachel Roberts elected to national women’s legislative board
State Representative Rachel Roberts (D-67th) has been elected to the Executive Board of the Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Sign up for The Daily Link and get news just like this delivered to your inbox each weekday. 👇 https://linknky.com/newsletter-signup/ The Women’s Legislative Network is the active, vibrant and respected […]
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Tech School Zone Change Request for Carthage Road, near AA Highway Withdrawn
Aerial view of the proposed technical training center near AA and Carthage Road. The orange box is where the school would have been located. The request for a zone change there has been withdrawn. by Robin Gee A zone change request that would clear the way for a proposed technical training school on unincorporated land […]
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Gov. Andy Beshear announces construction of permanent COVID-19 Memorial
IMG provided. Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear held a memorial ceremony for the 10,214 Kentuckians lost to COVID-19. First Lady Britainy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, religious leaders, health care heroes, the Lindsey Wilson College Singers and the Kentucky State Police Honor Guard also took part in the service. “The number of Kentuckians lost to COVID […]
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Campbell County Planning Approves Plan for “Industrial Condominiums” Near Tyson Claryville
A view of the undeveloped property at 11353 Alexandria Pike. View is from Bob Huber Drive, across US 27 near where Tyson Foods Claryville and Hillshire Brands facilities are located. by Robin Gee A stage one development plan for an industrial/warehouse facility at 11353 Alexandria Pike has been approved by the Campbell County Planning and […]
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Attorney General Cameron, Local Officials Celebrate Grand Opening of Northern Kentucky Field Office
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron will open a Northern Kentucky Field Office in Covington. Attorney General Daniel Cameron today joined local officials in Covington for the grand opening of the attorney general’s Northern Kentucky Field Office. The opening of the field office is a step toward expanding the footprint of the Attorney General’s Office throughout […]
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DAV Property Ruling Still to Come; KDE Letter Approves Schools to Move Forward
While proposed findings are due to the judge today, all interested parties still await a decision on the former Disabled American Veterans property at 3725 Alexandria Pike. by Robin Gee, city council beat editor Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Julie Ward is continuing deliberations on the fate of the former Disabled American Veterans (DAV) property […]
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NKU Receives Grant to Help Expand Telehealth Medicine in Rural Communities
The Health Innovation Center at Northern Kentucky University. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is awarding a grant to Northern Kentucky University (NKU) aimed at expanding telehealth and telemedicine resources in rural communities in the Northern Kentucky region. The grant, worth $182,792, will allow NKU to help St. Elizabeth Healthcare to expand […]
