The FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday, just nine weeks after the Republican presidential nominee survived another attempt on his life. The former president said he was safe and well. U.S. Secret Service agents posted a few holes […]
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What happens if Beshear accepts Democratic VP nomination? LINK lays it out
Governor Andy Beshear is reportedly on a shortlist of potential picks to join the presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race Sunday. That leaves Kentucky asking – what happens if he is chosen, and then, what happens if the Democratic ticket wins? If selected as […]
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‘Not my favorite issue,’ age will be on voters’ minds as they pick a president, says McConnell
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell told a group of Louisville business leaders that no matter who wins the 2024 presidential election, the country’s allies must “know that America is strong.” McConnell, Kentucky’s senior senator, spoke about domestic and international politics, including his thoughts on the U.S. election and his continued support for Ukraine against […]
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Could a major bridge disaster like Baltimore’s happen in the Tri-State?
Six people are still missing after the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed due to a cargo ship crash, and the U.S. Coast Guard is doing everything they can to prevent such a disaster in the Tri-State area.
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Covington Mayor Joe Meyer to visit White House
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer is headed to the White House. On Thursday, Meyer will update Biden Administration officials on how Covington is utilizing federal investments to improve city infrastructure. Meyer is one of several dozen leaders from Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee invited to speak at the White House. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Deputy […]
Posted inYear in Review
Year in Review: Kenton Hornbeck’s top 5 stories of the year
What a year it’s been at LINK nky! As an organization, we’ve grown tremendously in both the print and digital realms. Personally, I feel like I’ve become a better reporter and writer. In October of last year, I was asked to pick up the newly created business beat — a tall task for sure. Luckily, […]
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During visit to Covington, Biden touts $1.6 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge project
Standing on a platform nestled underneath the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge on the banks of the Ohio River, a riverboat floating off to his side, President Joe Biden touted the $1.6 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, and the elbow grease it took to make it happen. The return of […]
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Photos: President Biden visits Covington to talk infrastructure, jobs
President Joe Biden made a stop in Covington Wednesday to speak about the infrastructure bill that is helping to fund the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. He also spoke about jobs and bipartisanship. Click through to see photos from the visit:
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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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Biden calls out Rand Paul for calling infrastructure bill ‘socialism’ then asking for funds
Last week, President Joe Biden called out several Kentucky legislators in a speech at the Volvo Group Powertrain Operations Facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, over their vote and comments against the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021. Biden was in Maryland to comment on the economy and the September jobs report. As […]