Earlier this week, Rep. Thomas Massie voted against the Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act, which is a symbolic bill that called on President Joe Biden to seize already frozen assets of oligarchs connected to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Massie joined Republicans Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.), and Chip Roy (R-Md.). In unusual […]
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Former Kenton judge suspended from law practice for four years
The Kentucky Supreme Court, by a vote of 4-3, on Thursday opined that former Kenton County Family Court Judge Dawn Gentry is suspended from the practice of law for four years. Gentry was removed from the bench in Kenton County’s Circuit Court Fifth Division following a review in 2020 by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission. […]
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Ameristop in Bellevue ready for summer on tap
Last year Meghal Patel and his Ameristop store in Bellevue became an Internet sensation. When word got out on the foodie Facebook group Chowdown Cincinnati about his soft serve ice cream offerings, people came in droves. Patel’s soft serve business has been booming ever since. “It’s pretty common for me to go through 20 gallons […]
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So, what exactly does a constable do?
Election primaries are drawing closer for local elections. Northern Kentucky residents will vote for candidates running for positions like judge/executive, family court judge, and coroner. But there’s one position on the ballot that draws vague curiosity from voters: Constable. No, it’s not quite the same as the English law enforcement position. Constables are one of […]
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Newport Stadium’s stands fail inspection; teams still using field and track
The mid-March inspection of Newport Stadium came back with a result not surprising for concrete stands that are more than 80 years old. “We’ve always known that there was going to come a time where we need to replace it,” said Tony Watts, Newport Independent Schools Superintendent. “It doesn’t make sense to continue to keep […]
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Candidates for Campbell County judge/executive race face off again
As May 17 grows closer, the Republican Primaries are creeping upon us. In Campbell County, one could argue the most prominent seat up for election is judge/executive, especially with an incumbent who has held office for 24 years and two candidates that we saw run against one another in 2018. Primary election voter turnout has […]
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Fischer Homes to honor Beverly Hills Supper Club fire victims as part of new 60-home Southgate development
Northern Kentucky-based Fischer Homes is building 60 homes at the Memorial Pointe residential community being developed on a Southgate hilltop, where the Beverly Hills Supper Club once sat. The entertainment venue and restaurant caught fire in 1977, killing 165 people. As part of the new housing development, Fischer Homes is committed to supporting the public […]
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Four Campbell County cities see major spike in property valuations
Letters from the Campbell County Property Valuation Administration started rolling out earlier this week in Fort Thomas, Southgate, Wilder, and Woodlawn. And residents noticed a significant jump in their property taxes. Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Dan Braun said the cause of some 40%-50% increases is due to the booming housing market that took off […]
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Community rallies around Erlanger family in need of mobility van
Written by Jake Ryle, WCPO reporter While all couples promise to stick together in sickness and in health, one Northern Kentucky couple’s vows are certainly coming to fruition. Michael and Morgan Moss say it all started when they met in September 2019. “Although we’re a couple of old fogies, we actually met online,” Morgan said. […]
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Judge issues temporary restraining order on Kentucky’s new abortion law
Planned Parenthood was issued a temporary restraining order against House Bill 3, the omnibus aborition bill that went into law last week in Kentucky. The temporary restraining order, which was issued in the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, will allow PP to temporarily continue abortion services in Kentucky. “We’re grateful for the […]
