Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has joined elected Democrats from other states in suing the Trump administration to stop what they call the “unlawful termination” of billions of dollars for residential solar projects. A press release Wednesday from California Attorney General Rob Bonta stated the cancellation of the $7 billion “Solar for All” program denied states “critical […]
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Husband asking for help to bring his wife back to Ghana after deadly Florence crash
A husband is in mourning and is asking the public for help and support for his family during this difficult time. “I’ve lost my better half,” Clement Essilfie said. Essilfie lost his wife, 53-year-old Edith Obeng, after she was hit by a driver in Florence on Friday night. LINK’s media partner, WCPO, reported on the […]
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Start date for construction on Brent Spence Companion Bridge remains unknown
The design for the Brent Spence Companion Bridge is 60% done, Ohio Department of Transportation officials said at Tuesday’s Cincinnati City Council meeting. But the exact start date for the major construction project has not yet been announced. The project includes a new companion bridge to the west of the existing Brent Spence Bridge. Crews […]
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Longtime Boone County leader Charlie Walton remembered
Charles “Charlie” Walton was a beloved Boone County resident who died Aug. 25 at age 78. Members of his family attended the Sept. 30 Boone County Fiscal Court meeting to receive state and county proclamations commemorating his contributions as a teacher, school administrator and elected official. “Recently, we lost a pillar of our community,” said […]
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A Bright Future: Kentucky Continues to Position Itself as a Hub for Innovation, High-Tech Job Growth
The past five years have been “one for the record books” for the state of Kentucky. Since the beginning of the current administration, the commonwealth has announced more than 1,200 private-sector new-location and expansion projects totaling about $40 billion in announced investments, roughly 63,000 jobs, and achieving the best period of economic growth in state […]
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Fireworks safety: Protect yourself and your neighbors with these handy tips
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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Health advocates: Kentucky ‘stands to lose more than any other state’ if ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ passes
President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has made it through the U.S. Senate after a vote on Tuesday. If the bill passes the House, it will head to the Oval Office to be signed into law. As LINK nky content sharing partner WCPO 9 has previously reported, the bill includes $4.5 trillion in tax cuts, extending reductions first passed […]
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Want to help the southern Kentucky storm victims? Here’s how
The death toll is continuing to rise after storms tore through southern Kentucky Friday and Saturday. Various local institutions, organizations and churches in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati are collecting donations to help the victims. Check out the information below to learn how you can help. Visalia Baptist, First Baptist of Dayton and Cornerstone Christian […]
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‘Mass casualty event’ declared after tornado in southeastern KY
Severe storms killed at least 18 people in Kentucky on Friday as extreme weather swept through the Ohio Valley. Among the tornadoes to touchdown in Kentucky, a possible twister struck Laruel County and the city of London, killing 17. A fatality was also reported in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Friday night’s severe weather outbreak in Kentucky […]
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Kentucky auditor launches investigation into state’s medical cannabis program
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball is launching an investigation into the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis Program and its execution of the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program. Kentucky’s medical cannabis business license system uses a lottery-based approach that is supposed to ensure a fair and transparent selection process for applicants. Ball said she is launching an investigation […]