A long-planned housing development on Newport’s Ann Street cleared its final financing hurdle Monday, bringing 11 new single-family homes one step closer to construction. The Newport City Commission approved up to $7 million in industrial revenue bonds, also known as IRBs, to help finance 11 owner-occupied single-family homes on Ann Street. The project was first […]
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Indicted Campbell PVA Daniel Braun pleads not guilty
Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Daniel Braun made his first in-court appearance on Tuesday since being indicted by a grand jury on charges related to attempts to solicit a minor. ​Braun had an arraignment scheduled for June 30 in Campbell County Circuit Court before Judge Daniel Zalla. Braun did not enter a plea during the […]
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New Kroger, fuel center, shops proposed for Boone County; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Boone County Planning Commission is considering a new Kroger in Walton. 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 government transition reaches major milestone with […]
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Summit Martial Arts student aims for world championship
When Ella Obeso steps onto the mat, she’s competing against some of the best young martial artists in the world. At just 12 years old, the Summit Martial Arts student has already claimed an international championship and is working toward an even bigger goal: a world title. ​Obeso is a student at Summit Martial Arts […]
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Newport Police recognize officers, promote two, welcome new recruit
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 cityÂ
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. […]