Campbell County Commonwealth’s Attorney Michael Zimmerman is stepping down from the role. Zimmerman told LINK nky he will officially leave the office in October to pursue a job opportunity in private practice after working in a public service role for the last 12 years. Zimmerman has been with the Campbell County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office since […]
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Alexandria updates laws for e-bikes, e-scooters
Alexandria adopted new rules for e-bikes, electric scooters and other micromobility devices, setting requirements for where they can be ridden and how riders must interact with pedestrians. The city council approved the updated laws on Aug. 20, replacing portions of the city’s older rules with regulations addressing the increasingly popular devices. The ordinance allows bicycles, […]
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Covington to vote on $6M police technology deal this week, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Covington will weigh a $6 million police technology deal for license plate readers, AI and drones. 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? Covington mulls two […]
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Kentucky law change could add years, costs to Newport’s long-delayed U.S. 27 project
A change in Kentucky law could add another two years to Newport’s long-delayed U.S. 27 and Carothers Road improvement project, which city officials had hoped to put out to bid in early 2027. Newport officials discussed the latest setback during a project update on Aug.17, saying a provision removed from state law this year has […]
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Alexandria planning commission advances 43-home Grandview development
Alexandria residents near a proposed D.R. Horton subdivision on Grandview Road returned to the planning and zoning commission Tuesday, continuing to press concerns about hillside stability, stormwater and the long-term effects of developing the steep site. After an over three-hour discussion, the commission unanimously approved a revised preliminary plat for the development with seven conditions, […]
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Newport considers Mansion Hill Park playground upgrade
Newport is considering new playground equipment and other improvements at Mansion Hill Park as part of a broader effort to make the city’s parks more attractive and more intentionally designed. The city commission held a first reading on a purchase order with DWA Recreation for new playground equipment after the roughly 25-year-old equipment at the […]
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I-471’s Park Avenue exit in Newport is getting a redesign. Here’s what will change
Drivers coming off Interstate 471 at Exit 5 in Newport will see major safety changes next year, including lane separation, a speed hump, curb extensions and new pedestrian crossings. The city of Newport shared at its Aug. 17 meeting that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning improvements to the I-471 southbound ramp at Park Avenue, […]
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Independence to host Flock camera discussion, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Independence is holding a special session to discuss the city’s use of Flock cameras; Fort Thomas continues its talk for a public meeting about the cameras. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
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From shelving books to leading the library: Dave Schroeder closes a nearly 40-year chapter
Dave Schroeder remembers taking a career aptitude test in the fifth or sixth grade. One of the results that came back was that he had a good aptitude for working with people and should consider becoming a librarian. “I have learned that the overwhelming majority of people are kind and generous, and you know, just […]
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Big Brothers Big Sisters match grows into 12 year friendship
Big Brother Craig Gliva and Little Brother Will have shared a bond since 2014, a friendship that began when Will was a first grader at Newport Primary School. He was matched with Gliva, through the school’s partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati, and for years, they met weekly on site at Newport. […]