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 […]
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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 […]
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Union City Administrator Named County Manager of the Year
Union Kentucky City Adminstrator David Plummer Union City Administrative Officer (CAO) David Plummer has been named the Northern Kentucky City/County Manager of the Year. Plummer, city administrative officer (CAO) of Union, Kentucky, was named City/County Manager of the Year at the Dec. 7 City/County Managers’ meeting. He has been the city administrative officer in Union […]
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NKU’s College of Health and Human Services donates to help WKU students affected by tornado outbreak
The Northern Kentucky University Dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS), Dr. Dale Stephenson, has approved a college donation to the Western Kentucky University College of Health and Human Services to help WKU students affected by the tornado outbreak in early December. Dean Stephenson and the WKU CHHS Dean are colleagues and […]
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CVG Airport Previews December Holiday Travel
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) expects December holiday travel volume to be 90 percent of 2019 levels. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) expects December holiday travel to be spread out over the next two weeks beginning Saturday, 12/18 through Sunday, 1/2. You’ll Love Living in a Clean Home! Since 1986. Call 859-781-3300. […]
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NKY Chamber January Eggs ‘N Issues to Preview the Kentucky General Assembly Session
Leigh Ann Thacker, partner at Top Shelf Lobby, will be one of the speakers at the NKY Chamber’s January Eggs ‘N Issues forum. The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its first Eggs ‘N Issues event of 2022 on Tuesday, Jan. 11, at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center–South, 1379 Donaldson Road in […]
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Gov. Beshear: “This was the worst tornado event in state history”
Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund is live at TeamWKYReliefFund.ky.gov Dawson Springs, Kentucky, Northeast of Mayfield, KY by about 70 miles or an hour away. Photo: Natasha Camenisch Little. Monday morning, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on his administration’s response to the Dec. 11 quad-state tornado outbreak. To watch the Governor’s remarks, click here. Sign up for The […]
