Wilder residents could see a higher city property tax rate this year after the city council advanced a proposal to collect additional revenue, a decision that will require the city to hold a public hearing and special meeting later this month. Council voted 4-1 at its Sept. 8 meeting, during a first reading, to adopt […]
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What could the old Brass Ass, Brass Bull become? Newport offers a glimpse
Newport officials offered a first look this week at what could happen to the former Brass Ass and Brass Bull properties, while stressing that no redevelopment plan has been decided. Newport Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen discussed the future of the nine properties the city purchased this summer for $3.8 million at the Sept. 9 […]
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Covington’s $6M Axon police technology deal returns for public discussion, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Covington’s proposed police technology contract with Axon Enterprise returns for debate. 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 in NKY government last week? New ‘Swirley’s Soft Serve’ ice cream shop could […]
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Campbell County piece of KY 536 advances. Why it matters for all of NKY
For roughly three decades, Northern Kentucky leaders have envisioned a second major east-west route across the region that would allow drivers to travel between Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties without heading to Interstate 275. After years of planning, funding requests and gradual construction, officials say one of the most important missing pieces of KY 536 […]
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New ‘Swirley’s Soft Serve’ ice cream shop could be coming to Alexandria
Alexandria could soon have a new place to grab a cone of soft serve. Business partners Alex Yocum and Chase Dawson are looking to open “Swirley’s Soft Serve” in the old Campbell Fire Insurance building at 102 Washington St. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zone change needed for the shop to open […]
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Campbell County’s tax rate is going down. That doesn’t mean your bill will
Campbell County property owners will see a slightly lower county tax rate this year, marking the sixth consecutive year the fiscal court has reduced the rate. The Campbell County Fiscal Court approved a 2026 real property ad valorem tax rate of 15.2 cents per $100 of assessed property value, down from 15.3 cents last year […]
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Personal stories drive call for veteran suicide prevention
When retired Air Force Master Sergeant Jared Bonvell was medically retired from the service in 2014, he had spent years investigating suicides as a special agent. Then, he began experiencing suicidal thoughts himself. Bonvell shared that experience at a veteran suicide prevention event held at Tower Park in Fort Thomas on Tuesday. The Northern Kentucky […]
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Erlanger to discuss mayor, council pay raise; more in NKY government
This week at NKY government meetings, Erlanger will discuss mayor and council pay raises, while Independence and Elsmere will discuss 2026-27 tax rates. 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 in NKY government last week? Boone County […]
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Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney to step down
Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Zimmerman is stepping down from the role. Zimmerman told LINK nky he will officially leave the office in October to pursue a job opportunity in private practice after working in a public service role for the last 12 years. Zimmerman has been with the Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office since […]
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Alexandria updates laws for e-bikes, e-scooters
Alexandria adopted new rules for e-bikes, electric scooters and other micromobility devices, setting requirements for where they can be ridden and how riders must interact with pedestrians. The city council approved the updated laws on Aug. 20, replacing portions of the city’s older rules with regulations addressing the increasingly popular devices. The ordinance allows bicycles, […]