Written by Darlene Plummer, Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator “You raised my taxes.” After more than a decade serving as Kenton County’s Property Valuation Administrator (PVA), that’s a phrase I still hear far too often. And each time, it reinforces something important: there is still confusion about how property taxes actually work and what the […]
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Opinion: Boone County needs Chet Hand
Written by Verona resident, Cecilia Tombelli Boone County in Northern Kentucky has attracted many of us because it is a wonderful place to live. Rolling hills, pleasant weather, a peaceful community, plentiful jobs, schools and lakes. But growth since the 90’s has brought challenges in infrastructure, housing, traffic, and development. Those growing pains require leadership […]
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Opinion: The Chet Hand I know
Written by Robert Norris The race for Boone County Judge Executive seems to be everywhere this year, at least by all the signs. While I do not know Gary Moore personally, I do know Chet Hand—and I’ve known him since he moved here. At that time, Chet was hired into a role where he reported […]
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Opinion: Why a transition to local government is a natural step for a teacher
Written by Shari Kilmer During my 32-year career as an educator, I had the privilege of working with students from all walks of life. Each child brought their own strengths, challenges, and goals. Over those years, I learned something that extends far beyond education. No two people are the same. When helping a child succeed, […]
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Sen. Frommeyer’s Legislative Update: The 2026 Legislative Session Comes to a Close
As legislators returned to Frankfort for the final days of the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, our focus was clear: finish with purpose and deliver results that matter to families across the commonwealth. Even in the closing hours, both chambers worked with discipline and resolve to advance policies that strengthen communities, support economic growth and position […]
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We spent months on our Voter Guide. Here’s what we’re asking in return.
If you live in Northern Kentucky, you’ll soon be getting the results of months of work by a small team of journalists who live in NKY, cover NKY, and care deeply about what happens here. Our latest Super Issue is our primary election voter guide — and we sent it to every single household in […]
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Opinion: A bright spot for conservation funding in Kentucky
Written by Heather Jeffs, The Nature Conservancy’s director of external affairs in Kentucky. Legislators from across Kentucky have now concluded their work in Frankfort for this year’s legislative session. Over the past 60 legislative days, they have debated a long list of complex issues impacting the daily lives of Kentuckians, the most significant of which […]
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Press release: Statement from Senate President Robert Stivers regarding Judge Julie Muth Goodman’s impeachment proceedings
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 15, 2026) — Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, released the following statement after the committee meeting regarding the impeachment of Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman. “As clearly established in the Constitution of Kentucky, the Kentucky Senate holds the sole authority to conduct impeachment proceedings in the commonwealth. That authority is exclusive, […]
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Opinion: Zoning regulations are community standards
Many living in the remaining rural areas of Northern Kentucky are facing threats from their county governments which want to change zoning or approved land uses to allow new developments ranging from high-density housing to factories, warehouses and data centers. So it’s not surprising that candidates running for county commissioner in 2026 are being asked […]
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SEN. FROMMEYER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Week 13 of the 2026 Legislative Session
As the 2026 Legislative Session enters its final days, we are wrapping up our work, sending legislation to the governor and preparing to return to consider any vetoes. This is where months of work come together and every bill is finalized before becoming law. The focus now shifts to the veto period. The governor has […]