What you need to know The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education has voted to seek permission from the state to completely redesign the structure of teaching, scheduling and staffing at Holmes Middle School in an effort to bolster both enrollment and academic achievement at the district. The board unanimously approved the move Thursday […]
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Jeff Wyler Auto buys up land in Fort Wright for redevelopment
What you need to know The City of Fort Wright and Jeff Wyler Automotive announced Wednesday that the auto group will develop property on Dixie Highway in Fort Wright, following last week’s approval of an injection of $1.35 million from Kenton County’s Community Redevelopment Fund. Jeff Wyler Automotive has car dealerships throughout Kentucky, Indiana and […]
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What makes a candidate eligible to run, and who decides if they’re not?
What you need to know A clown is running to be Ludlow’s mayor. Literally. Paul Hallinan Miller is a former Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus Clown and the face of both Bircus Brewing and Circus Mojo, which provides training in circus performance. Miller also filed to run for the Ludlow mayoral seat next […]
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Deadlines to send letters to Santa are approaching. Don’t miss out!
Click here to jump straight to mailbox locations. Several communities in Northern Kentucky have enlisted Santa’s helpers to gather letters from local kids and send them to the North Pole. Santa will even write them back, but local families will have act quickly because many of the deadlines to send letters is approaching. “Santa’s got […]
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Housing nonprofit to buy city-owned vacant lot in Covington
Covington is planning to sell a city-owned vacant lot at 1323 Russell St. to a local housing nonprofit. The property was sold to Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky, known as HONK, after the Board of Commissioners heard a proposal from the city’s Neighborhood Services Department on Tuesday night. The move occurs amid a citywide effort […]
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Erlanger finalizes zoning for 450-unit Corporex development
What you need to know Zoning has been finalized for a 450-unit Corporex development along Dolwick Drive in Erlanger. The Erlanger City Council voted to approve zoning for the development Tuesday night, with only one Council Member, Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, choosing to abstain from the vote. Abstentions count with the majority, and the remaining council members […]
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Kenton County Schools OK final River Ridge renovation plans
What you need to know The Kenton County Schools Board of Education has given the stamp of approval for the final development plan for renovations to circulation infrastructure at River Ridge Elementary in Villa Hills. The board cast its unanimous vote Monday night, which officially allows the district to put the project out to bid. […]
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Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips
Fire departments around the country respond to an average of 835 home fires a year due to holiday decorations, and it is important to stay vigilant throughout the holidays to ensure everyone stays safe.
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Some Boone County election results improperly certified, motion says
What you need to know Just when the issues surrounding last year’s local elections in Union were seemingly resolved, a new motion has been submitted to the Boone County Circuit Court alleging that the Boone County Board of Elections improperly certified multiple election results last year. Additionally, the motion argues, Deputy Clerk Stacy Adkins may […]
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Local leaders ask state to accelerate 4th Street Bridge project
What you need to know The mayors of Covington and Newport, as well as the judges/executive of Kenton and Campbell Counties, are asking the state for an infusion of cash that would purportedly accelerate the timeline for completing the construction for a new KY-8 Bridge, known more commonly as the 4th Street Bridge. “An allocation […]