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Thursday, August 2, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY EVENING 2 AUGUST

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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MAN SHOT ON SCOTT BOULEVARD THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Police were flagged down on the 1500 block of Scott Boulevard Thursday afternoon by a man who claimed to have been shot by two unknown men. The man suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm. The victim's name was not released and no arrests have been made but Covington Police will offer an update to The River City News if anything further develops.
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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER RESIGNS, MOVES OUT OF DISTRICT
Covington School Board Member Denise Varney resigns her seat and is moving her family to Fort Mitchell. "I feel it is in the best interest of my children to be somewhere else and in the best interest of my family regarding recent events."
Full story: The River City News 
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KY SEES HIGHEST RISE IN UNEMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS IN NATION
From WKYT:
The Labor Department says weekly applications increased by 8,000 to a seasonally adjusted 365,000. The four-week average, a less volatile measure, fell for the sixth straight week to 365,500, the lowest since March 31.
From the State-Journal:
State with the biggest increase:
Kentucky: Up 4,073, no reason given
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PRIVATE EMS SERVICE SUSPENDED IN EASTERN KENTUCKY
Things aren't going well for the eastern Kentucky counties that opted for private EMS service:
Officials with the Kentucky Board of EMS say they have issued an order of temporary suspension against Questcare EMS.
Questcare has been scrutinized by some emergency management directors across the coverage area for slow response times and by former employees who say their equipment was not adequate.
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"After reviewing the evidence in an investigation of Questcare EMS the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services (KBEMS) Temporary Suspension Panel determined due to major deficiencies found systemwide an Order of Immediate Temporary Suspension was necessary to protect the public’s health, safety and welfare."
Full story: WYMT 
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COVINGTON COULD DROP TO 6TH LARGEST CITY IN KY
Could there soon be yet another consolidated city-county government in the Commonwealth? A group is pushing for it in western Kentucky by launching a new website:
The website, paducahmccrackenunited.org, includes an explanation of the Charter County Government document. All registered McCracken County voters will be able to vote on the issue in the general election on Nov. 6.

The organization says the website gives the community access to information about the proposed merger. It features a video and several articles about other communities with merged governments.
Full story: WPSD 
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According to the newly launched website a merger between Paducah and McCracken County will be voted on in November and if approved would make the city Kentucky's third largest (a jump from its current position of fifteenth largest) knocking Covington down to number six.
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LOCAL OWNERSHIP MAKES CITIES HEALTHIER, WEALTHIER, WISER
Hat tip to Renaissance Covington for this article:
A study recently published in the Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society, for example, found that people who live in communities where small, locally owned businesses are the norm are healthier than those who live in places where large corporations predominate. “We find that counties with a vibrant small-business sector have lower rates of mortality and a lower prevalence of obesity and diabetes,” conclude the study’s authors, Troy Blanchard, Charles Tolbert, and Carson Mencken.
They surmise that a high degree of local ownership improves a community’s “collective efficacy” — the capacity of its residents to act together for mutual benefit, to solve problems, and to further local goals. Previous research has identified a strong relationship between collective efficacy and population health, because high-functioning communities tend to build initiatives and infrastructure that foster healthier choices and prevent disease.
Full story: Institute for Local Self-Reliance 
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QUICKIES
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Local firm that lobbies for Brent Spence Bridge and other local issues, Strategic Advisers, hits growth spurt Cincinnati Enquirer 
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GOP committee endorses Massie in NKY Congressional special election cn|2 
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Child left in hot car at KY Walmart, mother charged WBKO 
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Editorial: Coal wins, Earth loses State-Journal 
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Feds want Kentucky to start charging coal industry more for cleaning up mines Herald-Leader 
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Secretary of State Allison Lundergan Grimes continues tornado relief efforts press release 
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KY youth advocate says state gets A+ for kids health this year cn|2 
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It's National Immunization Awareness Month! press release 
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Kentucky Arts Council seeks schools to participate in Poetry Out Loud press release 
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DON'T MISS THURSDAY MORNING'S NEWS!
Hundreds of new residents will start their move to Covington's Eastside next spring; Could Downtown Covington support a boutique hotel? That topic will be explored tonight; Plus, a busy Covington weekend starts today with the World's Longest Yard Sale. Click it.
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COVINGTON REPRESENTED IN 40 UNDER 40 LIST BY BUSINESS COURIER
The Cincinnati Business Courier released its annual "40 under 40" list and a few recognizable faces made the list, including resident Todd Duesing who is the director of operations at the Aronoff Center for the Arts, played an integral role in landing the World Choir Games in Cincinnati, and who also serves on the board of Covington Partners. 
See the full list: Business Courier 
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KENTUCKY IDIOT OF THE DAY
This story starts in a jail and includes this nugget:
Miracle ended up in the hospital where an initial X-ray showed the pill bottle in her stomach. In a follow-up X-Ray, the bottle was no longer visible.
Want to know what that's all about? Click: WKYT 
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GOV BESHEAR VISITS GRAVES OF KY SOLDIERS KILLED IN FRANCE
From the Governor's office:
Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear planted flags at the gravesites of fallen Kentucky service members today during a visit to Omaha Beach, the site of the American and Allied D-Day attack against Germany on June 6, 1944, during World War II.

