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  Kentucky unveils election plan with expanded mail-in, early voting options

The plan includes vastly expanded mail-in and early voting, according to Sec. of State Adams and Gov. Beshear.

  Remembering ‘inseparable’ husband and wife lost in Newport crash

  Beshear on school delay recommendation: ‘I am not going to experiment with our kids’

Motorcyclist dead in NKY crash

  Beverly Hills Supper Club developer cancels meeting with victims group, contests ‘burial site’ claim

  NKY church offering daycare services to help working parents

Campbell County Schools to delay all classes as other districts move ahead

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  More time needed to get COVID-19 under control before schools open, Beshear says

Diocese of Covington to move ahead with school reopening

KY school to open as planned despite Beshear’s recommendation

Gov. Beshear tested for COVID-19 after ‘real scare,’ his office says

Newport Independent Schools delay start for in-person learning

  NKY school district delays in-person learning on Beshear’s recommendation

  Hearing begins into NKY judge accused of sexual misconduct, retaliation

Kenton County Judge Dawn Gentry faces nine charges including having sex with coworkers in her office during work hours and making unwanted advances toward coworkers

  Husband, wife killed in fatal Newport crash identified by officials

One friend of the couple described the two as "genuine ."

  Gov. Beshear recommends delayed start of in-person class; bars, restaurants given new orders

Gov. Beshear gave four reasons for why he is recommending a delayed return to in-person learning.

Man accused of trying to run over officers in Covington, police say

Police say they were investigating a report of shots fired when the suspect attempted to run over officers with his car as he fled.

  Police: NKY man arrested on charges of sex crimes with a minor; district confirms he is a teacher

  Paige Johnson supporters rally outside Clermont County courthouse as suspect arrives

Suspension Bridge down to single lane Tuesday due to inspections

Gov. Beshear: 425 new cases of COVID-19 in Ky., 1 new death

Sheriffs identify person killed in motorcycle crash near Walton KY

Crystal Rogers: FBI searching for drivers in surveillance photos, conclude search activities in Bardstown

  2 dead, 2 injured following high-speed police chase, crash in NKY

Three suspects are in custody with minor injuries, Cincinnati Police Chief Eliot Isaac said.

Gov. Beshear: ‘We simply need to do better,’ 801 new cases of COVID-19 in Ky.

Beshear confirmed 801 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, with 29 of those cases being children aged 5 or younger.

Kentucky Education Association comes out against in-person classes to begin school year

The group wants Kentucky's schools to start virtually for all students.

  World’s longest yard sale through Kentucky and Ohio this weekend

Front lawns are transformed into a picker’s paradises along US 127 Friday-Sunday!

  New COVID-19 drive-thru testing sites open in Northern Kentucky

Tests are free and no physician order is required.

Kentucky State Police raise over $16K for Special Olympics

The “Cover the Cruiser” campaign was created after the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run was canceled due to COVID-19.

  NKU students to begin returning to campus

The move-in process for NKU students in the fall semester starts Monday, Aug. 10.

‘Daddy Lover’ convicted of trying to lure NKY child online for sex

The investigation leading to his arrest began as a police training scenario, prosecutors say

  Gov. Andy Beshear extends mask mandate for 30 days

The governor says he will have additional guidance on Monday for bars and restaurants

Don’t wear masks, PPE you didn’t order, KY Homeland Security says

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is warning Kentuckians of a potential scam related to unsolicited packages from foreign countries.

  Purple People Bridge art show features ‘fusion’ photography from local students

"I hope everybody can take a moment to just stop and celebrate our kids"

  NKY candy shop in danger of closing, owners make plea for support

Hickory Dickory in Dayton, Ky. is on its last legs.

  New COVID-19 testing protocols for Kentucky long-term care facilities

Kentucky officials said they anticipate around 65,000 tests per month from long term care facilities

Kroger among stores to receive onions being recalled because possible Salmonella

These onions were shipped to Kroger and some restaurants nationwide.

Nearly 2K Covington families with school children to receive free computers

The City says families must have at least one child in Covington school between preschool and 12th grade who do not have a working computer at home.

Amazon looking to fill 1,250 positions in NKY

The positions are for its customer fulfillment centers and delivery facilities,

Dollar General distribution center bringing 250 jobs to NKY

Dollar General announced a $65 million investment in a 630,000 square foot facility that will bring 250 jobs in Walton.

  Search continues for Kentucky woman missing nearly 7 months

KSP say they have received several leads but none have led to the discovery of the woman's location.

  New mask program for kids starting as Gov. Beshear says COVID-19 cases increasing among children

Facial coverings that are homemade or bought can be donated.

  Kenton County parks put outdoor twist on BINGO

Kenton County Parks are running a BINGO contest through the month of August

  Free NKY testing location announced to replace Kroger sites

The testing site will eventually replace the Kroger sites, Gov. Beshear said Monday.

  ‘Facial coverings, masks are working,’ Gov. Beshear says

Gov. Beshear said the mask mandate has resulted in a “significant de-escalation” in the percent of new cases.

  Caught on Camera: NKY man throws dog off front porch of home

The man was cited by police for animal cruelty.

