What you need to know The Independence City Council unanimously approved a development agreement Monday that will allow for the expansion of Park 536, a cluster of industrial buildings along KY-536. The move follows an annexation request from the land’s owners in February. The Council performed a first reading of an ordinance on March 2 […]
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Kenton County Schools approve $60M in financing for renovations
What you need to know The Kenton County Schools Board of Education approved roughly $60 million in debt for various renovation projects throughout the district this week, including renovations at River Ridge Elementary, Ryland Heights Elementary, Kenton Elementary and Taylor Mill Elementary. The Board also approved two new construction bids from Monarch Construction for work […]
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These Covington skaters aim to change attitudes, build community
What you need to know Skateboarders and cops don’t always have the best relationships, even when there aren’t explicit rules against skateboarding on the books. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? A new fellowship of skaters in Covington is trying to carve out designated spaces for skaters around the city, ease […]
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Notre Dame Academy president resigns after one year at the school
What you need to know Lauren Hitron, the president of Notre Dame Academy, an all-girls Catholic school in Park Hills, has resigned after only serving in the role for a single academic year. Hitron assumed the role in July last year and will conclude her tenure as president on July 27 this year, according to […]
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What do sheriffs actually do in Northern Kentucky?
What you need to know When people think of sheriffs, they likely picture what they see in the movies, i.e., a community police leader patrolling the streets and solving crime. But this conception doesn’t always match the actual role of sheriffs in the commonwealth, at least not most of the time. Sheriffs are one of […]
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Fidelity’s return-to-office mandate could refill Covington’s payroll tax pipeline
What you need to know Most full-time Fidelity employees will be mandated to return to the office full time starting September, according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. As one of the largest employers in Covington, the move will affect not only the company’s operations but also the tax revenues of the city, which […]
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Covington’s inaugural mayor’s academy class graduates
The inaugural class of the Covington Mayor’s Academy graduated this week. The academy was a civics education program that brought interested city residents behind the scenes of Covington City Hall to give them insight into how different city departments and aspects of the city government work. Similar programs exist at the county level and with […]
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Why did Ludlow refuse to vote on a new city administrator?
What you need to know The Ludlow City Council and Ludlow’s Mayor, Sarah Thompson, laid out their positions on the hiring process of Chris Courtney as a new city administrator at a special meeting Thursday night, a week after a motion to appoint Courtney failed to even get a second, never mind a vote. “Sounds […]
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How Katie Meyer made Covington what it is today
What you need to know Katie Meyer, a Covington community leader, professional and activist, died last Thursday after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. Outpourings of sympathy from the broader community followed, and for good reason: If you live in Covington, Katie left an indelible impact on your life in the city, even if your […]
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NKY Democrats talk planning, conservation and growth at forum
What you need to know Democratic county candidates from around the region came out to the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library this week to discuss conservation, planning, economic growth and other issues on the minds of local voters. Questions spanned a variety of topics but mostly focused on conservation, land use and […]