Written by Amanda Smart, Executive Director of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project Kentucky has long carried one of the highest burdens of colorectal cancer in the nation. For too many families, it is a diagnosis that comes too late and with too few effective treatment options. But at the Colon Cancer Prevention Project, we know […]
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Cam Cares drive returns to support Campbell County students in need
Campbell County residents are being asked to lend a hand, and a few pairs of socks, as the public library launches its annual Cam Cares drive to provide undergarments for students in local schools. Since 2015, the Campbell County Public Library has hosted an annual donation drive to support K-12 students at local public schools […]
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Barr leads Cameron, Morris in money race for Senate. But real prize would be Trump’s nod.
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr continues to hold a big fundraising lead in the hotly-contested primary battle among three top Republicans hoping to succeed longtime U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell. Andy Barr for Senate reports having nearly $6.7 million on hand at the beginning of the month, compared to $630,000 on hand for former Kentucky Attorney General […]
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Boone County Public Works honored as ‘Organization of the Year’ by state association
The Boone County Public Works Department received multiple statewide awards from the Kentucky Chapter of the American Public Works Association, including being named Organization of the Year. The department was recognized for its “performance, innovation and service to residents.” Its work addressing stormwater drainage and runoff issues along Ryle Road also received special recognition. Several […]
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Photos: No Kings protest in Florence
Mall Road in Florence served as a site for a No Kings protest on Saturday. The demonstration was one of numerous No Kings protests against the Trump administration occurring around the country, including one at the Banks in Cincinnati. Event organizers who spoke with LINK nky put the number of attendees at just over 1,250, […]
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Gov. Beshear issues warning ahead of severe weather
Governor Andy Beshear issued a warning on social media about the potential severe weather expected to impact the state starting Saturday and continuing into Sunday. Beshear says that the weather is expected to bring heavy rains and strong winds reaching up to 40 miles per hour. He says that if you have unsecured outdoor items, […]
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Can states, and a little bit of faith, convert church land into affordable housing?
Growing up in a religious family, Florida Republican state Sen. Alexis Calatayud has seen how many church communities are no longer anchored to a single building in the way they used to be. Her small prayer groups take place over chats these days, not necessarily in person or sitting shoulder-to-shoulder in pews. With churches in […]
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Beshear joins lawsuit opposing ‘unlawful termination’ of ‘Solar for All’ funds
Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has joined elected Democrats from other states in suing the Trump administration to stop what they call the “unlawful termination” of billions of dollars for residential solar projects. A press release Wednesday from California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated the cancellation of the $7 billion “Solar for All” program denied states “critical […]
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Residents raise traffic concerns over Arlinghaus development proposed in Union
Boone County residents showed up in droves to question a prospective suburban development near the Westbrook Estates subdivision in Union. Edgewood-based homebuilder, Arlinghaus Builders, has requested a complex zoning map amendment and concept development plan change for five adjoining zoning tracts within the City of Union and Boone County. If the commission ultimately approves the […]
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Wayfair to close Erlanger warehouse, laying off more than 200 workers
Wayfair has announced over 200 layoffs at its Erlanger warehouse in preparation for the facility’s closing. Wayfair, an e-commerce company that sells home goods and furniture, has a warehouse located at 1600 Donaldson Hwy in Erlanger. According to a recent notice published through the Kentucky WARN Notice System, Wayfair will permanently lay off 215 workers. […]