Fort Wright has approved a regional hazard mitigation plan, which will educate the public about natural disasters, prepare for disasters, and distribute fund reimbursements from the federal government for damage caused by those disasters.
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Kenton County cities mull medical cannabis business zoning
Kenton County cities must decide whether medical cannabis businesses can operate in their jurisdiction. At the April Fort Mitchell city council meeting, Sharmili Reddy, executive director at Kenton County Planning & Development Services, presented the options from a zoning perspective. In 2023, the Kentucky state legislature passed a bill legalizing medical cannabis. This bill will […]
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Citizen petitions for change at the intersection of Dixie and Highland
Fort Mitchell citizens are signing a petition to demand changes at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Highland Avenue. The petition, which has been active for just a couple of weeks, has over 500 signatures and aims to get the attention of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “This intersection has become increasingly hazardous for both pedestrians […]
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Fort Mitchell K-9 officer Tony retires
K-9 Officer Tony of the Fort Mitchell Police Department retired after seven years of service due to back issues, receiving a ceremonial “final call” over the police radio.
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Fort Wright police department to implement solar-powered speed radar signs
Fort Wright Police Department will purchase solar-powered speed radar signs to replace some of the current battery-powered signs, which will be funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and will be installed around the city by summer.
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Fort Mitchell approves hazard mitigation plan
Fort Mitchell joined other Northern Kentucky jurisdictions in approving the Northern Kentucky Area Development District Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which will help the region coordinate mitigation actions in the event of disasters.
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Fort Wright can now revoke liquor licenses over delinquent property taxes
Fort Wright city council passed two ordinances to give the city more leverage over delinquent taxpayers, with the aim of disrupting an organization’s operations if it does not pay its property taxes.
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Fort Wright opposes changes to homestead exemption structure
Fort Wright City Council announced their opposition to any changes to the current structure of the homestead exemption in Kentucky. Kentucky established the homestead exemption to reduce property taxes for people over 65 and those considered “totally disabled.” According to the resolution passed by the Fort Wright city council on Feb. 7, changes to the […]
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Fort Wright to increase traffic enforcement
Fort Wright Police Department will take a more “proactive approach to traffic enforcement” following Mayor Dave Hatter’s orders, according to Police Chief Ed Butler. In the past, the city has tried to give out citations and tickets sparingly. However, concern from residents about reckless driving on city streets prompted the city to address the issue […]
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Fort Wright mulls fairness ordinance after anti-gay vandalism
Fort Wright’s committee to investigate the adoption of a Fairness Ordinance for the city met on Feb. 6. As of now, the committee is still gathering information, and no formal decisions have been made. City council committed to appointing and meeting as a community to discuss this issue after several citizens requested they do so […]