Northern Kentucky University is once again facing a tough road ahead regarding its budget. While NKU is projecting a positive surplus for fiscal year 2026, the fiscal year 2027 draft budget projects a $1.9 million deficit due to declining enrollment, potentially lower-than-anticipated state appropriations and planned raises. The lower-than-anticipated state appropriations come from House Bill […]
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4th Street Bridge demolished as leaders tout connectivity, progress
Covington and Newport’s mayors joined Gov. Andy Beshear and state transportation officials Monday morning for the controlled demolition of the Fourth Street Bridge. Since 1936, the bridge has carried family, workers and goods, Beshear said. “But the region, like the rest of the Commonwealth, is evolving,” Beshear said. “It is booming. The economy is growing […]
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Fischer Homes proposes 178-unit development in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County’s planning commission will review a proposed zoning change for a mix of two-family and multi-family housing in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY […]
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Newport Independent Schools receives clean audit
The Newport Board of Education received a clean audit for the 2024/2025 school year. Paul Maddox with Maddox & Associates attended the Feb. 25 meeting and gave the audit presentation. Local school districts are audited annually by independent certified public accountants. “Based on the work we did, the testing that we did, the financial statements […]
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They’ve seen the world. Now they want to help students do the same
A trip behind the Iron Curtain turned economics into reality for Gary Clayton, and nearly four decades later, he wants Northern Kentucky University students to have their own “whammy” moment abroad. Longtime NKU Economics Department Chair and Professor Gary Clayton and his wife, Jonna Clayton, established a $1 million endowment to support study-abroad opportunities for […]
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Newport remembers community champion Robert Ingguls
The legacy of Robert Ingguls, youth advocate, historian and community pillar, was celebrated by the city of Newport in a tribute recognizing his lifelong dedication to service. “Black history lives through the enduring legacy of leaders like Robert Ingguls, who we honor tonight,” said Newport Mayor Tom Guidugli Jr. Ingguls was born on Sept. 11, […]
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Newport to continue annual $15k contribution to Red Bike program
The Newport City Commission voted to approve a $15,000 funding agreement to support the Red Bike program for another year. Red Bike is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Cincinnati that supports alternative transportation, regional connectivity and economic development within the Greater Cincinnati region, including Newport. The city had previously committed to a one-time financial contribution […]
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Kenton County considers PILOT for industrial project in Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County is considering approving a payment in lieu of taxes for an industrial project in Covington. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Whitewater Car […]
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Self-storage, RV facility approved across from Campbell County High School
The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a self-storage and oversized-vehicle storage development across from Campbell County High School. The commission approved plans for self-storage buildings and a gravel lot for recreational vehicle and boat storage at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Lickert Road across from Campbell County High School. The site is […]
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Fort Thomas Girl Scouts take pedestrian safety proposal to city hall
For Girl Scout Troop 2231, earning their bronze badge means tackling a real-world problem, starting with traffic safety near the city library. The troop, consisting of fifth graders at Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas, gave a presentation to the Fort Thomas City Council on Feb. 17. They petitioned for a solar-powered flashing light and […]