Governor Andy Beshear made appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions Tuesday. This includes two locals appointed members of the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents. Beshear has appointed Nathan Smith and Brad Zapp as members of the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents. Nathan Smith of Fort Mitchell is the chief investment officer at Flagship […]
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Bellevue Police find ‘box of marijuana,’ dare owner to come get it
People are offering mixed reviews after Bellevue Police Department confiscated what appears to be enough marijuana for a Cheech and Chong movie. A post on the Bellevue Police Department Facebook page shows two medium-sized bags full of marijuana. Bellevue Police officers were so shocked by the amount collected on one call on Tuesday, they posted […]
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Kentucky adds benefit to ease veterans’ transition to law enforcement
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the state is launching a program that allows law enforcement agencies to hire military service members during their last 180 days of service, which allows them to continue receiving their military pay and benefits while they undergo law enforcement training.
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Gov. Beshear announces funding for Edgewood trail, Taylor Mill amphitheater
Edgewood’s city motto is “where everyday is a walk in the park.” After Thursday, Freedom Park in Edgewood will receive key funding to improve a popular walking trail. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that two Kenton County parks would receive over $120,000 from the federal Land & Water Conservation Fund. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear […]
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Judge: School board violated Open Meetings Law over mask requirement
Campbell County Circuit Court Judge Julie R. Ward has ruled the Campbell County Board of Education violated the state’s Open Meetings Law at four of its board meetings held between August and September of 2021 because of a mask requirement. She required the board to pay damages and attorney fees to one of the plaintiffs, […]
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Gov. Andy Beshear signs vehicle valuation tax freeze bill into law: ‘It’s going to help our folks’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear officially signed a bill into law yesterday officially freezing the vehicle property tax rate. Rep. Sal Santoro of Union was one of the co-sponsors for House Bill 6. Santoro joined Beshear at the official signing of the bill. House Bill 6 requires a vehicle to be valued at its average trade […]
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Fidelity Investments Plans to Create Nearly 600 Jobs in Covington
IMG: NKY Chamber. Gov. Andy Beshear speaks as Kevin Canafax of Fidelity looks on. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click here to donate! Today, […]
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Gov. Beshear Announces Return-to-Work Incentive
Gov. Beshear at a live online announcement of a new incentive plan to get Kentuckians back to work. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our content for free. Any amount helps. Click […]
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Governor Addresses NKY Business Leaders in Year-End Chamber Forum
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear talked about COVID, the economy, vaccines and the road ahead at a recent Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Government Forum. by Robin Gee Coming at the end of the country’s first week of vaccine distributions, COVID relief was a central topic of an online presentation by Governor Andy Beshear for […]
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Help Available for Those Struggling to Pay Utility Bills This Winter
A view of Northern Kentucky at night. How many in our community impacted by COVID-19 struggle to keep the lights on and their homes warm? (photo: Josue Goge/creative commons) by Robin Gee The winter weather is upon us. Every winter some families in our community face bills for heating and other utilities they are […]