Diocese Of Covington releases names of clergy accused of sexual abuse of a minor

The diocese said the list is the product of a comprehensive and independent review of thousands of diocesan records dating back to 1950.

  Thursday’s case report continues ’leveling’ trend; could Kentucky’s COVID-19 surge be ending?

The governor reported 659 newly confirmed cases Thursday.

Public health officials revise Kentucky’s Healthy at School plan, say contract tracing to be in ‘full force’ by start of school

A system of about 1,100 contact tracers statewide is expected to be in full force by the time the fall semester starts.

  Covington bans overnight parking around George Rogers Clark Park

The restriction will be in place until October 31 unless rescinded.

  Positivity rate up, fatality rate down, but Kentucky ‘not out of the woods’

Wednesday's case report was a mixed bag, showing the state is "holding even" against the virus.

  Man accused in Paige Johnson’s disappearance out of jail on bond

Jacob Bumpass was indicted by a grand jury for abuse of a corpse and tampering with evidence.

Diocese of Covington announces Catholic schools will delay start of school year

The delayed start of the school year will adjust the calendar for each school.

  Paige Johnson’s family thankful after suspect arrested: ‘She’s not out there alone anymore’

Johnson’s family plans to have a memorial event when Johnson’s remains are returned to them.

  Man indicted in connection with Paige Johnson’s death, disappearance

The sheriff's office will be holding a press conference shortly to discuss these charges.

  Kentucky’s mask mandate likely to be extended past 30 days

The statewide mask mandate currently expires August 10.

Start of football season delayed as KHSAA sets plan for fall sports

The decisions made during a special meeting by video teleconference by the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s Board of Control affect football, cross country, field hockey, soccer and volleyball.

‘It’s going to be devastating:' NKY bar owners face new shutdown due to pandemic

Bar owner Mark Ramler says the shut down order follows other bars not doing their part to comply with the statewide mask mandate. Now they're all closed down again.

  Restaurants to reduce capacity, bars to close statewide, Beshear announces

The governor says these steps will help slow the COVID-19 spread in the state.

Man identified by police after body recovered from Ohio River

Dive teams from Hamilton and Boone counties used sonar in the search, which ended with the tragic discovery about 7:30 p.m.

  Sonar equipment being used to help find man in Ohio River

Dive teams are now using sonar equipment as the search continues, an official says.

  Former Cov-Cath basketball player accused of rape expected in court Monday

A former Covington Catholic basketball player, who has been accused of rape and sodomy, is expected back in court this week.

  New devices help Covington Fire Department respond to cardiac arrests

Called LUCAS devices, they provide CPR-equivalent aid to a patient.

  School start dates could be pushed back if virus continues to worsen in Kentucky

The state's positivity rate is above 5 percent for the first time in months.

Sandmann announces $250M lawsuit settled with Washington Post

The settlement amount was not immediately available

Several local Justice stores to close after parent company files bankruptcy

This is the latest major retailer to file for bankruptcy amid the coronavirus pandemic

SB I-71 partially reopens after semi crash

No injuries were reported

  Mother, teacher raising money to buy beloved shooting victim headstone

“Sometimes you get up there and see the dirt... I know that he’s here, but if you see that stone, it means more.”

  Beshear: ‘I would not ask a teacher’ to go back to school right now

The governor said next week's data is going to drive a lot of decisions on where the state goes from here.

  Backpacks filled with school supplies to be given away to NKY students

To receive a backpack, families need to register by July 30.

Arrest warrant issued for Louisville man who rammed into NKY police cruiser

David Hammond fled police after an incident in Kenton County Tuesday night. He remains at large.

  COVID-19 average positivity rate nears 5% in KY, Gov. Beshear announces

It's not the additional testing that is increasing the state's positivity rate, Gov. Beshear explained.

Man sentenced for child abuse after toddler brought to hospital with multiple fractures

In 2019, a 15-month-old boy was brought to the hospital with multiple fractures by his mother, according to the criminal complaint.

  Kentucky State Police looking for woman who vanished in January

Linda Johns disappeared on Jan. 9 near New Liberty in Owen County, Ky.

  Kentucky reports another case jump, but fatality rate remains low (for now)

The state's death rate is below 3 percent.

  New Kentucky travel advisory targets 9 states after unprecedented case report

Going to one of these states is like going to a "nuclear waste zone," Kentucky's Health Commissioner said.

Police identify two people killed in motorcycle, semi crash in Wilder

Police say the semi was getting ready to turn left when the motorcycle collided with the side of the trailer.

Dayton, Ky. police chief to retire

Police Chief David Halfhill said his decision comes after 'enormous thought and reflection'

Former Bengals LB Rey Maualuga arrested Saturday in NKY

Maualuga spent eight seasons in Cincinnati, racking up 584 combined tackles during his time as a Bengal.

2 people dead after motorcycle, semi crash on AA Highway, police say

Crews had to close this area of AA Highway for more than three hours while crews were at the scene.

Ky. reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day

Governor Andy Beshear announced on Sunday the state reported the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in a single day.