Kentucky Supreme Court justices must once again balance power between the state’s executive and legislative branches. The high court heard oral arguments in two cases Wednesday involving separation of powers between Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican office holders — a recurring theme during the governor’s two terms in office. One case centered on a […]
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Covington IRS workers push back against potential layoffs
Workers at the IRS office in Covington, one of the city’s largest employers, have begun receiving Reduction in Force, or RIF, notices due to work furloughs resulting from the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1. The IRS employed about 2,600 people out of its Covington office as of June 30, 2024, the last […]
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Solve a murder mystery at Carnegie Hall this October
Northern Kentucky residents will soon have the chance to solve a murder mystery at the Carnegie Hall event venue in Newport. Dubbed the Murder Mystery “Deadly Delight,” the Oct. 23 event will offer “an evening of suspense and intrigue, creating a thrilling experience as you work to solve a deadly crime,” according to DelightMore, the […]
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Week 9 prep football: How to watch, listen or follow
Believe it or not, there’s only three weeks left in the KHSAA football regular season. The ninth week of the KHSAA football season has arrived. Throughout the year, we’ll provide streaming/audio links and where the game will be played if wanting to attend. (Note: Some of the links require a subscription to access the game) […]
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Here’s the 2025 Covington leaf pickup, street sweeping schedule
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department will start its annual Leaf Pickup and Street Sweeping Program on Oct. 20. The program will operate on a scheduled basis through Dec. 16. Leaf pickup will continue citywide through Dec. 31 before crews switch their vehicles for snow removal. City crews will rotate through neighborhoods based on […]
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Market Bar opens alongside outdoor drinking area at Ovation
Market Bar is now open at Ovation, the mixed-use waterfront development in Newport. The announcement comes alongside the launch of its Entertainment Destination Center, which they are calling the EDC, a common consumption area (known more commonly in the region as designated open refreshment areas, or DORAs) Market Bar, run by Pete Volker and Wayne […]
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‘We’re big enough to absorb the risk’ Campbell County moves to self-funded health insurance
What you need to know Campbell County is moving to self-fund its health insurance for fiscal court and detention center employees. For an entity to self-fund its benefits and health insurance means the organization takes on the responsibility and financial risk of paying for its employees’ health claims directly, rather than paying a third-party insurance […]
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Florence nonprofit opens new center for teens, young adults with developmental differences
Parent Ryan Voelker wants families to find happiness through growth. As a father of three, he believes the best way to help children grow is by providing them with a strong support system. Professionally, Voelker has committed himself to being a part of the support system for many children and young adults in Boone County […]
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Stroke saves Covington woman’s life, discovers grade 4 brain tumor
A stroke can be deadly, but for one Covington woman, it ended up saving her life. In January of 2022, Patty Young suffered a stroke at just 45 years old. “We just thought it was a stroke, so I rehabbed and you know, was pretty positive,” Young said. Young didn’t expect to have a stroke; […]
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Park Hills considers how to formalize meeting conduct
Snowballing over from another disagreement about how to represent the events in official minutes, a debate over how to formalize meeting procedures took place among Park Hills elected officials on Tuesday. “It needs to happen because everyone seems to have forgotten their behavior,” said Mayor Kathy Zembrodt. “Everyone seems to forget that Robert’s Rules is […]