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Profile: Sen. Gex Williams

Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level.  Sen. Gex Williams’ professional background is in computer science and information technology. So it was no surprise when Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers appointed the […]

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Walton-Verona Schools outlines mental health support initiative

The effort to connect its students, staff and families to mental health services has been strengthened, Walton-Verona Independent Schools officials said.  The school district has partnered with mental health care coordination service firm Care Solace for ongoing therapy, family counseling and substance abuse services.  “No matter what you’re experiencing, there is hope and help,” Walton-Verona […]

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Sheriff’s office: Two Boone County deputies injured in crash involving intoxicated driver

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Sunday morning traffic crash that resulted in two sheriff’s deputies and a Verona man being hospitalized.  At approximately 12:38 a.m., Deputies Jerald Wilmes and Clayton Dennison were responding to a service call in Wilmes’ sheriff’s office vehicle traveling northbound on Dixie Highway with emergency equipment activated, according […]

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Construction of Walton-Verona Intermediate School progressing

Construction of the new Walton-Verona Schools Intermediate School is progressing in a timely manner, school officials said.  “It’s moving right along,” Walton-Verona Independent Schools Facilities Manager Jeremy Key said during the district’s school board meeting. “They’re currently ahead of schedule.” The gym front wall is up, the side walls are up and work on the […]

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Walton-Verona Schools mulling school bus purchase 

A new school bus purchase may be in the Walton-Verona Independent Schools future.  The potential addition to the bus fleet was discussed during Thursday’s regular school board session.  “What I’m requesting is an additional bus purchase,” Walton-Verona Independent Schools Transportation Manager Chris Schadler said. “When the bus that we ordered last year arrives, this year […]

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Officials: No threat at Boone County Dollar General after report of suspicious packages

Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter Boone County officials said there is no threat after an investigation of suspicious packages left at a Dollar General in Verona. Dispatchers first reported that a bomb squad responded to the Dollar General on Verona-Mudlick Road to investigate “suspicious packages.” A WCPO crew at the scene said investigators blocked off […]

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