“Today, we visited the American Cemetery at Omaha Beach with President Laurent Beauvais of Basse-Normandie Regional Council, and we participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial there. Jane and I also placed Kentucky flags at the graves of several Kentuckians,” said Gov. Beshear. “We walked the beach where thousands of Americans were killed fighting to liberate Europe. This place has special meaning to every American. Being a veteran myself, it was a very emotional moment for me as taps was played to honor the dead." 
Gov. Beshear is continuing his economic development trip, with meetings in Germany and France to showcase Kentucky’s business-friendly climate and strengthen existing ties with European companies already operating facilities in the Commonwealth. 
The Governor and First Lady are in Normandy as part of an American delegation in support of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2014, which will be held there. The delegation will meet with economic and tourism development officials in preparation for the upcoming competition.
Image from the Governor's Office
To see more photos of the Beshears' visit to Normandy, click here. 
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2001 DERBY WINNER MONARCHOS RECOVERING FROM COLIC SURGERY
Get better, dude:

Kentucky Derby (gr. I) winner and successful stallion was rushed to Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington for emergency colic surgery the evening of July 31, it was announced Aug. 2 by Charles Nuckols III of Nuckols Farm.
Full story: The Blood-Horse 
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If you don't remember Monarchos and the 2001 Kentucky Derby, the horse nearly beat Secretariat's all-time race record. Watch this now:
"The opening half mile is the fastest in Derby history!"
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KENTUCKY BOURBON CHART
Another fun image shared by those Kick-Ass Kentuckians at Kentucky for Kentucky. It's for sale here.
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WHAT WE HAVE TO LOOK FWD TO WHEN BISHOP'S MANSION IS GONE? 
Headline from The Onion:

Argument Between Employees Shatters Illusion Of Professionalism Traditionally Associated With Walgreens

Full story: The Onion (satire)
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Wednesday, August 1, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- WEDNESDAY EVENING 1 AUGUST

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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SHOW SOME LOVE FOR WEST PIKE STREET BUSINESSES
After the successful Food Truck Invasion and the debate that followed (SEE: Food Fight: Shut The Truck Up), it was determined that similar foodie events should be organized for the "bricks-&-mortar" establishments. What started as an event for this coming Saturday to encourage people to spend some cash at Bred & Spice, a new bakery/cafe, has developed into a week-long effort to patronize three news businesses in that area. In addition to Bread & Spice, that includes Charley Maxwell's malt shop/lunch spot and the Pike Street Lounge:
Our new businesses on West Pike have a challenge - they are located on the far west edge of Downtown and the far east edge of Main Strasse Village.
Make West Pike a destination for lunch, coffee, cocktail hour, a trip to find great baked goods.
Check out the event on Facebook for more information by clicking here.
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WHAT HAPPENS NOW THAT GEOFF DAVIS HAS RESIGNED?
WKRC reporter Joe Webb went to find out:
Davis's resignation was effective yesterday. A Kentucky special election to replace him could be held as early as September 4, but past precedent leads the experts to speculate there will be two elections on November 6. Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe says, "You could have the special at the same time you have the general. Which would mean the names of both candidates would appear twice on the ballot. There would be a section for the special election. Whoever won that would fill out the term to January 1."

