A Carroll County man became the Kentucky Lottery’s latest millionaire after winning $3 million on a scratch-off ticket at GGS American Food & Deli in Ghent.
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More Boone County jobs available than housing, report finds
Boone County is creating more jobs than it has housing for those workers, according to a newly released housing study. That’s according to the recently released Northern Kentucky Housing Data Study examining regional housing concerns. A Boone County Fiscal Court special caucus meeting served as the backdrop for the breakdown of the Northern Kentucky Housing […]
Expanded program seeks to aid NKY grandparents, grandchildren
Florence resident Alisha Sanders has taken on the parenting role for two grandchildren. Now, she may be eligible for state resources to lend a hand. Established 17 years ago, the Kentucky Caregiver Program was designed to support grandparents of any age raising grandchildren who meet income and other guidelines, but prior budget cuts limited the program’s […]
North American Stainless in Carroll County announces $244M expansion
North American Stainless, a stainless steel production company, along with Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, announced a massive 4.4 million square foot expansion to their mill located in the northern Carroll County town of Ghent. The expansion costs a total of $244 million and is projected to create 70 full time jobs. The project represents the […]
Northern Kentucky and Carroll County chambers of commerce announce membership partnership
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announced a new membership partnership with the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce. Small business members of the Carroll County Chamber that are solely located in Carroll County and are not current members of the NKY Chamber can join the latter organization for $99. The offer follows a similar partnership agreement between the […]
Kentucky Police Defy Judge’s Order, Ship Mentally Ill Man to Florida
This story is written by R.G. Dunlop for the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting and is presented here with permission. CARROLLTON, Ky.—Adam Horine leaned on the courtroom podium, wept and begged. He called himself “crazy,” but insisted that he could represent himself. He said he was dying. The April 22 hearing before Carroll District Judge […]


