Gov. Andy Beshear appointed four Northern Kentuckians to boards and commissions this past week. Beshear reappointed Rick Wurth as a member of the Commission on Human Rights. Wurth, of Union, is CEO of CHNK Behavioral Health and will serve a term expiring Sept. 12, 2025. Beshear has appointed Madeleine Plummer and Emily Dudley as members […]
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Local leaders weigh in on rising inflation, Kentucky’s economy
The Consumer Price Index rose 8.2 percent in September, leading to continued rising prices for American consumers and signs that inflation continues to impact the U.S. economy. The report showed a mixed bag of increases, with the cost of rent continuing to rise along with food prices. One positive for our wallets? Gas prices slightly […]
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Western Kentucky SAFE fund gets additional money for tornado damage
The West Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies, or SAFE, fund is getting an additional $3.3 million. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the funding Wednesday during his weekly press conference. It will go to the City of Mayfield and Fulton County, as well as several eligible utilities, to help with strained fiscal liquidity and costs associated […]
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Beshear, legislature allot $212M in relief to Eastern Kentucky flood victims
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda last week to sign a nearly $212.7 million relief package that will provide critical help over the next six months to Eastern Kentucky communities devastated by the deadly flooding that began July 26. The Governor called a special session last week after working with legislative […]
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Summit Packaging opens new facility in Hebron
HEBRON – Gov. Andy Beshear visited Hebron to help Summit Packaging Solutions cut the ribbon on its new 276,000-square-foot facility on Tuesday. Summit Packaging celebrated the opening of its new distribution center, which will serve clients like Proctor & Gamble, L’Oreal, Marc Jacobs, and others. Summit has assembly operations in Georgia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, […]
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Beshear says FEMA is processing claims for EKY flood victims
Gov. Andy Beshear said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is rising to the challenge for Kentuckians recovering from the floods that struck the eastern side of the state in July. In a news conference on Monday, Beshear said FEMA is working to process claims for flood victims in Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) set […]
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Boone County manufacturer expanding operations with $8.4M investment
Skilcraft LLC is continuing its expansion in Boone County with an $8.4 million investment in Hebron. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Skilcraft’s momentum Wednesday when he announced an investment that will bring 14 new jobs to Boone County. This will bring the company’s statewide employee count to 126. Skilcraft is a precision sheet metal manufacturer […]
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Parts manufacturer breaks ground on Boone County facility
Parts manufacturer Flottweg Separation Technology Inc. broke ground on a $1.75 million warehouse in Boone County Tuesday, and Gov. Andy Beshear was on hand for the celebration.
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Governor opens $1.8M in grants for sexual assault survivors
Applications for $1.8 million in grant funding to fight sexual assault and domestic violence are now open.
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What can NKY learn from Ohio charter schools?
Northern Kentucky as the likely spot for a pilot program, education leaders are no longer talking about the demand for charters but the possible pitfalls of having one and how to overcome them.