That's presuming Massie and Adkins would be the names on the special election ballot, too. Adkins says that's not a given. "No, it's not. I think the parties have to, that would be a logical conclusion, but I think the parties would have to meet to nominate, and I would anticipate they would simplify it and make it that type of nomination circumstance."
Full story: WKRC
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MEANTIME: Surprised allies react to Davis's sudden resignation cn|2 
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SEE ALSO: Sens. McConnell & Paul team up for Thomas Massie fundraiser WBKO 
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LOCAL AUTHOR RICK ROBINSON WEIGHS IN ON #VEEPSTAKES
Rick Robinson's latest column for the conservative website The Daily Caller explains "why Brian Williams and the left are afraid of Rob Portman":
But for some reason, silly season is starting early this cycle. It was kicked off last week with Brian Williams’ London interview of Mitt Romney. Sounding more like President Obama’s press secretary than an NBC reporter, Williams asked Romney if he is going to choose “an incredibly boring white guy” as his vice-presidential nominee.
Showing humor he does not often display, Romney replied: “You told me you were not available.”
The initial coverage of the exchange focused on Williams’ biased question and Romney’s uncharacteristically witty retort. However, the coverage of Williams’ characterization of Romney’s short list of VP choices misses an important underlying point: The left is scared of the competence and experience of those on the list.
Case in point: Rob Portman.
Full story: The Daily Caller
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KENTUCKY INTRODUCES "TAMPER PROOF" DRIVER'S LICENSES
From a news release:
Kentucky in August begins a transition to a new driver’s license that, while similar in appearance to current licenses, contains security features for greater protection of privacy and resistance to tampering. 
“The new licenses are the manifestation of Kentucky’s efforts to improve the level of service provided to our customers, in addition to securing a credential Kentuckians use each day,” Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Department of Vehicle Regulation Commissioner Tom Zawacki said. 
“It was already time to replace the cameras and computer equipment – most of it more than 10 years old – that our circuit court clerks use in issuing driver’s licenses,” Zawacki said. “That made it an ideal time to also make this transition to a new license.” 
The new license has multiple layers of security features, all linked to each other, so counterfeiters must compromise multiple technologies – not just one. 
The licenses’ new features include:• Digital watermark imperceptible to the human eye• Bank note-level fine line printing• Improved dual-side lamination for greater tamper resistance and durability• Hologram with single-color, ultraviolet “ghost” image 
Kentucky last updated driver’s licenses in 2001, with the introduction of digital licenses. The new format offered improved security. Kentucky was the first state to put the driver’s image in the bar code on the back of the license. With the next stage of Kentucky’s driver’s license, those security measures will be tightened to provide even greater resistance to fraud. 
Installation of new cameras and computer equipment will require a one-day suspension of driver’s license processing at each circuit court clerk’s office. Installations are scheduled to begin in August and be completed by October. The first installation of equipment will be in McLean County Aug. 7. The new licenses should be available there the next day. 
Starting in the fall, new licenses will also feature veteran and organ donor designations. 
Customers are not required to obtain new licenses until their current licenses expire. The process for obtaining or renewing a driver license will not change. The cost of $20 will also remain the same. 
More information and answers to some frequently asked questions can be found on KYTC’s website: http://transportation.ky.gov/pages/digital-drivers-license.aspx. 
MorphoTrust USA, which provides driver’s license issuance solutions for 41 states and the District of Columbia, is partnering with the state to implement the new work stations and camera systems, including new security features in the driver’s license.
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GOOD NEWS, BAD NEWS ABOUT KY'S HEALTH CARE FUTURE
A new study issued by the University of Kentucky’s Community Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky finds:
“Since the (U.S.) Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, there likely will be 400,000 Kentuckians that now have access to health care who did not before,” said Alison Davis, the initiative’s director and author of the study. “This report is timely, because it provides a comprehensive overview of the current access to health care across the commonwealth and projects where expected shortages might occur.”
Read this: Kentucky Forward
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QUICKIES
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SAD: 1,194 workers will lose their jobs when Comair ceases operations Business Courier 
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Attorney: KY death row inmate missing part of brain WBKO 
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Group urges kids to be vaccinated for meningitis WKYT 
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University of Louisville considers Chick fil A controversy over 84 WHAS 
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KY has 3rd highest car insurance rates in nation WKYT 
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KY sales tax is 16th highest in nation Business First 
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Court documents: Mom tried to hide phones of ex-Ben-Gal cheerleader/teacher accused of sex with student WLWT 
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RELATED: Attorney Eric Deters issues this release on the case Facebook 
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Most Kentucky Democrats won't speak at Fancy Farm WFPL 
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Fort Thomas brothers show off their political memorabilia Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Dog may have stopped bear attack WKYT 
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Dalai Lama to visit Louisville in May WBKO 
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US digital infrastructure is also bad American City 
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SPORTS: New offers rolling in for Holy Cross senior basketball player Cincinnati Enquirer
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IN CASE YOU MISSED...
PUBLIC WEIGHS IN ON PROPOSED CUTS TO COVINGTON POLICE, FIRE
What cuts are to come to the police and fire departments? What is the City Commission's position on de-annexing South Covington? Should the G in C+V=G stand for greatness? A full recap of last night's meeting on proposed cuts to public safety -- at the link.
Full story: The River City News |
DON'T MISS WEDNESDAY MORNING'S NEWS!
Man accused of kidnapping, sexual assault of teen in Mainstrasse expected to appear in court; The mother of a teen missing from Covington weighs in on new search in the RCN comments; Plus, Kentucky marks the beginning of "breastfeeding week". Those stories and more at the link.
The RC News: Wednesday Morning Round-Up |
URBAN VIBES, VIBRANCY RENEW HAMILTON'S DOWNTOWN
"Studios, lofts, coffee houses make new city." You know, whenever consultants come to town and present all these ideas and examples of other cities, I wonder why places like Hamilton, Ohio aren't included since it is far more comparable to Covington. Check out what's going on up there in the city between Cincinnati and Dayton:
Dilapidated buildings, some 200 years old, are being transformed into swank loft apartments, new retail space, studios where artists can live and work, a ballet center and other uses. The city plans to spruce up its east entryway on High Street in a $10 million project.
The local school district also is proof that change is happening in Hamilton. While other urban districts are losing students, 135 new students enrolled in Hamilton City Schools in the recent school year, Superintendent Janet Baker said.
The district has undergone a makeover of its own in recent years to stay in line with the city’s plans to attract economic development. Hamilton’s 11 schools have been rebuilt or renovated, also adding the latest in technology, to the tune of $250 million.
Small cities can be cool, too.
Full story: Cincinnati Enquirer/Sheila McLaughlin 
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SANITATION DISTRICT'S PUBLIC SERVICE PARK SHOWCASED ONLINE
So, this is happening:
Caption: "A 7,000-gallon cistern made from reinforced concrete pipe collects runoff from the adjacent garage. A roof solar panel was intended to feed a pump for recirculating the stored water. The cistern water is used for demonstrations throughout the Stormwater Garden. The fountain in the Stormwater Garden is carved from Indiana limestone. Water recirculates via a small, self-contained pump and basin."
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Check out the full article: Landscape Online 
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#NOM NOM NOM ALERT!
Graeter's revealed its new flavor today:
From Graeter's:
Our new Mystery Flavor is... Black Cherry Chocolate Chip!! All natural black cherry flavored ice cream loaded with black cherries and our signature dark chocolate chunks. Available at all Graeter's locations, while supplies last!
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KENTUCKY #SWAG
Don't you love that? Me too. Want to buy it? Click here 
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Hat tip to those kick-ass Kentuckians at Kentucky for Kentucky 
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Thursday, July 19, 2012

