by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER WILL NOT RESIGN FOLLOWING ARREST
In an exclusive interview with The River City News, Covington School Board member Denise Varney says she will remain in office. At last night's board meeting one citizen asked for her resignation while others shared their support on The River City News Facebook page. Click the link for the full story.
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LEGISLATURE REACHES BUDGET COMPROMISE AT 3:00AM
The back and forth between budget negotiators from the House and Senate lasted until 2:40AM but a deal was finally reached on a $19.3 billion budget that will fund the state for the next two years.
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MORE FROM FRANKFORT & POLITICS
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House passes compromise dropout bill Bluegrass Politics & Courier-Journal
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Senate approves revised roads plan WFPL
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House approves anti-meth bill Courier-Journal & Bluegrass Politics
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Special election bill passes press release
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LOCAL ISSUES ARE RAISED DURING BUSY TRIP TO DC
The NKY Chamber of Commerce along with Covington City Commissioner Steve Frank and Housing Authority of Covington Executive Director Aaron Wolfe-Bertling are in DC lobbying for issues that matter to the region:
Covington City Commissioner Steve Frank pushed lawmakers to stabilize the riverbank in Covington. Erosion has caused problems for Riverside Drive in Covington. The Chamber has asked for $6.5 million in federal funds to stabilize the Ohio and Licking River shorelines and control erosion as part of the Riverfront Commons project, which would build a trail along the Ohio River in Northern Kentucky.Much more at the link.
“It is beginning to undermine the actual roadway,” Frank said. “I’m not a structural engineer, but I don’t like its chances.”
Cincinnati Enquirer/Scott Wartman
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GROUP RAISES QUESTIONS OVER $2 MILLION FOR "ARK PARK"
A group that promotes the separation of church and state wants to know why the state legislature is setting aside $2 million for road work around the area where a theme park tribute to Noah's Ark is set to be built:
“The Transportation Cabinet’s interest in enlarging the interchange is to prevent traffic from backing up onto I-75, which would be a significant hazard,” Wolfe said. “The reason for great increases in traffic is immaterial.”Herald-Leader/Beth Musgrave
Plans for opening Ark Encounter, a Biblical-themed park, have repeatedly been delayed because of problems with fundraising. Plans for the Ark Encounter include a life-sized replica of Noah’s Ark, a Tower of Babel, petting zoos and an assortment of Biblical-themed exhibits.
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REP. YARMUTH STILL WANTS TO DEBATE SEN. MCCONNELL ON HEALTH CARE
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DEMOCRAT BILL ADKINS IS ENDORSED BY AFL-CIO IN 4TH DISTRICT RACE
From a press release:
The Bill Adkins for Congress campaign announced today that Bill|
Adkins has received the endorsement of the Kentucky State AFL-CIO (The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations). AFL-CIO represents over 50,000 working people of Kentucky who belong to unions and have the benefits of union membership.
“Working people are the backbone of Kentucky and of our great country,” says Bill
Adkins. “My grandfather and my father were both union members and I am honored
to have the support of the AFL-CIO and the benefit of their hard work behind me in my campaign."
Adkins, an attorney in private practice, resides in Williamstown, located in Grant County, KY. He is married with seven children and one granddaughter. He is President of the Grant County Bar Association, a member of the Board of Directors of NKBA and is the Grant County Law Library Treasurer.
QUICKIES
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NKU's first (of three) Presidential candidate visits campus Cincinnati Enquirer
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Fort Thomas Schools hire new superintendent FOX 19
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A video report on the new supermarket in Ludlow Local 12
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A video report on the new hotline in Kenton County that aims to curb underage drinking Local 12
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13 local counties adopt new tornado siren policy Local 12
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More on Covington's new burger joint, Whackburger, set to open in May Cincinnati Enquirer
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Personal income of Kentuckians grew Business First
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MARCH MADNESS
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Video report on the fist fight that broke out between two senior citizens at a dialysis center -- one was a UK fan, the other cheers for UofL (Yes, it's madness) Courier-Journal
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National media focus on UK/UofL match-up Business First
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Dream Factory sends teen to Final Four WKYT
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Pro basketball players taught UK to stick together Courier-Journal
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Players from the 1983 UK/UofL Dream Game say this year's battle is much more important Courier-Journal
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KENTUCKY'S OTHER ATTRACTIONS GAINING ATTENTION
The Governor is banking on tourism dollars after all the publicity gained from the UK/UofL battle this weekend in New Orleans:
“Every time you turn on the TV or radio or look at the newspaper this week, you see news about Kentucky,” says Hank Phillips, deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism. “And we are excited to be able to ‘ride that wave’ of publicity. We’re working to take advantage of these opportunities to showcase Kentucky to those who don’t know about the unique offerings we feature. People have heard about our basketball, horses and bourbon. Now they’re learning about some of the other exciting and varied attractions they can experience only in Kentucky, and we’re happy to provide that information.”press release
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NKU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL COACH NANCY WINSTEL RETIRES
After 29 winning seasons that included two national titles, Winstel is stepping down:
“I was very fortunate to work at the school that I attended, and I'm not sure I would have even gone to college if NKU had not been around,” said Winstel, a 1977 graduate of NKU. “I want to thank Marilyn Scroggin Moore, who was my coach in college, for being the person I wanted to be like the most when I was a player."An NKU campus without Dr. Votruba and Winstel next year? Wow.
NKU Norse
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HOLMES BASKETBALL STAR INVITED TO ALL STAR TRYOUT
From the Enquirer:
Holmes senior forward Dontel Rice has been invited to try out for the Kentucky All-Star basketball team April 22 at Georgetown College, according to Game Director Dave Satterly.And from the Courier-Journal:
Holmes’ Jason Booher is the head coach for the Kentucky squad, assisted by Madison Central’s Allen Feldhaus Jr.Go Bulldogs!
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