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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Taylor Mill man ID’d as suspect in Richmond murder
A Taylor Mill man was identified Thursday as the suspected killer in the shooting death of a former local prosecutor in Madison County. Shannon V. Gilday, 23, now faces an arrest warrant on charges of murder, first degree burglary, first degree assault, and two counts of attempted murder. The Kentucky State Police announced Gilday’s identity […]
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TQL expansion in Boone County to add 125 jobs
TQL is expanding at three locations in Kentucky, nearly doubling its employees in the state and bringing 125 jobs to Boone County, Gov. Andy Beshear announced today. “Kentucky’s economy continues to grow, and our logistics sector is a major reason for that success,” Beshear said. “These expansions by TQL are incredible news, as the commitments […]
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Dan Weber: Big night at District 35 in Latonia
Kentucky’s commitment to a one-class basketball tournament with all schools in a single postseason playoff regardless of enrollment ending in the Sweet 16 at Rupp Arena is never more obvious than in the district games. Which is why Wednesday evening’s District 35 opening doubleheader is at Holy Cross’ cozy George Schneider Gym, capacity 900. And […]
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Man, 19, Shot in Covington
A man is recovering after being shot multiple times in Covington on Wednesday night. Covington Police were dispatched to the 2800 block of Indiana Avenue at around 10 p.m. where the 19-year old victim was found suffering from “several gunshot wounds,” police said. The man told police that he was in his car when another […]
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Boys 33rd District semifinals: Cooper, Conner build early leads, hold on to advance to title game
The teams that built leads in the first quarter ended up winning both games. But no lead in these games felt safe in the rugged 33rd District semifinals at Ryle on Wednesday. The Cooper Jaguars (22-5) took care of the host Raiders (13-20) in the first game and the Conner Cougars (19-9) bested the Boone […]
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Covington initiative helps small businesses with expansions, improvements
By Whitney Miller, WCPO 9 reporter Three companies were awarded nearly $12,000 Tuesday for building improvements and rental assistance as part of an initiative that has helped more than 100 Covington small businesses expand since 2017. Branding firm BrandFuel received $6,000 to subsidize rent on its two-year lease on W. Pike Street, while Mark Kohlhas […]
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Capacity cited as reason Holmes playing host to 10th Region boys basketball tournament
It may be unusual for a team not in a region to play host to a region basketball tournament. The directors of athletics from each of the four districts rotate every four years voting for the site to play host to the 10th Region Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments. It marked the 37th District’s turn […]
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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 […]
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Local title company purchases 780 boxes of Girl Scout cookies
For the third year in a row, Kentucky Girl Scout has partnered with American Homeland Title Agency to provide cookies at home closings — the latest purchase? 780 boxes of cookies. The funds will help send girl scouts to camp. “After contributing thousands of dollars to the Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) in […]