NEWS ROUND-UP -- THURSDAY EVENING 19 JULY

THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks 
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(NOTE: Some troubling formatting errors have reemerged Thursday night, so apologies for some clunkiness in the way some of this post is laid out. It is being looked at now.)
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COVINGTON'S RENOVATED HOMES TO OPEN FOR TOUR
From a City of Covington news release:
The City of Covington along with its partners, the Center for Great Neighborhoods, Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky, Huff Realty, Sibcy Cline, Coldwell Banker West Shell and Century 21, proudly invite you to tour 5 of its newly renovated and constructed homes in the 900 block of Banklick Street and Berry Street in Covington. An Open House tour will be hosted by the Realtor Partners on Thursday, July 26 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. These 5 homes are near completion and are ready for purchase.

As part of a grant from the Kentucky Department for Local Government for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), the City of Covington was able to take 14 home sites, restore them, and offer them for sale to qualifying buyers. Three of the sites are new construction while the remaining 11 are full restorations. To date, one home has been sold and two more are under contract.

The NSP program offers potential homebuyers financial incentives that include paid closing costs, sizable grants, and half of the down payment. Buyers must meet income guidelines to qualify for the program. Information on the program can be found at www.makecovingtonhome.com or by calling the City of Covington Community Development Department at 859-292-2147.

