Watching your political dreams hang in the balance as a coin gyrates through the air is a nerve-racking experience, one that a finite amount of individuals ever get to experience. Mason Taylor, the 25-year-old mayor-elect of Butler, found himself witness to a ritual for the fate of his own ambition on Tuesday night. “He flips […]
Tag: Kentucky
Posted inNews
1.2M square-foot building proposed near Hebron subdivision
Developers are proposing to build a 1.26 million-square-foot industrial building that borders a Hebron neighborhood with over 250 homes. The proposal was discussed at the Boone County Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday and members of the Little Hill Crossing neighborhood were present to express their concerns to the board and developers. The development is proposed […]
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Learn about voting rights, law changes, registration at League of Women Voters webinars
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 […]
Posted inLifestyle
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 […]
Posted inPolitics
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 […]
Posted inElections
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 […]
Posted inFrankfort
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 […]
Posted inCulture
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 […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inSponsored
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 […]
