It looks like Alexandria is getting a tattoo shop. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 16 to allow tattoo studios in the city’s highway commercial zone as permitted use, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The item was then discussed at city council meetings on Oct. 16 and Nov. 6, when it […]
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$5.5M project expands public water access in Campbell County
Campbell County’s public water system has grown by more than six miles, connecting 91 new households and boosting access above the state average. The $5.5 million Subdistrict HB Water Main Extension Project installed over 6.5 miles of new water mains, connecting 91 additional households to the Northern Kentucky Water District’s public water system. Construction […]
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Proposed zoning amendment could open door for Culver’s in Cold Spring
A Cold Spring zoning text amendment could lead to the development of a Culver’s restaurant in the city. Cold Spring is considering amending its special development area zone, also known as the SDA zone. The city council held a special council meeting with a public hearing last week to get feedback on the change. The […]
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Here are the biggest races to watch ahead of the May primary
The 2026 campaign season in Northern Kentucky won’t just decide who fills Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat or whether Thomas Massie keeps his congressional post — it could also reshape county leadership that has been steady for nearly three decades. Currently, the big races to watch are the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and Boone, Kenton and […]
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What does a county judge/executive do?
A county judge/executive is like the CEO or mayor of the county. Although the judge/executive has no judicial power, they are the chair and a voting member of the county’s fiscal court. Their main responsibilities are creating a county budget and administering the budget as approved by the fiscal court, overseeing the funds, appointing county personnel, […]
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What does a county attorney do?
Kentucky’s county attorneys handle the legal nuts and bolts that keep local government running smoothly. County attorneys’ terms are four years, and they are not term-limited. In Kentucky, county attorneys handle all misdemeanor crimes in District Court, while the elected commonwealth’s attorney prosecutes felonies in Circuit Court. The two offices often collaborate on investigations and […]
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What does a school board do?
Across Northern Kentucky, local voters hold the power to decide who sets the vision for their schools — electing nonpartisan board members who oversee budgets, policies and superintendents. School board members are elected on a nonpartisan ballot in even-numbered years. Members serve four-year terms that are staggered so that no more than three members of […]
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Newport to pay for Purple People Bridge support towers amid search for permanent fix
Newport is taking another step in its stewardship of the Purple People Bridge, entering into a short-term rental agreement to keep the emergency support system in place as plans for a permanent fix move forward. The city is entering the with LRT Restoration Technologies, LLC, for the ongoing rental and inspection of the emergency shoring […]
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What does a county jailer do?
Kentucky is the only state in the country that elects a jailer. Kentucky jailers are responsible for inmate processing and maintaining order in the jail. They serve four-year terms and do not have term limits. Not every county jailer actually operates a jail. Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties all have jails, but in some smaller […]
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Fort Wright fire/police training facility proposal, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will consider a new fire and police training facility in Fort Wright, while Newport will discuss a short-term rental agreement for Purple People Bridge repairs. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to […]