Please join us for this Open House event to experience these exciting new homes and discover the quality construction, convenient location and positive impact this project has given the City of Covington. Refreshments will be provided.
Homes on the tour include 304 Berry ($145,000), 908 Banklick ($122,000/Pending), 912 Banklick ($174,000), 914 Banklick ($174,000), 916 Banklick ($175,000), and 902 Banklick ($210,000/Under Contract). 
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The River City News produced this video for the realtors to help promote the NSP homes for sale. Check out the great deals!
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NOW FOR THE NEWS...
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HOMELESS MAN ARRESTED FOR STABBING OTHER HOMELESS MAN
A fight between homeless men led to the stabbing early Thursday morning at Covington Landing. Police have arrested Nicholas Howard, 33, and charged him with first degree assault and tampering with evidence. The stabbing victim, David Abrams 49, is recovering at University Hospital in Cincinnati and is expected to survive. 
Nicholas Howard
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Another tragedy involves a homeless man...
The body found in Banklick Creek has been identified:
On Thursday, Fort Wright police say they'd learned the man was Paul Sloan. He was homeless and police say they believe he died of natural causes.
Full story: WKRC 
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MAYOR, CITY MANAGER REACT TO FIRE CHIEF'S RETIREMENT
"I am sorry to see him leave," said Mayor Chuck Scheper. City leaders react to the announced retirement of Covington's Fire Chief. Details at the link.
Full story: The River City News 
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In case you missed, only The River City News spoke with Chief Chuck Norris about his impending retirement. For that story, click the link below.
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SEE ALSO: New Facebook group created to support keeping the Covington Fire Department and EMS in tact Facebook
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DON'T MISS THURSDAY MORNING'S NEWS
The fire chief isn't the only high-ranking official in town to announce his planned retirement this week; Kroger may soon charge you more if you use a credit card; A KY teen is badly beaten in possible anti-gay attack; Plus, Groundbreaking on a micro-brewery in Newport today. Go on and click it.
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REPOST: PHOTOS OF STORM DAMAGE IN COVINGTON NEIGHBORHOODS
Wind & lightning wreak tree havoc in Covington damaging homes, cars, and Linden Grove Cemetery. Tons of pics at the link. Click the link below. 
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SEE ALSO: A Kentucky weather siren is repaired after it was zapped by lightning WKYT 
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QUICKIES
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Insurance agent wanted in Kenton Co, accused of stealing $500,000 WKRC 
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Woman pulled from Ohio River alive six hours after jumping from bridge Cincinnati Enquirer 
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Mountaintop removal coal is mostly exported WFPL 
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Mitt Romney will send representative to Kentucky's Fancy Farm WFPL 
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Suspect arrested after overdosing on bath salts and falling through hospital ceiling without pants on WKYT 
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POLITICS
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CHARGE OF ANARCHY EMERGES IN NKY CONGRESSIONAL RACE
Dramatic developments in the race for Kentucky's Fourth Congressional District seat. First, the Kentucky-based executive director of a Texas-based Super PAC that bolstered Republican nominiee Thomas Massie past his GOP rivals, faced a DUI charge this week:
Preston Bates, 23, the executive director of Liberty for All, refused to give a corrections officer any personal information other than his name and then said that he was an “anarchist” when he was arrested last July near the University of Louisville. According to the arrest report, Bates pulled up to a residence on Bellamy Place at 3 a.m. July 3, 2011, but when he couldn’t get into the residence, Bates backed his car into an iron fence.
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“Preston made a mistake and has taken full responsibility for his actions. I believe now, as I did when I hired him, that Preston is dedicated to our organization’s efforts to advance the economic and personal freedoms that have made our country the greatest nation on earth,” Ramsey said in the statement. “One might say, after all, that the greatest benefit of a society built on freedom is the ability to learn from the things we wish we’d done differently.”
Full story: cn|2 
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“I call upon Tom Massie to disavow the Ron Paul/Texas Liberty for All SuperPAC Tell them to leave Kentucky and stay out of this race for Congress,” says Bill Adkins. The Texas SuperPAC is currently operating out of a storefront in Bellevue, Kentucky. “Liberty for All and its leaders are far out of touch with the values of Kentuckians in the 4th District. Their executive director is a confirmed anarchist. Anarchists do not believe in any authority, anarchists have no respect for government and anarchists often use violent means to achieve their goals. Their positions are un-American.”
