The Newport Commission meeting on Tuesday was filled with fellow officers and family members applauding achievements in the police department, ranging from peer-selected awards, promotions and the introduction of a new recruit. Awards Sergeant Brian Waldorf, Officer Aaron McNeil, Officer Trevor Ripberger, Officer Connor Bleser, and Officer Patrick Reynolds with the police department were given […]
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Dust off your boots. New Bobby Mackey’s could reopen in a year
In about one year, Bobby Mackey’s patrons could be back on the dance floor -and the bull – in a brand new building. Initial plans for the new Bobby Mackey’s honky tonk-bar and music venue were unanimously approved at a Wilder Planning and Zoning meeting on June 22. The plans call for an 8,400-square-foot single-story […]
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Wilder to discuss development plans for Bobby Mackey’s, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Wilder Planning and Zoning will review stage one and two development plans for Bobby Mackey’s. 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? Boone County preservation plan aims […]
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Campbell County honors officer whose quick actions helped save a life
Campbell County Police Officer Samuel Broomall was recognized with the department’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Broomall was presented with the award at the fiscal court meeting on June 17 by Campbell County Police Chief Craig Sorrell and Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery. The Outstanding Achievement Award is specifically presented by the police department to recognize officers […]
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Alexandria mayor fulfills decade-old promise to bring skatepark to city
For most teenagers, a request made at city hall is forgotten by the time they graduate high school. For Chris Mardis, it took more than 12 years, but Alexandria finally delivered on a promise for a skatepark. In 2013, two 13-year-olds asked the Alexandria council for a skatepark after being tired of getting kicked out […]
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Campbell County approves $71.8M budget, with planned use of reserves
Campbell County plans to draw nearly $2.8 million from its fund balance in fiscal year 2027 as officials work to maintain current services despite projected revenues falling short of expenditures. Campbell County Finance Director/Treasurer Laura Lewis gave the initial fiscal year 2027 budget presentation on May 20, when the fiscal court held a first reading. […]
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Newport Police to send largest group yet to academy
As Newport continues to grow, the city’s police department is growing with it, swearing in five new recruits Monday in what Police Chief Chris Fangman called the largest academy class of his career. Gannon Torres, William Stine, Nicholas Baldwin, Caleb Smith and Noah Curry took the oath of office during a packed room of support […]
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Fort Thomas to approve its budget, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss approval of the 2026/2027 budget and continue discussing a ban on electric bikes on 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 last week in NKY government? Boone […]
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Campbell County PVA indicted by grand jury
Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Daniel Braun was indicted by a grand jury on charges related to attempts to solicit a minor. According to a news release from Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman on June 11, a Campbell County Grand Jury indicted Braun on two counts of “Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor […]
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More NKY cities move to preserve savings at the pump: Here’s where
Drivers in at least four Northern Kentucky communities could continue seeing slightly lower prices at the pump through the end of June after local officials opted into an extension of Gov. Andy Beshear’s temporary 10-cent wholesale gas tax break. Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order, first issued May 5 to address rising fuel costs, cut Kentucky’s […]