A new reverse transfer program between Northern Kentucky University and Gateway Community and Technical College will offer students the option of obtaining an associate’s degree even after transferring from Gateway to NKU. “A community college education is an important step toward a fulfilling life and career,” said Gateway President/CEO Ed Hughes. “Our new reverse transfer […]
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Hit & Run Victim’s Family Raises $12,000 Online in 15 Hours for Funeral
The family of a Kenton County woman struck and killed in an apparent hit-and-run has raised $12,000 through online requests for funeral expenses. Lauren Pettit, 29, of Erlanger, was found dead alongside Crescent Springs Pike on Saturday morning by a Duke Energy worker. The suspected driver, Lonnie Turner, 38, turned himself into police on Sunday. […]
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Hit & Run Victim’s Family Raises $12,000 Online in 15 Hours for Funeral
The family of a Kenton County woman struck and killed in an apparent hit-and-run has raised $12,000 through online requests for funeral expenses. Lauren Pettit, 29, of Erlanger, was found dead alongside Crescent Springs Pike on Saturday morning by a Duke Energy worker. The suspected driver, Lonnie Turner, 38, turned himself into police on Sunday. […]
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In Kenton Judge’s Race, Prosecutor Endorses Candidate to Former Grand Jury Members
This story has been updated with comments from Kenton Co. Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders: Some of the most flagrant campaign tactics are unleashed on the eve of an election. In Louisville last week, Metro Council candidate Jessica Green mailed fliers accusing rival Attica Scott of having flown to Arizona to “support illegal immigrants.” Scott replied that she […]
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In Kenton Judge’s Race, Prosecutor Endorses Candidate to Former Grand Jury Members
This story has been updated with comments from Kenton Co. Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders: Some of the most flagrant campaign tactics are unleashed on the eve of an election. In Louisville last week, Metro Council candidate Jessica Green mailed fliers accusing rival Attica Scott of having flown to Arizona to “support illegal immigrants.” Scott replied that she […]
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Comer, McDaniel to Help Northern Kentucky Young Republicans Group Launch
Only 3,473 voters between the ages of 17 and 34 voted in the May 2012 primary election in Boone, Kenton, and Campbell Counties according to statistics from the Kentucky Board of Elections. 77,266 were registered. As a percentage, that’s 4.5% turnout compated to voters over the age of 62 who voted at 27% turnout […]
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Comer, McDaniel to Help Northern Kentucky Young Republicans Group Launch
Only 3,473 voters between the ages of 17 and 34 voted in the May 2012 primary election in Boone, Kenton, and Campbell Counties according to statistics from the Kentucky Board of Elections. 77,266 were registered. As a percentage, that’s 4.5% turnout compated to voters over the age of 62 who voted at 27% turnout […]
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Candidates Make Final Push to Fellow Republicans at Covington Dinner
A political party once relegated to the sidelines in Kenton County now dominates nearly every corner of government in Kentucky’s third largest county. The Kenton County Republican Party celebrated its current status as top dog during its more than four-hour Spring Fling dinner in Covington on Thursday night. But being the only game in town, […]
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Candidates Make Final Push to Fellow Republicans at Covington Dinner
A political party once relegated to the sidelines in Kenton County now dominates nearly every corner of government in Kentucky’s third largest county. The Kenton County Republican Party celebrated its current status as top dog during its more than four-hour Spring Fling dinner in Covington on Thursday night. But being the only game in town, […]
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Election Preview: Draud vs. Heeger for Kenton Commissioner District 2
As the race for Kenton County Judge-Executive steals a great deal of attention leading up to the May 20 Republican primary, so should the campaigns to fill the three Kenton County Commission seats that also make up the Fiscal Court. With Commissioner Kris Knochelmann challenging incumbent Judge-Executive Steve Arlinghaus, at least one new member will be elected. The […]
