The League of Women Voters of NKY is hosting two webinars on Thursday at 7 p.m. and next Thursday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. The Kentucky Voting Rights Basics presentations will cover voting law changes, opportunities to register, choosing the best voting process, where to vote, candidate information and the two constitutional amendments on the […]
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Here’s how to celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month in NKY
In 2007, the Senate passed a resolution declaring September as National Bourbon Heritage Month. To celebrate, meetNKY is sharing a list of festivities and specials for bourbon enthusiasts at B-Line locations throughout Northern Kentucky this month. According to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association, distilled spirits have a total estimated annual economic contribution of $8.94 billion, supporting […]
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McConnell, Paul vote against provision to cap cost of insulin
Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul voted Sunday against a provision that would cap the cost of insulin in the United States. The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included a measure to cap the cost of insulin at $35 for patients on Medicare. Democrats also wanted to cap the price for those […]
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Maddox announces run for governor
A Northern Kentucky lawmaker who has been vocal in her opposition to policies and positions set forth by Democratic Governor Andy Beshear, took a step Monday at a chance to take on the incumbent head to head in next year’s gubernatorial election. Rep. Savannah Maddox (R-Dry Ridge) announced her bid for governor Monday evening, which […]
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AG Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launches governor bid
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launched his campaign for governor Wednesday in Georgetown near his family farm after making the announcement in May. Quarles said Wednesday he would run a “people first” campaign. He also attacked Gov. Andy Beshear’s record and decision-making during the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Folks, just because we live through a once in […]
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How bourbon is helping transform NKY from a ‘misfit child’ to a ‘big business and industry area’
“We want to get them from a Miller Lite to a bourbon.” It was the quote of the morning from Richard Dickman, owner Smoke Justis. The NKY Chamber of Commerce’s March Eggs ‘N Issues focused on the growth of the bourbon industry within Northern Kentucky. Kentucky is known for horses, great music and bourbon. In […]
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Family of man shot during traffic stop files wrongful death lawsuit
The family of a man who was shot and killed during a traffic stop last February filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court. Manchester, Kentucky native Randall Lockaby, 57, was stopped along I-75 in Kenton County for speeding. Two Villa Hills police officers, Sean Dooley and Jacob Bolten, asked him to step out of […]
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Wilder company celebrates 10 years in business with giveaways (sponsored)
Performance Chiropractic celebrates 10 years in Wilder. (Left to right: Office Coordinator Kaitlyn Tackett, Dr. Steve Hannegan, Christy Hannegan) Performance Chiropractic, a chiropractic and nutrition practice on Licking Pike in Wilder, Kentucky, is proud to celebrate its 10 year anniversary this year! This Thursday, September 30, Performance Chiropractic will be giving away free hats all day at […]
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Cold Spring business celebrates new headquarters, community with Open House on July 23
A local business is celebrating its new home in Cold Spring! AnyWeather, a KY-based roofing, restoration, and heating & cooling contractor, will host an Open House this Friday, July 23, at its new headquarters located at 1010 Windsor Drive. The new facility is located right behind LaRosa’s and Dunkin’ Donuts just off of Alexandria Pike. […]
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Large Tree Crashes Damaging Three Dayton Homes After High Winds Sunday
Three homes in Dayton, Kentucky, were heavily damaged when high winds knocked a 30-foot tree onto them on Sunday. (photo: Alexandra Doyle) by Robin Gee People all over our area are cleaning up after 50-mile-an-hour winds hit on Sunday. Power was out for more than 20,000 Duke Energy customers. Among those dealing with the aftermath […]