Larry Shelton defeated Jude Hehman in the Republican primary for the Kenton County sheriff, and will be facing off against Democratic challenger and former Newport Chief of Police Tom Collins in November. Kenton County’s previous Sheriff Chuck Korzenborn retired at the end of 2025. Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann (who, as an aside, is running […]
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Larry Shelton officially announces run for Kenton County Sheriff
Larry Shelton, former police officer and current attorney, has officially announced his run for Kenton County Sheriff. “I believe that law enforcement experience matters,” Shelton said in his announcement. “As a retired captain from the Kenton County Police and a licensed attorney, I bring a unique set of skills that qualify me to be your […]

