The former Grant’s Lick Elementary School building could soon be transformed into a senior living facility. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zone map amendment and stage one plans for the old school building at 944 Clay Ridge Road to be adapted into the senior living campus. The site consists of […]
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Plans could transform two former Campbell County schools, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Campbell County Planning and Zoning will hear adaptive-reuse plans for the Grant’s Lick and Silver Grove School buildings. 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? Covington […]
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Alexandria considers updated rules for e-bikes, e-scooters
Alexandria officials are considering an overhaul of the city’s rules governing electric bikes and scooters as they become a more common sight on streets and sidewalks. The city council heard the first reading of the ordinance at its Aug. 6 meeting but did not take any vote. The proposal reflects how transportation technology has changed […]
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Driver sentenced to 10 years in Gloria San Miguel’s death released
The man who pleaded guilty to striking and killing a cyclist in 2022 on the 11th Street Bridge has been released on parole and filed a motion for the return of his belongings, including the truck he was driving when he fatally struck Gloria San Miguel. ​San Miguel was riding her bike on the 11th […]
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National nonprofit brings computers, technology education to Newport students
Newport kids will gain opportunities to explore technology through a grant that provides free computers and a STEAM enrichment program for young students. At this year’s Newport Night Out event, Compudopt, a national nonprofit, was set up to give away 100 computers through a grant it received from TC Energy. The nonprofit works to close […]
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Headed to AJ Jolly Park? Here’s what’s closed during construction
Work is now underway on the safety project at AJ Jolly Park. As of July 31, portions of the park are closed to public access as crews begin lake dredging operations and spillway reconstruction. Most of AJ Jolly Park will remain open throughout the work. Areas now closed in the park: Lake access road: Closed […]
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Independence to vote on 336 apartments, space for 10 businesses, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a proposed development could bring 336 apartments and 10 businesses to roughly 40 acres in Independence. 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? Newport explores new historic […]
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Cold Spring asks residents whether city needs a dog park
Should Cold Spring build a dog park? City leaders are asking residents for feedback. ​Residents Racheal Neal, Erin Hildebrandt and Dan Wood have approached the city and presented some possible plans for what a dog park could look like in Cold Spring, including most recently at the July 27 city council meeting. ​“Our big thing […]
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Melbourne’s Forgotten Gods invites visitors to discover mead (we Googled it, too)
Jason Catanzaro taught himself how to make mead when he was 10. ​Catanzaro is the owner of Forgotten Gods Meadery, located in Melbourne. Mead is made similarly to beer or wine, but instead of fermenting grains or grapes, it’s made by fermenting honey, water and yeast. When Catanzaro was 10, he owned a Mr. Root […]
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Newport explores new historic protections for Monmouth Street
Newport is considering a local historic district overlay along Monmouth Street. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission held a town hall on July 29 to gather input from property owners in the affected area. The proposed overlay would cover Monmouth Street from Third Street to 11th Street, along with several adjacent properties that contribute to the […]