There are 13 candidates running for Park Hills city council and 9 showed up for meet-and-greet on Saturday, while one incumbent announced his plans to withdraw from the race. Residents and candidates gathered early Saturday morning at Reality Tuesday coffee shop. That’s when Councilman Monty O’Hara said he did not want to serve on […]
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In Covington Mayor’s Race, Candidates Start Punching
It was the winter of 2014 and Covington City Hall was still tense, six months removed from the shocking revelation that former finance director Bob Due had embezzled what ended up being nearly $800,000 from the city coffers. The city’s response was to move quickly in pursuing the money’s return and creating a task force […]
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Candidate Drops Out of Newport School Board Race
He dropped out of this year’s Newport City Commission race to run for the Newport Board of Education. Now he’s dropped out of that race, too. Matthew Cline announced Friday that he is no longer a candidate for the school board. In a statement, Cline called his political quest “a truly rewarding experience”. “I’ve had […]
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Covington Commission Candidates Talk IRS, Opportunities in Front of Business Leaders
Can the heroin crisis gripping the Northern Kentucky region be turned into an economic development opportunity? Covington City Commission candidate Christi Blair thinks so. By capitalizing on the widespread use of heroin, the city could attract doctors and medical businesses, she said. “We could make this a place you would come to get help,” Blair […]
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Op-Ed: What Makes a Good Judge?
What makes a good judge? That very question was posed to Joe Grimme, a candidate for Campbell District Judge. Joe, who has practiced law for almost 17 years with the Campbell County firm of Fessler, Schneider & Grimme, said the answer is simple. According to Joe, the answer is temperament and demeanor. “I think that gives judges […]
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At Uniquely Covington Kickoff of Fall Campaign Season, IRS Emerges as Key Issue
In a uniquely Covington event, candidates for mayor, city commission, and board of education took to a literal stump on Sunday afternoon to make their case to voters. The Wallace Woods Corn Roast takes place each election cycle and attracts candidates looking to get an early jump on messaging as the fall campaign season kicks […]
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City Manager, Mayor Dispute Police Union’s Characterization of Department, City
The different characterization of the City of Covington’s police department by City Manager Larry Klein and Fraternal Order of Police president Bryan Bogard are well-documented, and have occasionally played out during public city commission meetings. Those differences are being aired again now that the FOP has released its list of candidates that it has endorsed […]
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Covington Police Union Endorses Candidates in City Races
The Covington Fraternal Order of Police, the union representing police officers in the city, has decided to support the challenger in this year’s mayoral election, and three candidates in the city commission field. The FOP has chosen to endorse Joe Meyer, the former state senator and state secretary of education and workforce development, in his […]
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Analysis: Where are the Hottest Races in Kenton & Campbell this Season?
What a ballot we’ve got in Kenton and Campbell Counties this election season! Which races will be the most competitive? What are the TOP 5 hottest races? RCN’s Michael Monks breaks it down in this election preview. LISTEN:
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Poll: Kentuckians Approve of Bevin’s Job Performance, Support Paul’s Reelection
A new poll reveals good news for Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin and incumbent Senator Rand Paul. It’s also positive for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. Kentucky-based RunSwitch PR and Harper Polling released the results of a poll this week. It was conducted July 31 and August 1 and included 500 registered voters in the Commonwealth. Highlights […]