Republican challenger Chet Hand is considering a defamation lawsuit against incumbent candidate Charlie Kenner for the website CheatingChet.com. The men are opponents running for the Boone County District 2 Commission seat in the Kentucky Primary Election, and during their campaigns for the seat, they have both lobbed attacks at one another about their beliefs and […]
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Seven of the best NKY patios for a summer drink
As soon as the weather hits above 70 degrees, its NKY law that you have to celebrate outdoors with a drink. The hardest part about following this rule is finding places you haven’t been before. Luckily for all of you, I have been to just about every bar, restaurant and brewery in the Northern Kentucky […]
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Woman hopes to revive Covington home her ancestor, a former slave, once owned
Written by Monique John, WCPO reporter A vacant, deteriorating house at 209 Pleasant St. in Covington sits unassumingly with its padlocked front door and boarded-up window. The peeling paint and overgrown grass in its small front yard suggest it’s an uncared-for space that might not withstand the gradual evolution of the area. The decaying condition […]
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Get to know the candidates running for Kenton County clerk and their thoughts on voter fraud
Incumbent Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe faces one challenger, Danny Whitacre, in the Republican primary on May 17. Summe has been the Kenton County Clerk for the past 12 years. She was first elected to the office in 2010. Gabrielle Summe (R) In 2010, Summe became the first female county Clerk elected to office in […]
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Kentucky’s ‘fetal heartbeat law’ will be triggered if Roe v. Wade is overturned
If Roe v. Wade is overturned following the leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion this week, Kentucky’s fetal heartbeat bill that passed in 2019 would be automatically triggered, meaning all abortions would essentially be banned in the state. In the Supreme Court draft, it would be left up to states as to how they […]
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Battle for the 69th District heats up: Candidate Preview
The battle for the 69th House District Republican primary is proving to be one of the most contentious, as incumbent Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) is facing Steven Doan (R-Erlanger). Koening is in his 16th year in the seat and recently passed major legislation on pari-mutuel wagering, but his bill on sports betting in Kentucky died in […]
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Meet the candidates running for Newport City Commission
The Newport City Commission is one of the most important institutions in the city. With the primary election approaching on May 17, Newport residents are eager to learn more about the candidates vying to become city officials. 2022 will prove to be a crucial year for Newport City Commission elections as two longtime commissioners, Jerry […]
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Early voting starts this week. Here’s when and where you can vote
Here is when and where Northern Kentucky residents can cast their ballots before the Tuesday, May 17 Primary Election Day.
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Wil Schroder’s retirement ushers in new 24th Senate District: Candidate Preview
In May of 2021, Sen. Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) announced he would not seek a third term to represent the 24th District, which comprises Campbell, Pendleton, Bracken, and part of Kenton Counties, after the latest round of redistricting. In his statement, he said that serving the 24th district was the opportunity of a lifetime. “As we […]
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Butler native Nate Jones earns World Series ring from 2021 Atlanta Braves
The highest team honor a professional athlete can achieve in their career is contributing to a championship team. In 2021, a Northern Kentuckian added that championship hardware to his trophy case. Former Major League baseball player and current Northern Kentucky University baseball Director of Player Development Nate Jones received a World Series ring from the […]
