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White House Rolls Out Strategy to Battle Deadly Drug Mixture of Fentanyl and Xylazine
Often called “tranq," xylazine was found in 23% of illicit fentanyl powder and 7% of counterfeit fentanyl pills seized by the DEA in 2022.
By Ashley Murray, Kentucky Lantern
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, tranq-dope, xylazine, fentanyl, overdoses Kentucky, DEA, Drug Enforcement Administration, Orville Greene, Kentucky, harm reduction
Animal Tranquilizer in Fentanyl Found in 48 States, Including Kentucky
Xylazine is a powerful sedative and muscle relaxant that slows down the respiratory system and can cause severe, gaping wounds.
By Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service - KY
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Daniel Cameron Talks Fentanyl in Northern Kentucky
Daniel Cameron blames Beshear and Biden border policies on the growing opioid crisis, though most drug smugglers use legal entries.
By McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Daniel Cameron, Kentucky, Northern Kentucky, McKenna Horsley, George Thurmond, Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition, fentanyl, fentanyl poisoning, overdose, Narcan, harm reduction
Amid Confusion Over Kentucky Medical Marijuana Rules, Companies Cash In
Medical marijuana advocates are warning patients about companies that charge up to $250 for documents they claim will comply with the Kentucky Governor's executive order.
By Josh Wood
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, weed, medical marijuana, Kentucky, Andy Beshear, Republicans, Democrats, Kentucky weed laws, cannabis, NORML
Federal Judge Could Decide as Soon as February to Deny Access to Abortion Pill
Anti-abortion groups went to ‘extraordinary lengths’ to get their lawsuit heard by a Texas judge, say abortion-rights advocates.
By Jennifer Shutt
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Abortion, Texas, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, mifepristone, misoprostol, abortion pills, FDA
How Are Doctors Navigating Kentucky’s Vague Medical Marijuana Executive Order?
Doctors are telling medical marijuana patients they could face ramifications from drug tests or in child custody cases.
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Kentucky, weed, medical marijuana, qualifying health conditions, Andy Beshear, David McArthur, Josh Wood
Like Executive Order, ‘Palm Cards’ Guiding Law Enforcement On Kentucky Medical Marijuana Vague
Without any standardized documentation, some worry that people will fabricate documents to smuggle marijuana into Kentucky.
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Kentucky, weed, marijuana, marijuana laws, medical card, executive order, legal weed, Palm Cards
In Kentucky Address, Beshear Touts Infrastructure Improvements and Emergency Response While Begging for Education Increases
Beshear called on lawmakers to approve 5% raises for teachers, a proposal that got a cold reception from Republican leaders.
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Andrew Beshear, Andy Beshear, Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky, Juvenile Court, floods, Brent Spence Bridge, Republicans, Democrats
Brent Spence Bridge Project Is a Bipartisan Miracle, Local and State Officials Claim
Biden tells Kentucky "it's about damn time" the Brent Spence Bridge got an upgrade.
By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Capital Journal
Tags: Ohio News, Brent Spence Bridge, Kentucky, Beshear, Biden, DeWine, McConnell, Pete Buttigieg, Covington
Kentuckians Brace for Impact of New Income-Tax Cuts
Permanent tax cuts that went into effect on Jan. 1 disproportionately benefit Kentucky's wealthiest residents.
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Kentucky, tax cuts, income tax, Homeless and Housing Coalition of Kentucky, United Campus Workers of Kentucky, homelessness, KY
In 2022, Kentucky Became Second State to Pass Death-Penalty Mental-Illness Exemption
Research suggests 43% of prisoners executed between 2000 and 2015 were medically diagnosed as mentally ill at some point in their lives.
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Capital punishment, death penalty, Kentucky, Andy Beshear, Robert Dunham, mental illness
Illegal Gun Use is Making Kentucky More Deadly; Red Flag Laws Could Save Lives Here
Under red flag laws, police and sometimes family members can request a court order to prevent murders, suicides or mass shootings.
By Vanessa Gallman, Kentucky Lantern
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, red flag laws, gun rights, gun laws, Kentucky
Ring in the New Year with Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band at Newport's Southgate House Revival
The band is set to perform at the Southgate House Revival on New Year's Eve.
By Alan Sculley
Tags: Music Feature, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, southgate house revival, newport, kentucky, northern kentucky concerts
Hallelujah! The Northeast's Beloved Wawa Chain Finally Is Coming to Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
The gas station has developed a cult following for its famous hoagies.
By Vince Grzegorek
Tags: Ohio News, Wawa, hoagie, gas station, Indiana, Kentucky
Data Shows Kentucky Kids Are Concerned About Guns, Mental Health
More than 15% of Kentucky's children and teens struggled with anxiety and depression in 2020.
By Allison Babka and Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service - KY
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Kentucky, education, guns, mental health, 2022 Kentucky Kids Count, study, Public News Service
Kentuckians Falling Behind on Utility Bills as Rates Soar
Counties in the Commonwealth are taking steps toward clean energy, but progress has been slow.
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, Kentucky, utility bills, energy, Public News Service, electricity, solar
Nate Nunemaker of Farmer Nate's Sauce Debuts 'Covington Gold Dust' Seasoning to Spice Up Taco Night
Farmer Nate's Sauce released a Western-themed commercial directed by local filmmaker Sean Highley to promote the new seasoning.
By Sean M. Peters
Tags: Food News, farmer nate's sauce, nate nunemaker, covington, kentucky, kentucky taco seasoning, cincinnati taco seasoning
Kentucky Faces Another Risk from Natural Disasters: Seasonal Depression
Kentuckians have been through a lot this year, and universities are seeing the effects on students' mental health.
Tags: Northern Kentucky News, mental health, kentucky, seasonal affective disorder, floods, University of Kentucky, 988
Everything Cincinnatians Need to Know from the November 2022 Midterm Elections in Ohio and Kentucky
The midterm elections of 2022 held a few surprises for everyone, it seems.
By Allison Babka
Tags: Cincinnati News, Elections, election, Ohio, Kentucky, governor, U.S. Senate, Congress, House of Representatives, abortion
2022 Midterm Results in Ohio and Kentucky That You May Have Missed
Do you know what happened with state supreme court judges or at the county level?
By Madeline Fening
Tags: Ohio News, Elections, election, Ohio, Kentucky, Hamilton County, supreme court, Dave Yost, attorney general, Frank LaRose
Welcome to the Best of Cincinnati® 2024
By CityBeat Staff
Organizers Announce Expansion of BLINK Festival into Newport
By Katherine Barrier
Popular Breakfast and Brunch Spot Sleepy Bee Cafe to Close One of Its Locations