Full statement: Bill Adkins 
| SEE ALSO: Because Thomas Massie quit his job as Lewis County Judge-Executive after less than two years in order to focus on his race for Congress, Governor Beshear appointed a new J-E today press release  | KY UNEMPLOYMENT RATE HOLDS STEADY AT 8.2% From a state news release:
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate in June 2012 held at 8.2 percent for the second straight month, according to the Office of Employment and Training (OET), an agency of the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet.
The preliminary June 2012 jobless rate was 1.4 percentage points below the 9.6 percent rate recorded for the state in June 2011. The U.S. seasonally adjusted jobless rate also remained at 8.2 percent from May 2012 to June 2012, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Labor force statistics, including the unemployment rate, are based on estimates and are compiled to measure trends rather than actually to count people working. In June 2012, Kentucky’s civilian labor force was 2,068,524, an increase of 2,622 individuals compared to the previous month. “We continue to be on a growth path,” said economist Manoj Shanker of the OET. “We have added more than 4,000 jobs for two months in a row. Job growth continues to outstrip the number of people entering the job market, helping to keep down the unemployment rate.”
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MAYORS: ECONOMY IS GROWING BUT WE WANT MORE INFRASTRUCTURE
According to the Washington Post article, the economies of the nation's cities are on the rebound but the state and federal governments must start paying more attention to infrastructure in order for the fragile growth to continue:
The report, prepared by HIS Global Insight, forecasts that 300 of the country’s 363 metropolitan areas will experience real economic growth by the end of the year. The total gross metropolitan product grew by 1.7 percent last year and expanded in 267 metropolitan areas; this year, the report predicts, the average growth of all 363 areas will be just below 1.8 percent. (snip) But mayors attending the conference’s summer meeting in Philadelphia pleaded with federal and state governments, as well as both presidential candidates, to increase the amount of funding for infrastructure — including roads, bridges, water and sewer systems and other transportation investments. Public spending on infrastructure in the United States has fallen to 2.4 percent of the gross domestic product, the group said, something that needs to be increased in order for growth to continue.
Full story: Washington Post 
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WHERE STATE TRANSPORTATION DOLLARS GO:
From the Atlantic Cities:
Transportation funding is complex. Literally trillions of dollars are constantly at work or on the boards for one thing or another. The type of spending ranges from building overpasses to laying light rail tracks to painting those white-line bicycle riders on the asphalt in bike lanes. And so much more. Trying to define exactly where every transportation dollar in the U.S. goes is probably more effort than it's worth. Understanding generally where that money goes, however, is both doable and informative. A new report has tracked the spending priorities of each state, as laid out in their state transportation improvement programs (STIP).
Full analysis: The Atlantic Cities 
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SEE ALSO: The percentage of Americans who thinkt he country is headed in the right direction is now the highest that it has been in two years Politico 
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KY SPENT $1.29 BILLION ON BUSINESS INCENTIVES FROM 2001-10
The state spent more than $1.2 billion on economic development incentives with no real measure for their effectiveness:
The 577 companies that took incentives reported creating 55,173 jobs in the state from 2001 to 2010, more than two-thirds of them in the manufacturing sector. The gross cost per job was $23,385, according to the report by Anderson Economic Group of Chicago. (snip) Testifying Thursday, senior consultant Caroline Sallee said her firm's findings had gaps. It's impossible to know how many jobs would have been created anyway if the state hadn't offered incentives, she said. And it's hard to say, when considering the total cost of incentives, what the state simultaneously gained from those jobs through taxes it collected from workers and the money they spent in their communities, she said.
The full story indicates that Kentucky still lags its neighbors in business development but there are some bright spots. Click it. Herald-Leader/John Cheves 
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TASK FORCE TO REVIEW STATE'S ALCOHOL LAWS
Covington's state representative, Arnold Simpson was in the news recently for his push to allow liquor sales while polls are open on election day, and now the Governor has ordered a review of Kentucky's alcohol laws:
