This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is expected to hold a second reading on an ordinance update that would ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks. 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 […]
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Newport to add four more Tesla Model Y vehicles to police fleet
The Newport Police Department is adding four more Tesla Model Y vehicles to its fleet. ​The Newport Police Department first added three Tesla Model 3 vehicles in December 2023 and then requested two more in November 2024 after the success of the first three. In January 2025, Newport requested the Tesla Model Y electric vehicle […]
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New water fill station opens in Alexandria
Nearly 270 households within a three-mile radius of Race Track Road in Alexandria still lack access to public water, but a newly opened fill station is helping bridge that gap. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the new water fill station, located in the parking lot of the Southern Campbell Fire District at 1050 Race […]
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FC Cincinnati to build mini soccer pitch in Newport
The city of Newport and FC Cincinnati are bringing a mini soccer pitch to Bernadette Watkins Park. ​The soccer pitch, essentially a mini soccer field with turf, will be located at 401 W 6th St. FC Cincinnati will build the pitch, and any future maintenance obligations will be addressed through the park’s operational budgets. ​Newport […]
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Flock camera benefits touted in Newport; some residents express unease
The Newport Board of Commissioners discussed the potential use of Flock license plate reader cameras during a May 11 meeting, where police officials highlighted public safety benefits and residents raised privacy concerns. ​The board heard a presentation by the police department on its technology updates on Monday; Flock cameras drew the most attention. Though the […]
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New June Gardens project in Newport seeks to address housing needs
In response to growing housing needs in the region, Brighton Properties, a subsidiary of Brighton Center, broke ground on a 12-unit development in Newport on May 11 to provide stable, income-aligned housing. The project represents an investment in addressing housing instability in Northern Kentucky. June Gardens was made possible through funding support from the Kentucky […]
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Newport considers addition of four Tesla Model Y police vehicles, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Newport will consider adding four more Teslas to its police fleet, while Boone County Schools will discuss its tentative working budget for fiscal year 2027. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Pendery, Schabell debate ahead of GOP primary for Campbell County judge/executive
Voters got a preview of the possible future of Campbell County leadership Friday as Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and challenger Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell squared off in a debate ahead of the May 19 Republican primary. The May 8 debate, put on by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, was only open to chamber members, but […]
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Campbell County accepts $3.5M bid for AJ Jolly lake spillway project
If you’ve visited AJ Jolly Park recently, you probably noticed the lake has been lowered and is under ongoing excavation. Lowering the AJ Jolly lake water level was necessary for safe dam work and also enabled the county to complete other significant improvements simultaneously. As part of that work, the Campbell County Fiscal Court accepted […]
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Hidden treasures with bigger purpose: Inside Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores in Northern Kentucky are turning donated home goods into affordable housing opportunities for local families. ​Habitat for Humanity’s ReStores are owned and operated by the organization to generate revenue to build homes in the community. Two stores operate in Northern Kentucky. One in Bellevue at 15 Donnermeyer Drive and one in […]
