Villa Hills native and performer Logan Wagner has performed in operas throughout the country. Now, he has been accepted into the prestigious Merola Opera Program, a 10-week live-in training program in San Francisco that, as Wagner put it, is “like a stamp of approval for your career.” The program had a record number of applicants […]
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Cause of Latonia Elementary collapse still unknown: What’s next?
It’s been over a month since Latonia Elementary’s gym underwent a partial collapse. The cause of the collapse and the exact timeline on when repairs might occur is still unknown, Advantage Structural Engineers principal engineer Casey Hitter told the Board of Education Thursday night, but the process of determining what to do next is moving […]
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ICE critics get pushback in Kenton County
Following calls from some residents to reconsider cooperation with ICE in Kenton County, residents who oppose that move came to the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting this week to speak. The meeting was attended by fewer people than previous meetings, but it provided an opportunity for county residents who support ICE to speak their minds. “You […]
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Cincy Red Bikes to keep operating in Kenton County
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a funding deal with Cincy Bike Share, known more commonly as the Cincinnati Red Bikes, to help the nonprofit continue operating in the county. Kenton County is among the final parties involved in a multi-jurisdictional agreement to subsidize the nonprofit’s operations. “Many hands make light work,” said Kenton […]
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One woman’s journey through immigration detention in NKY: ‘I want it to stop’
What you need to know CORRECTION: A previous version of this story stated the Kenton County Sheriff had a task force agreement with the federal government. This was not accurate. Instead, the detention center has a jail enforcement agreement and a warrant service agreement, which are distinct kinds of agreements. The relevant lines have been […]
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Covington considers incorporating EVs into its fleet
The City of Covington is weighing the costs and benefits of incorporating electric vehicles into its fleet. “This is not about converting the entire fleet to electric vehicles overnight,” said Todd Sink, Covington’s manager of analytics and intelligence. “It’s about making smart, data-driven decisions when replacement decisions are already being made, and asking whether electric […]
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Roebling demonstrator found guilty of failure to disperse
What you need to know A jury found Suzanne Bratt, one of 15 people arrested in a chaotic encounter with Covington Police last summer, guilty of failing to disperse, a misdemeanor, Wednesday. Her trial lasted about six hours, including preliminary motions and jury selection, and the jury deliberated for about 15 minutes before rendering a […]
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More renovations are coming to Kenton County Schools
What you need to know More renovation approvals in the Kenton County Schools District took place this week. Specifically, the Kenton County Board of Education approved new design plans for renovations at Kenton Elementary and Taylor Mill Elementary. The Board also awarded a bid to Ashley Builders Group for site expansion work at River Ridge […]
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EPA, local conservation org investigate pollution in Banklick Creek
What you need to know Human waste may be the source of bacterial pollution in Banklick Creek, and a study is looking to find out whether failing septic systems could be the cause. A joint study between the EPA and the Banklick Watershed Council, a nonprofit focused on conservation efforts for the water system, is […]
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What does the future look like for TANK?
What you need to know CORRECTION: The original version of this article contained some inaccuracies about county taxation policies. The relevant lines have been corrected. –LINK nky editorial, Jan. 29, 2026. The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky revealed preliminary plans for changes to its route and service structure at a special virtual meeting on Wednesday […]