“Many groups, including licensees, state regulators, law enforcement and private citizens have called for statutory reform of our alcoholic beverage laws. They agree that Kentucky’s current laws do not adequately account for a 21st-century economy and standard of law,” Beshear said in a statement. “A task force that includes members from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and professions is best suited to identify the problems, debate policy and make recommendations for improvements.” Beshear noted that Kentucky has more than 13,000 licenses issued to manufacturers, distributors and retailers for alcoholic beverages. There are more than 70 different license types to regulate those operations, he said, adding that these businesses not only generate millions of dollars for the Kentucky economy every year but also attract tourists.
Herald-Leader 
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MORE QUICKIES
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NKY Health Dept says there were 11 new cases of whooping cough reported this week, and calls it an outbreak Twitter 
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NKAPC looks for new land management software Building Cincinnati 
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Editorial: Cincinnati, don't apologize! Cincinnati Enquirer 
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For 3CDC the work is never done in Downtown Cincinnati Business Courier 
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 
From the City of Taylor Mill:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contacted us today and indicated that the Old Taylor Mill Road and Taylor Creek Subdivision Closures originally planned for 9:30 am on Friday morning will now not occur until 10:00 am on Saturday morning. Please note all road closures are anticipated to last through October 31, 2012.
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DAD DENIES DAUGHTER'S MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION TRIP TO DISNEY
A 4-year old Kentucky girl who has completed leukemia treatments will not get to go to Disney World because her father thinks other kids should:
The Sentinel-Tribune in Bowling Green reports McKenna May of Haskins completed treatment for leukemia but couldn't go to Disney because both parents had to agree. William May of Toledo says he thinks trips should go to sick children in more dire circumstances than his daughter. A Make-A-Wish official says the girl's treatment struggles qualified her for a wish.
Full story: WKYT
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THE POINT/ARC IN COVINGTON OPENS SCREEN PRINTING BUSINESS
The new business will help fund the agency:
The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky serves area residents who are developmentally disabled. Brian Harper, of Covington, along with John Foppe of Alexandria, have known each other for years through the Special Olympics. They decided to ask The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky to join in on this business venture.
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SPORTS
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UK Football coach Joker Phillips talks about being on the hot seat Herald-Leader 
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Zippy Chippy, the "losingest" race horse, makes friends in retirement Herald-Leader
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MOTHER OF GOD CHURCH AUCTIONING OFF ITEMS
From the Mother of God:
Check out the Everything But The House website. There are several items from Mother of God Church up for auction. A large number of those items can be found under the category "religious" at the following link. Bidding ends Sunday, July 22nd, 2012 at 4:00PM ET.
So what are some of the items up for grabs? Take a look:
$60-65
Lot of priest's liturgical garments, including three modern amice vestments (one in white linen [Christmas, Easter, Feast Day use], one violet linen [Advent and Lenten use], and one red synthetic fiber [with a Pentecostal motif]), as well as six various stoles, all in synthetic fibers, most with cross designs, one with a Eucharistic wheat and grapevine motif. From the collections of Mother of God Church, in Covington, Kentucky.Condition: Good, some general wear, a few light stains, etc.   |
Currently $18-20
Pair of simple vintage, 1960's or 70's light natural oak finish Prie Dieux, or kneelers, with veneer arm rests and vinyl covered keen rests. Simple in design, with a shelf for prayer books, simple tapered lines. From the collections of Mother of God Church, in Covington, Kentucky. Condition: Good, have some age and use consistent wear, a few nicks and chips, etc. |
Right now: $10-12
Lot of three Eucharistic patens, as well as a chalice cover, in silver plate and brass tone metal. Includes an oval paten and two round pieces, each with pierced metal handles. Two of the handles have the "IHS" motif. The chalice coveris in gold tone metal with a stylized heart and cross motif , with a corss finial. From the collections of Mother of God Church, in Covington, Kentucky. Condition: Good, general wear from use.
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NEW STUDY FINDS AMERICANS NEED 6 HOURS OF SLEEP AT WORK
LOL:
"Millions of people are staying up way too late at work," said endocrinologist Hannah Presnall, adding that in order for the body to function properly, workers should arrive at their job, check and send e-mails for two to three hours, and be asleep by 11:30 a.m. at the latest.
Full story: The Onion (Satire)
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