by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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NIELSEN COMPLETES MOVE FROM COVINGTON TO CINCINNATI
The market research firm is now out of Madison Place on RiverCenter Boulevard and in its new digs across the river:
“The Cincinnati area is strategically important to Nielsen,” Mitchell Habib, chief operating officer of Nielsen, said in a news release. “Greater Cincinnati is a world class business marketplace, offering tremendous opportunity and a great workforce. It’s why Nielsen has enjoyed a presence here for 25 years. Nielsen is thrilled to remain in the Cincinnati area and we look forward to serving some of our major clients from our new downtown location.”Business Courier
Madison Place
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TORNADO RECOVERY UPDATE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WANTS MORE TO TAKE WEATHER COURSE
The NWS believes that more people certified to spot extreme weather could help save lives:
The three-hour class teaches participants basic weather monitoring skills, as well as the correct way to report their findings to the weather service.AP via Herald-Leader
"If you actually have those reports of golf ball-sized hail or a funnel cloud, as opposed to saying there's a Doppler-indicated tornado, people take that as a reality and they actually take action," she said.
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SEE ALSO: NWS continues storm assessment FOX 19
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KY ATTY GENERAL RECEIVES REPORTS OF PRICE GOUGING AT GAS STATIONS
From Jack Conway's office:
General Conway's Office of Consumer Protection has already received a number of complaints related to possible price-gouging at gas stations in Eastern Kentucky.Press Release
"It is vital that consumers continue to be our eyes and ears across the Commonwealth to report individuals or businesses that may be gouging consumers. Complaints related to price gouging can be emailed to pricecomplaints@ag.ky.gov or consumers can call my dedicated price-gouging hotline at 502-696-5466."
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STATEWIDE TORNADO SYSTEM TEST SET FOR TUESDAY MORNING
It would be roughly 8:07AM here:
Calloway County Emergency Management Director Bill Call said there will be a statewide tornado test message at approximately 9:07 a.m. Central time on Tuesday. The National Weather Service will partner with KYEM and the Kentucky Broadcasters Association to activate NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) weather radios and broadcast media. Schools, businesses and citizens across the Commonwealth are encouraged to participate in the annual Statewide Tornado Safety Drill, and Call said local tornado sirens would be sounded at that time.Murray Ledger/Hawkins Teague
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SENATOR MCCONNELL SHARES MORE PHOTOS FROM VISIT TO WEST LIBERTY
From the Senator's Facebook page:
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SENS. MCCONNELL & PAUL CALL FOR FEDERAL EMERGENCY DECLARATION
They join Governor Steve Beshear in the request:
“Timely and serious consideration of the Governor’s disaster declaration request on your part would aid Kentucky communities and families so severely affected by this most recent disaster.”Press Release
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TORNADO HEADLINES
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Matthew 25 Ministries delivering support to Greater Cincinnati victims FOX 19
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Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson applauds KY National Guard Press Release
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Emergency response teams visit damaged areas, but not Kenton County Press Release
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How to help the horses affected by the tornadoes KY Horse Park
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How your donations help the victims Cincinnati Enquirer
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Donate to the Red Cross through Kentucky Emergency Management Press Release
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Stay on top of relief efforts in NKY Click Here
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From the Kenton County Public Library:
Want to help the tornado victims in Kenton County? Drop cleaning supplies, non perishable items, paper plates, plastic cups, etc... (no clothing please) off to the Durr Branch at 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence. We will get it to where it needs to go.
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
|TURFWAY PARK BRACES FOR CASINO COMPETITION, NOT READY TO SELL
These are bleak days for NKY's only race track:
Elliston and other horse industry leaders had been pushing for a constitutional amendment to allow casino gambling, which failed Feb. 23 in the state Senate by a 16-21 vote.Video at the link.
But Elliston said last week that track owners have no immediate plans to fold. And that’s welcome news to area leaders who were concerned about the economic and intangible effects of losing the track:
cn|2/Don Weber
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COVINGTON POLICE ARREST BOONE COUNTY SCRAP THEFT SUSPECTS
This crime is ridiculous:
Covington police arrested David Hutson, 43, on March 2 at the Can Dew recycling center located at the 1500 block of Russell Street.
Hutson was in possession of a Cincinnati Bell junction box he had stolen earlier from the area of 7,300 block of Industrial Road in Florence. That theft caused disruption of service to the area for approximately three hours.
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AUDIT OF AGRICULTURE DEPT STILL WEEKS AWAY, FARMER STILL SILENT
And Richie Farmer wanted to be Lieutenant Governor?
