The Fort Thomas City Council on June 15 approved the second reading of its 2026–2027 fiscal year budget, along with a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and updated personnel and pay classifications for the year ahead. The new budget outlines $19.28 million in general fund revenues, with additional revenues from the health insurance […]
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Decision on e‑bike sidewalk ban delayed in Fort Thomas
Discussion of a proposed ban on electric bikes on sidewalks was postponed during the Fort Thomas City Council’s meeting Monday because not all council members were present. Police Chief Casey Kilgore said the issue remains complex. “We have about 4,000 kids here, still allowing them to access e-scooters and bikes and sidewalks and everything else, […]
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Fort Thomas native stars in Apple TV film directed by John Travolta
Fort Thomas native Kelly Eviston-Quinnett still sounds a little awed when she talks about stepping onto a film set as an actress directed by John Travolta: not with disbelief, but with the kind of grounded gratitude that comes from knowing exactly how much work it took to get there. Eviston‑Quinnett stars in John Travolta’s directorial […]
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Fort Wright leaders say budget reflects ongoing infrastructure, safety needs
Fort Wright City Council members outlined a spending plan for the next fiscal year, which they described at Wednesday’s regular meeting as steady, conservative, and reflective of ongoing infrastructure and safety needs. Council held the first reading of its budget ordinance for fiscal year 2026-2027 at the meeting. The current fiscal year ends June 30, with the […]
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Fort Thomas to rework proposed e-bike, high-speed scooter ban on sidewalks
After two previous readings of a proposal to ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks, Fort Thomas leaders have opted to go back to the drawing board. An incident in which a community member and her dog were hit by people riding electric vehicles behind her was brought up at Monday’s city council […]
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Fort Mitchell discusses employee raises, projects as part of ‘well thought-out budget’
The City of Fort Mitchell reported that it is under budget for this fiscal year at this month’s meeting. The mayor, council members, and department heads discussed the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, at the council meeting on May 18, 2026. Previous Fort Mitchell Mayor Hehman’s top priorities for the […]
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Street near former Drawbridge Inn site set to reopen as development progresses
Fort Mitchell residents will be relieved to learn that the portion of Royal Drive closed for construction at the former Drawbridge Inn property is set to open in the coming months. Work on the mixed-use development at the former site is moving along after the long-vacant building went up for sale in 2012. The 26‑acre […]
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Fort Wright chooses playground for former civic club property
The type of playground coming to the former Fort Wright Civic Club property has been chosen, and is expected to be completed by the end of August. Fort Wright City Council heard a presentation at their May 6 meeting from MotzScapes, a Cincinnati-based playground construction company. The playground they will move forward with is intended […]
