Over the past 20 plus years, Jameka and Patrick Evans have shown leadership and entrepreneurial skills in the Covington small business and Black-owned business communities. Jameka Evans holds degrees in social work and early childhood education. She started her first childcare center from her home in 1999, and by 2007 she turned the business into […]
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Dusing: Disqualify opposing attorney in custody case as appeal for reinstatement of law license; Deitz: Allegations shouldn’t be handled through social media
It’s been a busy week for embattled Northern Kentucky Defense Attorney Ben Dusing. Before he left for a trip to the Poland/Ukraine border, which he posted about with increasing frequency on both Facebook and Twitter, Brian Halloran filed a petition Tuesday, March 15 to get Dusing removed from the ballot for Kenton County Family Court […]
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CovCath falls short as Sweet 16 plan goes awry
LEXINGTON – The ice tubs were full. The between-games showering and changing spot at Lexington Sayre High School reserved. The pre/post-game sandwiches (not enough time for a full meal in the 3 1/2 hours between games) were ordered. Evan Ipsaro’s ankle rehab starting late Friday could not have gone better: ice, elevation, treatment, ice elevation, […]
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Act of kindness inspires Newport business owner
Kim Newberry said she wants to encourage people to #BeASheryl. The hashtag is part of a personal campaign to share and encourage acts of kindness like the one she experienced as a customer at Walmart. She and her husband own Newberry Bros. Coffee in Newport and have shared the story on both their personal and […]
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Purrfect Day Cat Café in Covington hits 1,000th adoption
Purrfect Day Cat Café is a unique space that allows guests to grab a Pawfee, Meowcohol, or Pawstrie and then enter the kitty lounge to play and socialize with the feline friends. All the cats and kittens in the kitty lounge are available for adoption. The cats are sourced from Kenton County Animal Services, Cincinnati […]
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Bill to ensure schools have resource officers in place advances
Three years ago, the School Safety and Resiliency Act passed, and part of that bill put in place a measure that would ensure all Kentucky schools have a school resource officer. But, not all schools do, and a bill that’s moving through the General Assembly this session will require them to report to the state […]
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Public meeting scheduled on KY 8 Licking River Bridge progress
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will be holding a public meeting on March 30 to discuss potential improvements to the KY 8 Licking River Bridge project. The meeting will provide a project update, as well as proposed alternatives for public review and input. The public will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments with […]
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Covington stands in solidarity with Ukraine
The City of Covington demonstrated its solidarity with Ukraine by installing 12 Ukrainian flags along Main St. in MainStasse Village. Key speakers at the event were Covington Mayor Joe Meyer, Democratic Thomas Massie challenger Matt Lehman, and City Commissioner Shannon Smith, who has familial ties to Ukraine. Smith installed the first flag while the city’s […]
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Sen. Chris McDaniel introduces bill to help resettle Ukrainian refugees in Kentucky
Northern Kentucky Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) introduced a bill Wednesday morning that will set up a fund to help Ukrainian refugees resettle in Kentucky. Initially introduced as a “shell” bill with no information on the agenda, Senate Bill 195 will seek to help solve the problem of resettling refugees in Kentucky. While the bill […]
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Senate explores the idea of a nuclear power plant in Kentucky
As the coal industry continues to shrink, Senators in Kentucky are exploring the option of nuclear energy. Sen. Danny Carroll (R-Benton) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 171 in the Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee, which, if passed, would request that the Legislative Research Commission explore the option of funding sources and research institutions that […]
