by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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POSSIBLE HOME OF COVINGTON'S FIRST MAY WON'T BE PARKING LOT
Old building may have been the home of Covington's first mayor, but no one's sure. What we are sure of is that it won't become a parking lot. Yet, anyway. Click the link for the story. 
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COVINGTON CITY COMMISSION MEETING TONIGHT
The Diocese's request for more than $1 million in industrial revenue bonds from the City; Covington's road priorities include Hands Pike & Taylor Mill Road; Plus, lots of new equipment for the fire department. For a preview of Tuesday's City Commission meeting, click the link. The RC News: City Commission Preview
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COVINGTON'S MOST WANTED
On Monday, the Covington Police Department released its list of most wanted suspects.
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in case you missed...
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THREE COVINGTON COMPANIES SCORE STATE FUNDS
Three Covington companies score funds for ambitious projects: one to fight brain cancer, one to support a variety of NASA projects, and another to combat disease in dairy cows. Click the link for details!
The River City News
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NKU PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH DOWN TO 3 FINALISTS
One is the President of Ferris State University in Michigan, another is President of Frostburg State University in Maryland, and a third is yet to be named because he has not discussed the possible move with his current employer. Click the link for more.
The River City News
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TORNADO RECOVERY HEADLINES
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911 CALLS RELEASED TO MEDIA
People really had no idea what had just happened:
WKYT
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Home built to withstand tornado winds WKYT
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Governor Beshear visited eastern Kentucky again press release
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Sen. Rand Paul opens field offices in areas affected by tornadoes WKYT
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Students return to school after tornado WKYT
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Medal of Honor winner Dakota Meyer helps tornado victims Washington Post
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Tips for motor homes during tornadoes Courier-Journal
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TONS OF TRASH PICKED UP FROM DOWNTOWN COVINGTON STREETS
The Covington Business Council/Urban Partnership announced the results of its work from January and February: 12,440 pounds of garbage picked up, 550 gallons of power washing, 70 pieces of graffiti removed, and 152 directions given. Also, don't miss Tursday's CBC luncheon which puts an emphasis on tourism in the region:
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UPDATE FROM COVINGTON SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT
From Lynda Jackson:
CIPS - Monday Morning Message
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QUICKIES
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48 pounds of marijuana found at DHL's CVG location FOX 19
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Churchill Downs doesn't want anyone else using the word 'Derby' Insider Louisville
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Turfway Park expects large field for Vinery Spiral Blood Horse
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Downtown Cincinnati poised for surge in residential redevelopment of old office buildings Urban Cincy
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536 high school juniors in Kentucky get $1,000 press release
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UofL's Speed School to be featured in national ad campaign Business First
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Dogs seized from Kentucky home are ready for new homes now WKYT
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PHOTOS: Dog show in Louisville Courier-Journal
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Wendy's passes Burger King as #2 fast food chain Business First
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NKY GROWTH HAD $685.5 MILLION IMPACT
According to a new economic impact study by the Cincinnati Enquirer:
“There are two takeaways. First, even in a recession, there are business opportunities, and we continue to take advantage of those business opportunities in Northern Kentucky during a recession,” said Janet Harrah, director of NKU’s Center for Economic Analysis & Development, which conducted the analysis.Cincinnati Enquirer/Amanda Van Benschoten
“Second, we had success in a variety of industries, which is good because the more diversified your economy is, the less susceptible you are to economic downturns.”
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COVINGTON'S MOST WANTED
On Monday, the Covington Police Department released its list of most wanted suspects.
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SEE ALSO: The Covington Police Department now has a "most wanted" tab on its Facebook page
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SEE ALSO: Fight in Mainstrasse during Saint Patrick's Day celebration lands one in jail and another in the hospital after he was knocked unconscious Click Here
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NICK CLOONEY TALKS ABOUT TRIP TO JAIL WITH SON GEORGE
The former Cincinnati media personality and his Oscar-winning son were taken into custody while protesting in front of the Sudanese Embassy in DC Friday:
Describing his experience as “fascinating” he also said he got home Friday evening “in time to walk the dog,” who didn’t seem at all to mind that his master now has an arrest record and has been fingerprinted — and even had his mug shot taken.Kentucky Forward/Judy Clabes
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in case you missed...
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THREE COVINGTON COMPANIES SCORE STATE FUNDS
Three Covington companies score funds for ambitious projects: one to fight brain cancer, one to support a variety of NASA projects, and another to combat disease in dairy cows. Click the link for details!
The River City News
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NKU PRESIDENTIAL SEARCH DOWN TO 3 FINALISTS
One is the President of Ferris State University in Michigan, another is President of Frostburg State University in Maryland, and a third is yet to be named because he has not discussed the possible move with his current employer. Click the link for more.
