by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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TORNADOES POSSIBLE ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH
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TORNADOES, SEVERE WEATHER POSSIBLE TODAY
Friday is shaping up to be a potentially dangerous one:
The most dangerous tornado risk is expected to be from middle and eastern Tennessee north across Kentucky to the Ohio River this afternoon, where a few long-track destructive tornadoes will be possible along with damaging winds and large hail.84 WHAS
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Governor Beshear spoke with President Obama Thursday about the tornadoes that ripped through parts of Kentucky, and today Beshear warns us to be prepared:
“We experienced some significant damage in our state yesterday, but I must say on the whole, we were lucky. No one was killed in these storms in Kentucky. However, we’re closely monitoring the storm outlook for tomorrow, and it looks like we are in for another very strong line of severe weather,” said. Gov. Beshear. “I appreciate President Obama’s interest in the safety and security of our citizens, and we will work with our partners at the local level as well as the federal level to make sure our citizens get whatever help they need to recover from these storms.”|
“I strongly encourage all our citizens to review their safety plan with their families tonight,” said Gov. Beshear. “Make sure your flashlights are working, you have access to a radio for safety updates, and that you have a safe place to wait out the storm. Planning is key to safety.”
SEE ALSO: Governor Beshear has declared March to be Severe Weather Awareness Month Press Release
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COVINGTON'S OLDEST HOME IS ON THE MARKET
If you have ever wanted to live in one of the historic mansions in Licking Riverside, now is your chance! The Carneal House is for sale. Click the link for details and a wonderful video tour.
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SENATOR MCCONNELL'S LEADERSHIP POST IS THREATENED IN DC
Kentucky's senior Senator drew the ire of a conservative group this week that called for his resignation as Minority Leader after he said there would be no repeal vote on health care reform until after the November elections:
In response, the conservative Restore America's Voice Foundation said it would “unleash” its 2.3 million activists to call for McConnell's resignation if he didn't retract his comments. “Leader McConnell not only is an unapologetic advocate for the complete repeal of Obamacare, he authored the repeal amendment and forced a vote on it at the beginning of this Congress,” McConnell spokesman Don Stewart told The Hill after the Restore America's Voice Foundation said he should resign his leadership post if he doesn't have “the will or the backbone to force a floor vote” on repeal.The Hill
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FRANKFORT QUICKIES
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Kentucky and Florida plead for unity in fighting drug abuse Miami Herald
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Former Governor Paul Patton says Pikeville College plan is not feasible Business First
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Anti-meth bill is in limbo cn|2
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Electronic cigarettes are now under fire in state legislatures, including Kentucky Wall Street Journal
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Did Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes use public funds to thank her political contributors with Kentucky Colonel status? Courier-Journal
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FORMER COVINGTON SCHOOLS EMPLOYEE FORMS EDUCATION LOBBYING FIRM
Diane Brumback is taking her fight for better education to Frankfort. Click the link for details.
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SEE ALSO: Newport hires a new superintendent NKY Spot
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COVINGTON POLICE DOG CREDITED WITH CATCHING GUNMAN
From the office of Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders via Facebook:
Job well done by Covington Police K9 Coen and his handler, Specialist Mark Richardson, for the tracking and apprehension of Matthew Valdez, who was charged with Assault 2nd Degree for allegedly shooting a woman in the foot yesterday. Coen was purchased for Covington by the Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Office using funds seized from convicted drug dealers!
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OMNICARE BUYING BACK ITS STOCK
I don't know what any of these words mean, but if you're into business and stocks, click here to read the press release.
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CHURCHILL DOWNS BUYS LEBANON RACEWAY
Even though expanded gambing failed in Kentucky again, our most storied race track's owners are acquiring a track in Ohio and will have video lottery terminals.
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GOT ANY EXTRA TOWELS LYING AROUND?
From The Welcome House:
We are in need of new (unused) bath towels for clients. You can drop off your donation at 205 W. Pike Street, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Your donation will help people getting back on their feet!|
HISTORICAL MARKER TO BE PLACED AT MUHAMMAD ALI'S CHILDHOOD HOME
An appropriate honor for a great Kentuckian:
The bronze marker is currently on display at the Kentucky Center for African-American Heritage. It will be moved to the west Louisville home in the spring.See a photo at the link.
WFPL
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FIRST FRIDAY GALLERY HOP IN COVINGTON TONIGHT
Please join Covington galleries, restaurants and other venues that are opening their doors on March 2 to welcome you to participate in the Covington First Friday Gallery Hop. This free event invites you to visit six separate venues and explore Art Exhibitions and Displays in a friendly downtown environment with doors open as late as 10pm.For more details, click here.
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SEE ALSO: The current art exhibit at Covington's Artisan Enterprise Center is review by the Cincinnati Enquirer
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ART OF FOOD OPENS AT THE CARNEGIE TONIGHT
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RV SHOW AT NKY CONVENTION CENTER IN COVINGTON THIS WEEKEND
It's only six bucks and kids under 14 years old get in free!
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KENTUCKY WALLOPS GEORGIA ON SENIOR NIGHT FOR MILLER, VARGAS
Kentucky 79, Georgia 49 Courier-Journal
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UK fans can't find anything to worry about Herald-Leader
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Be thankful that Darius Miller was not a 1-and-done Courier-Journal
|MARCH IS COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Though, it is now being shared with Severe Weather Preparedness month (see above):
Kentucky's incidence of colon cancer is the second highest in the nation and more than 20 percent higher than the national average. Kentucky also has the third-highest colon and rectal cancer death rate in the United States.In honor of the month, you are asked to dress in blue today.
“There is good news about this disease; it is highly preventable with screening,” Gov. Beshear said.
In his budget proposal that is before the General Assembly, Gov. Beshear is seeking to fund colon cancer screening for 4,000 uninsured Kentuckians. The $1 million investment is to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Kentucky Cancer Foundation, for a total of $2 million to be spent over the biennium.
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12 OFFBEAT HOLIDAYS TO CELEBRATE IN MARCH
For example, today is National Old Stuff Day:
Sorry hoarders, this holiday is not about celebrating how much old stuff you have. Instead, National Old Stuff Day is about taking a moment to recognize the same old stuff you do every day, and think about how you can break old routines. Seize the day, because tomorrow’s just more of the same old, same old.Mental Floss
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HERE'S SOMETHING INTERESTING... A woman gave birth on Leap Day. Not interesting by itself, but this is the third child the woman has had on February 29 (2004, 2008, and now, 2012). NY Daily News
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