Edelen initially said he thought the review would be finished in about six weeks or so. But he told Pure Politics last week, he may have underestimated the job:Video at the link.
cn|2/Ryan Alessi
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KY ACLU TO HOLD DISCUSSION ON STATE'S DEATH PENALTY
There is a bill before the General Assembly that would put a stop to the death penalty in the Commonwealth:
ACLU of Kentucky spokeswoman Katherine Miller says the anti-death penalty movement is picking up steam and the commonwealth is close to ending the practice.WFPL/Phillip M. Bailey
“Kentucky juries are not interested in death sentences. We’re seeing trends towards abolition everyone and they are really salient within in our state. We want to take advantage of that and help educate people on this issue that’s clearly, very important to Kentuckians,” she says.
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KENTUCKY IS NOW HOME TO ITS OWN WIKILEAKS-ESQUE OPERATION
An organization is looking for corruption in Eastern Kentucky, which should not be too hard to find:
Honest Appalachia, which was designed by some recent college graduates in hopes of exposing private documents about corporate and government wrongdoing, promises anonymity to people who leak information to the site.Washington Post/Susan Vrluga
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BEAM FROM WORLD TRADE CENTER ON DISPLAY AT KENTON CO LIBRARY
From the library:
The Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library will host a two week display of a steel beam from the World Trade Center attacks on 9-11. It is worth the visit to see it in person at 401 Kenton Lands road. The heat and inertia it would take to bend and warp such a thick piece of steel is unimaginable. As Dave said, it is a solemn way to remember those lost on that day almost 12 years ago.
More photos here.
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in case you missed...
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AGENDA SET FOR COVINGTON COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY
Tuesday's City Commission agenda is a full one with items on the future of the Farmers Market, opposition to a federal housing program, and more. Click the link for all the details.|
THIS MORNING'S NEWS
More videos emerge of approaching tornadoes in Kentucky; Where the recovery effort may need you today; Plus, your Monday morning Covington news -- at the link.
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MAN MISSING FROM INDEPENDENCE
From the City's Facebook page:
6'02 220-230 lbs, brown hair/hazel eyes
Unknown last clothing worn
Possibly driving a 1999 Ford Ranger Pickup truck, blue in color with KY/816-AYX
Any information please contact Detective Jim Moore at 859-356-2697
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT FOR REGGIE THE DOG
From Rescue Angels:
**URGENT!!** There have been no offers for Reggie. His time is running out. He lived in a windowless warehouse all his life. When his owner was charged, the dogswere sent to the shelter. Reggie was very scared when he first came into the shelter. Now when you take him out for walks he becomes more and more loving. He loves to be close to you. Reggie has $100.00 in sponsors. This would be used to gethim neutered and completely vetted before a rescue takes him if that wouldhelp. Reggie is a sweet boy & deserves a chance at a happy home. Pleasehelp Reggie. He is around 2 years old. Let him live out the rest of hislife with a family. If you can help Reggie, contact Tammi Ruppert at859-620-5323 or email her at tammikinrup@yahoo.com or email Lisa atLhansen1970@gmail.com if you can help Reggie. His time is up on March 22nd.He is at Pendleton Co. Ky shelter|
QUICKIES
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Beshear, Daniels agree on bridge project Press Release
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Governor Beshear invites you to the annual prayer breakfast Press Release
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First Lady Jane Beshear launches literacy week here and shares here reading list here
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Ron Paul downplays Rand Paul's Vice Presidential rumors WFPL
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Louisville diners benefit from lower tax Business First
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Cincinnati neighborhood fights and saves historic home Business Courier
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LEARN MORE ABOUT UPTECH TONIGHT DURING LIVE WEB CHAT
For details, click here.
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MORE PROGRESS IS MADE AT CVG AIRPORT IN CONCOURSE A
Check it:
More here.
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NEW PROGRAM TAKES SHAPE AT SCOTT HIGH SCHOOL
More exciting innovation at my alma mater:
Beginning next fall, Scott’s new Renaissance Academy will be home to more than 100 freshman and sophomore students selected to participate in the new student-centered, project-based program that encourages students to use 21st Century skills, think outside the box and question the “why” and “how” of what they’re learning in the classroom.Cincinnati Enquirer/Sarah Hardee
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BEAUTIFUL VIDEO OF SNOW AT THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK
Weather can destroy our state or amplify its beauty. We've seen both in recent days:
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CHAMPION FILLY HAS A CRUSH ON BUDDING CHAMPION COLT
Zenyatta and Hansen sitting in a tree... From Zenyatta's "diary":
In Lexington, we had 4 inches of snow fall and it is absolutely gorgeous outside. It suddenly occurred to ME while walking in my paddock earlier today that if HANSEN (by Tapit) was out playing in the snow like this, he’d blend right into the environment. He is so handsome…and so WHITE in color. I thought he ran a fabulous race in The Gotham (G3) on Saturday. It is wonderful to see a 2 year old champion remain in top form when returning for his 3 year old campaign.Zenyatta
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