Fort Mitchell has ended its use of Flock Safety devices around the city after residents packed Monday night’s council meeting and voiced concerns about the technology. Mayor Greg Pohlgeers said the city will begin shutting off and dismantling the five devices immediately and will not renew its contract with Flock Safety. Pohlgeers cited growing public […]
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Sexual abuse conviction prompts calls for Highland Heights council member’s resignation
Highland Heights City Council members called for Councilmember Jesse Hockenbury’s immediate resignation Tuesday after he entered an Alford plea to third-degree sexual abuse, resulting in a criminal conviction. During its Aug. 4 meeting, the council entered an executive session to discuss Hockenbury’s possible removal. Councilmember Rene Heinrich proposed the closed-door session, citing the need for […]
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Readers’ Choice Winner Spotlight: The Campbell County YMCA’s after school program
Known for its health club facilities and promotion of Christian values throughout its 2,600 nation-wide branches, the YMCA is more than your typical nonprofit. For over a century, it has played a vital role in building and strengthening communities by offering an array of programs, services, and initiatives to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and […]
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Highland Heights reviews development projects, including community green space
Council members of Highland Heights heard an overview of the city’s ongoing and future development projects at Tuesday night’s meeting. The annual summary included a broad range of infrastructure and planning initiatives developed over the past year, as well as a timeline for future projects. Working in tandem with the engineering consulting firm Verdantas, the […]
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Highland Heights passes a tax break at the gas pump
Drivers in Highland Heights may soon see lower prices at the gas pump after city council passed a resolution Tuesday night to slash 10-cents per-gallon at gas stations located in the city. The decision comes after Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order on May 5, placing a 10-cent gas tax break for wholesalers statewide. […]
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Highland Heights residents create petition to remove cement barriers on Alexandria Way
Several residents and businesses in Highland Heights have signed a petition advocating for the removal of three concrete barriers on Alexandria Way. The petition states that the barriers hinder the overall flow of traffic and accessibility of surrounding areas. Long-time Highland Heights resident Bonnie Pickett brought the issue to Tuesday’s meeting, where she presented a […]
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Highland Heights councilmember’s arrest cited as possible conflict of interest
Several Highland Heights City Council members asked Jesse Hockenbury to voluntarily remove himself from future meetings after his arrest on misdemeanor sexual abuse charges earlier this year. The request was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting, with councilmember Hockenbury cited as posing a potential conflict of interest in any decisions related to the police department. […]
