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New Riff, Party Source founder to enter Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
A Northern Kentucky distiller will soon enter the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. Ken Lewis, founder and former CEO of New Riff Distilling in Newport, will be inducted into the hall of fame during a ceremony Sept. 10, when he will also receive the Parker Beam Lifetime Achievement Award. The...
Storms expected on July 4th in WV, KY and OH
(WOWK) — Showers and storms are expected in the 13 News viewing area on the 4th of July. Luckily the rain won’t last all day and there is a good chance that most of the showers will be done during the evening at fireworks display time (around 10 p.m. in most areas). Storms on Thursday […]
Kentucky, Ohio bald eagle population soaring just in time for July 4th
The symbol of America continues to thrive in the Bluegrass State and the Buckeye State. Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources has announced that its 2024 annual spring survey, in a statement shared with the Dispatch, found a "robust" estimate of 841 active bald eagle nests, according to ODNR's Division of Wildlife.
Where to watch fireworks in the Tri-State this July 4
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – July 4 is still a day away, but not every city in the Tri-State will be celebrating on the holiday itself. Here’s when where you can watch fireworks near where you live: Indiana Kentucky Eyewitness News. Everywhere you are.
Kentucky pauses program that gave companies a pass to dump wastewater into waterways
A contested state program allowing companies to dump industrial wastewater into Kentucky’s waterways without a permit is on pause while officials conduct an internal review of its use. Legal experts and advocates have criticized the program as enabling polluters to violate the Clean Water Act across Kentucky and bypass key protections built into...
People set to leave prison gaining access to Medicaid in five states
People transitioning out of prison in five states will be gaining access to Medicaid, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday. Adults and youth often find delays in getting access to Medicaid, so the department announced that incarcerated people transitioning out of imprisonment will receive coverage before their release. The coverage applies…
Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission
The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars, has new members, Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office announced Tuesday. The commission was created by the state legislature in 2021 and has nine voting and two non-voting members. Kentucky receives installments toward $900 million in settlements with opioid manufacturers and distributors. So […] The post Kentucky attorney general names members to opioid advisory commission appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Hair discrimination prohibited under Kentucky’s C.R.O.W.N. Act
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Black women with natural hairstyles are 2.5 times more likely to be seen as unprofessional, according to a 2023 study by Dove. Most African Americans say they have experienced some form of discrimination based on their hair. Natural hairstyles like braids, locs and twists have historically been considered unacceptable by Eurocentric standards.
Publix Extends Reach in Kentucky
INDEPENDENCE, KY - Publix continues its expansion plans as it announces a nearly 20-acre development in Independence, Kentucky. So far Publix has placed one store in Boone county, Kenton county, and Campbell county. According to a report from Yahoo!Finance, this will be the third store in Northern Kentucky for the...
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