Two Kentucky-based banks are combining forces as the Stock Yards Bank & Trust officially completed their acquisition of Commonwealth Bank & Trust. Both parent companies of the banks first announced the sale in August 2021. “We both have a similar approach to dealing with clients developing relationships. We like to build our banking brand here […]
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Frankfort Week in Review: Medical cannabis unlikely to get Senate vote, says Sen. John Schickel
While there has been much hope for some type of cannabis legislation to go through the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly, it’s unlikely to happen, according to Sen. John Schickel (R-Union). Speaking on the Frankfort LINK live Thursday, Schickel said he doesn’t think there’s enough time in this session to get a Senate vote. The bill […]
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CovCath gets it turned around the 2nd half in Sweet 16, lives to play another day
LEXINGTON – If you’re going to win a state championship, this is the game you must win. A game you easily could lose. Maybe one that for a half, you should lose. Only you don’t. Now of course, you have to win every game in the Sweet 16, you gotta’ go four for four. One […]
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Boone sheriff report: Fewer wrecks, tickets in 2021
Traffic accidents were at their highest in December; an unmanned drone was used on 31 missions; more marijuana was seized than any other illegal substance; school resource officers conducted 6,741 student counselings and more than 1,000 home visits. This is some of the information gleaned from the 2021 annual report from the Boone County Sheriff’s […]
Posted inCrime
Newport Police confirm two people found dead in building near Brighton Center Wednesday
The Newport Police Department confirmed two people were found dead in a building near the Brighton Center Wednesday afternoon. Newport detectives were following up on a missing person’s report on Ann Street. Upon entrance of the residence at 737 Ann, detectives found two deceased people inside. Newport detectives and the Special Investigations Team processed the […]
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The Christ Hospital celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with ‘charming’ onesies
The warmer weather and the St. Patrick’s Day holiday has many people smiling this week across Greater Cincinnati. The Christ Hospital Health Network is celebrating with a limited-edition “Little Lucky Charm” onesie. All babies born on St. Patrick’s Day at either the Mt. Auburn or Liberty Township Birthing Centers will receive this festive onesie. May the […]
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Crescent Springs mayor to step down March 27
Crescent Springs Mayor Justin Hartfiel will step down as mayor effective March 27 in order to focus on his doctoral research, according to a letter obtained by LINK nky. The letter, dated March 15, is addressed to Crescent Springs stakeholders, saying “it is the hallmark of a strong leader to know when it is time […]
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Northern Kentucky first responders honored for aid in Western Kentucky after tornado
First responders from Bellevue, Cold Spring, Newport, Southgate and Wilder donated their time to aid those in need in Western Kentucky after the devastating tornado hit late last year. At the Campbell County Fiscal Court meeting on Wednesday, those first responders were honored with a citation of heroism. “I would like to thank the mayors […]
Posted inBusiness
NKY company up for achievement award: ‘We’re definitely the most out there’
Rem Brands Inc., located in unincorporated Boone County, manufactures patented chemistry and proprietary technology targeted toward odor elimination and stain removal. Their ODOGard technology was recently selected as a top-three candidate for the IDEA Raw Material Achievement Award for INDA, the Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry. “It’s a company that our dad [David Schneider] […]
Posted inInfrastructure
Public meeting scheduled on KY 8 Licking River Bridge progress
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be holding a public meeting on March 30 to discuss potential improvements to the KY 8 Licking River Bridge project. The meeting will provide a project update, as well as proposed alternatives for public review and input. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments with […]
