Schack’s Yaks, a kayak rental company, is moving forward with plans for a new Campbell County facility where it will build and store its self-service kayak kiosks and operate its live bait business. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved Schack’s Yaks’ site development plan for 1031 Bud Pogue Way at its Sept. […]
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New comedy improv theater opens in Fort Thomas
A new improv comedy theater has opened its doors in Fort Thomas with a mission to help people reconnect with their creativity and community. Improv Northern Kentucky, or INK, officially opened this May and now offers improv classes, workshops, corporate events and performances. INK serves communities in Campbell, Kenton and Boone counties from its new […]
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When are Kentucky election results official? Here’s what happens after Election Day
When the polls close in Kentucky on Nov. 3, the election may be over for voters, but the process of making the results official is just getting started. Before winners are certified and newly elected officials take office, election officials still have ballots to process, results to certify and deadlines for reviewing close races. Here’s […]
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Fort Thomas to review forensic audit, more in NKY government this week
This week at NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss the draft forensic audit conducted in an effort to trace $322,000 it previously wrote off. 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? Drees’ […]
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Northern Kentucky medical examiner’s office, crime lab break ground
Northern Kentucky is one step closer to having a medical examiner’s office again after state and local officials broke ground Friday on a new facility. Construction at the former Highland Heights city building on Harriet Avenue is expected to begin within the next three to four weeks and be completed in early 2028, according to […]
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Camp Springs artist designs poster celebrating 50 years of Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
A 14-year-old dachshund from Campbell County helped inspire the official poster celebrating 50 years of one of Cincinnati’s biggest traditions. Camp Springs artist Keith Neltner, founder of Neltner Small Batch, designed the limited-edition poster for the 50th Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, taking inspiration from his own German heritage, Cincinnati landmarks and, perhaps most importantly, his family’s wiener […]
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Newport votes against Southbank Partners dues, citing transparency concerns
Newport commissioners rejected the city’s roughly $58,000 Southbank Partners membership payment this week, citing concerns about transparency, oversight and unfinished projects. The Newport City Commission voted 3-2 Monday against paying its annual dues to Southbank Partners at its Sept. 14 meeting. Commissioners Ken Rechtin, Mike Radwanski and Vice Mayor Julie Smith-Morrow voted no, while Mayor […]
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Newport approves $102K rubber surface for Mansion Hill Park playground
Newport is moving forward with a more than $100,000 rubber playground surface at Mansion Hill Park. The Newport City Commission approved an agreement with DWA Recreation for a poured-in-place rubber surface as part of the ongoing playground overhaul at 524 E. 3rd St. The agreement is not to exceed $102,326, although Newport Assistant City Manager […]
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Newport looks to replace $40K arborist contract with full-time position
Newport is looking to replace its contracted arborist with a full-time city employee, a move officials say will provide more tree maintenance while expanding oversight of parks and beautification projects. The Newport Board of Commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance creating the new position at its Sept. 14 meeting, which would combine the […]
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Newport proposes higher property tax rate. Here’s how much homeowners would pay
Newport homeowners could pay slightly more in city property taxes this year under a proposed rate increase that city officials say is needed to maintain services, retain employees and protect the city’s financial position. The Newport Board of Commissioners held a first reading on Sept. 14, considering a real property tax rate of $2.31 per […]