Here’s what you missed in local government last week — read more and look ahead to this week at the link in our bio.

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at an America First Works special event in Hebron on Monday. His visit to Northern Kentucky comes just one day before the Kentucky Primary Election. Find out more at our Election HQ: linknky.com/2026-nky-ele...

Happy Friday, NKY! It's time for the top five stories of the week. Let us know your favorite in the comments below, and read more at the link in our bio.

Where do you get your hot cross buns? Let us know in the comments! Read more about Emerson's at the link in our bio.

The Kentucky Barrels held an open practice at Truist Arena Thursday ahead of their first home game on April 12. Get the latest on NKY sports at the link in our bio.

There's so much to do in NKY this weekend! Learn more about these events and more on our calendar at the link in our bio.

...it's a long way through the office.

A local State House race was decided by just 13 votes on Tuesday, and a recount is unlikely — read more on that and all the primaries at the link in our bio.

After nearly nine months, Strong’s Brick Oven Pizzeria in Newport is open for business at its new location on Monmouth Street. Read more at the link in our bio.

It's going to be a beautiful weekend in NKY! How do you plan to spend it?

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Join nurses and healthcare workers across the country in calling for action to protect public health (link in bio): zurl.co/9jaa2

This will probably be the iconic memory I have from OldestAmazingDaughter™️’s lacrosse career. Incredible team play to beat a ranked opponent and filling the night sky with joy in the midst of a cold downpour.

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Thank you, Tammy Narvaez, for your leadership in strengthening partnerships that support and advance Harris County. Your work helps connect the county to valuable opportunities and resources that benefit our community. #IGA #HarrisCounty #WomensHistoryMonth

In a new miniseries all about the weird and/or esoteric we pull the thread back to The Law of One. linktr.ee/dispatchajax

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Women carrying things. . . Or, get out of my way I’m work’in here!

“I have the right to speak out, to make a sign and peacefully join a protest without fear of punishment or retribution or worse.” – Actress Sally Field Our rights are enshrined in the Constitution. Period.

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The Michigan Progressive Caucus is fired up and ready to get money out of politics, put money in your pocket, and pass Medicare for All! Gone are the days of politicians telling us what we cannot have and should not fight for.

Donald Trump mocks Hakeem Jeffries as “a dumb person” before incorrectly claiming the word “dumb” contains a silent “B.”

In these unprecedented times, it is our job as lawmakers to ensure that the constitutional rights of every Coloradan are protected. Thanks to @kylec.bsky.social for covering the work we are doing at the Capitol to protect Coloradans.

Micromanagement and rigid command structures slowly shut employees down. When people feel unheard or punished for initiative, they stop contributing ideas and simply wait for instructions. They may still show up physically, but mentally, they’ve already checked out.

A $20-25 million nuclear-capable missile, used to destroy a garage cooperative. That's what Russia just did to Bila Tserkva in Kyiv Oblast. Across Kyiv Oblast, the overnight attack killed at least four people and injured about 100, according to the President and the Emergency Service. 📹 Suspilne

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Kids should be playing with their friends, learning at school, and going home to see their families. No child should be ripped away from their family, held in detention. Any country that detains children has lost its moral compass.

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It was great to join BBC Radio Oxford yesterday to take calls from listeners. I am so pleased to see progress on Lodge Hill after many years of campaigning on this issue by local residents and Oxfordshire Lib Dems. The works will greatly improve congestion around Abingdon.

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🔥🔥🔥In a matter of seconds TEN ICE agents grab a man after his court hearing. There is no warrant. There is no reason. There is no due process. Their names are on a list when they arrive at Jacob J Javits immigration court. Disappeared. Leaving only pain.

The world's most resilient McDonald's is in Kyiv, Ukraine. This is the first McDonald's in Ukraine. It opened on May 24, 1997. It has been damaged by Russian attacks many times. On May 24, 2026, it was hit very hard. But it was back in business in four days […] [Original post on mstdn.social]

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“Bibi on trial The strait is the lock Iran is the key Hear the tic toc. Bibi in chains The world is the court Iran is the gavel Your fate is short.” youtu.be/0nCWdXd8Sqs?... #PINKS

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"[Victor Wembanyama] wants to have this feeling and do this 15-20 more times in his career." @anthonyVslater on Wemby's 'outwardly emotional' reaction to the Spurs winning the Western Conference finals 🏆 Original post

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WARREN: Do you agree that it's a conflict of interest for President Trump to trade stocks? BESSENT: President Trump is not sitting in the Oval Office engaging in a high-frequency trading strategy. Congress should get their house in order first W: You think it's okay for the president to do this?

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My GOP colleagues are petrified about November because Trump has taken away every possible argument that GOP reps could make to their constituents. And the worst part is, he doesn't even seem to care. Democrats will win back Congress, and I’ll lead the effort to hold this fascist accountable.

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Have you ever thought that 3D printing could be the solution to your problems? Read all about Kirstin’s problem solving in her latest blog post. bit.ly/4tr8vEX

Shawn Haines of North Fort Myers has been reunited with 13 of her stolen garden gnomes after deputies arrested a man in connection with the theft. More: https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/gnomes-return-theft-man-arrest-fort-myers-florida/71476677 

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Voormalig commandant Korps Mariniers Jeff Mac Mootry: “Invasie door middel van immigratie. Potentiële tegenstanders zullen niet per se het gewapend conflict opzoeken. Door de migratie in een tempo en een omvang door te drukken zoals nu het geval is, ondergraaf je uiteindelijk de samenleving.” (2025)