The River City News
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SEE ALSO: A Michigan news outlet talked with Ferris State President David Eisler, one of NKU's finalists, in which he says he has many more questions about NKU and the job MLive
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SEE ALSO: NKU's Haile/US Bank College of Business named one of America's best accounting schools NKU
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FRANKFORT HEADLINES
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House panel approves restrictions on cold medicines Herald-Leader
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Senate bars welfare for illegal immigrants WKYT
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House approves allowing refugees to attend school at age 21 Herald-Leader
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Greg Stumbo: "Go buy a mountain, hippie!" Not an exact quotation, but that is the characterization in a piece from LEO Weekly
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Wildlife Commission rolls back bear hunting decision Herald-Leader
Wildlife Commission rolls back bear hunting decision Herald-Leader
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Kentucky shows improvement in high school graduation WFPL
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Placing mentally disabled people in personal care homes is a violation of their rights Herald-Leader
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Ethics panel upholds new horse commissioner Herald-Leader
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Kentucky health program reaccredited press release
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CANDIDATE VYING FOR COVINGTON SENATE SEAT LANDS BIG SPEAKERS
But not big endorsements:
The invitation for an April 12 fundraiser for Republican state Senate candidate Chris McDaniel boasts big names as headliners, including U.S. Rep. Geoff Davis and state Sen. Jack Westwood — the man McDaniel is trying to succeed.More with video at the link.
But, oddly, that doesn’t mean Davis and Westwood are endorsing McDaniel.
cn|2/Don Weber
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MORE POLITICS
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"I don't owe Mitch McConnell anything," says Massachusetts senator WFPL
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Rep. John Yarmuth (D-Louisville) wants to end oil subsidies and give those savings back to you WFPL & cn|2
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Rep. Geoff Davis (R-Hebron) offers a not-so-happy birthday wish to President Obama's health care reform law Geoff Davis
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TAX DAY IS APRIL 17 -- YOU HAVE AN EXTRA COUPLE DAYS THIS YEAR
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APPEALS COURT IN KY UPHOLDS GRAPHIC CIGARETTE WARNINGS
From the Washington Post:
A federal law requiring cigarette packages to carry graphic warnings about the dangers of smoking and restricts how tobacco products may be marketed and advertised passes constitutional muster, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.|
TORNADO RECOVERY HEADLINES
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911 CALLS RELEASED TO MEDIA
People really had no idea what had just happened:
This caller on Watkins Road explains, ""Yes, I live out in East Bernstadt. The tornado hit out here and we can hear our next door neighbor yelling for help and we can't get to him."Listen at the link.
Another caller on Arthur Ridge Road describes feeling helpless not being able to help her neighbor, "There is a woman trapped in a car out here. She says she is hurt. They can't get to her because the power lines are on the car."
WKYT
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Home built to withstand tornado winds WKYT
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Governor Beshear visited eastern Kentucky again press release
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Sen. Rand Paul opens field offices in areas affected by tornadoes WKYT
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Students return to school after tornado WKYT
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Medal of Honor winner Dakota Meyer helps tornado victims Washington Post
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Tips for motor homes during tornadoes Courier-Journal
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TONS OF TRASH PICKED UP FROM DOWNTOWN COVINGTON STREETS
The Covington Business Council/Urban Partnership announced the results of its work from January and February: 12,440 pounds of garbage picked up, 550 gallons of power washing, 70 pieces of graffiti removed, and 152 directions given. Also, don't miss Tursday's CBC luncheon which puts an emphasis on tourism in the region:
The total economic impact of visitor spending during 2010 in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties was $280.2 million. Eric (Summe, NKY Convention & Visitors Bureau) and Linda (Antus, Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network) will discuss the missions of their organizations and the role of tourism impacting jobs and the economy and will outline what local business leaders can do to create a robust environment for visitors. They'll also discuss how the Tourism Network and local convention bureaus have collaborated for greater impact.CBC
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UPDATE FROM COVINGTON SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT
From Lynda Jackson:
KUDOS to Holmes Middle School eighth-grade students Steffan Green, Ian Brolley, Sean Sullivan, Emma Daniels and Katlin Ashcraft, who WOWED business leaders visiting the middle school last week. The business leaders are considering partnering with the school. The students answered questions and discussed the curriculum, attendance and their school day at Holmes Middle School. The students were well prepared and were absolutely awesome. THANKS to staff that helped to make this a successful visit.More at the link.
CIPS - Monday Morning Message
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QUICKIES
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48 pounds of marijuana found at DHL's CVG location FOX 19
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Churchill Downs doesn't want anyone else using the word 'Derby' Insider Louisville
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Turfway Park expects large field for Vinery Spiral Blood Horse
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Downtown Cincinnati poised for surge in residential redevelopment of old office buildings Urban Cincy
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536 high school juniors in Kentucky get $1,000 press release
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UofL's Speed School to be featured in national ad campaign Business First
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Dogs seized from Kentucky home are ready for new homes now WKYT
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PHOTOS: Dog show in Louisville Courier-Journal
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Wendy's passes Burger King as #2 fast food chain Business First
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UK's Anthony Davis scores another Player of the Year honor UK
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Basketball gods smiling on Kentucky Herald-Leader
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If UK gets past IU, Baylor could be major dilemma for the Cats Herald-Leader
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New locker rooms part of $2.9 million renovation of Rupp Arena Herald-Leader
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NCAA DIVISION II TOURNAMENT BANQUET IN COVINGTON LAST NIGHT
The "Elite Eight", Division II's "Final Four", is at NKU's Bank of Kentucky Center this year. A banquet last night at Drees Pavillion was headlined by former UK star from the 1978 champions, Jack "Goose" Givens.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR. ROGERS!
America's favorite neighbor would have turned 84 today Mental Floss
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Here's a video of Mr. Rogers defending PBS in front of the US Senate in 1969 after President Nixon proposed deep cuts (sounds familiar, right?)
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