The Kenton County Planning Commission voted to table a decision on proposed revisions to Independence’s regulations on flatbed utility trailers as well other hauled trailers and vehicles, such as campers and boats, at their meeting Thursday night. Megan Bessey, a project manager with Kenton County Planning and Development Services, gave an unfavorable recommendation on the […]
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NKY Education Council gathers to highlight educational, workforce development challenges
The Northern Kentucky Education Council, a multi-organization educational partnership, hosted their Fall Educational Convening at Thomas More University Wednesday morning. The event invited educators and professionals from around the region to listen to talks and discuss various issues relating to education and workforce development in Northern Kentucky. “We’re a region of opportunity,” said the council’s […]
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Meet the candidates for Ludlow City Council
“I really appreciate the passion that both David and the Ari have for Ludlow,” said Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright. “David is a lifelong resident. Ari is the vice president of the Historic Society, and when I reflect on both of them, I really feel like I’m reflecting on two people that care deeply about our […]
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Kenton County reduces payroll tax rates
The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted to reduce payroll tax rates for workers and eliminate taxes on net profits for businesses in the county at their meeting last week. The vote conforms with previous statements from fiscal court members that they would make adjustments to their tax policy after analyzing the county’s revenue collections from […]
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Beechwood Marching Band wins state championships, heads to nationals
The Beechwood Independent Marching Tigers clinched the Kentucky Music Educators Association State Marching Band Championships on Saturday. Now the band will need to prepare for the Music for All’s Bands of America Grand National Championship in Indianapolis on Nov. 9. “It’s about as an athletic show you’ll ever see from a high school band,” said […]
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Iconic Colonial Cottage restaurant demolished: ‘That was the place to meet’
Colonial Cottage, a landmark restaurant on Dixie Highway, was demolished on Monday. The restaurant was an icon of the Erlanger and Elsmere communities since its establishment in the 1930s. The location was known for its fried chicken, cream pies and goetta. The building caught fire in 2021, and the repairs were so cost-prohibitive that the […]
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How does Kentucky’s treasurer impact me here in NKY?
Two issues stand out when it comes to the treasurer and how the position affects people’s lives: economic development and state pensions. Both Michael Bowman and Mark Metcalf, the Democratic and Republican candidates, respectively, discuss these issues in their campaign. Yet, just what to do about these issues diverges between the two candidates. Economic Development […]
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How an off-year election could affect Kentucky’s race for governor
You’ve probably heard there’s a gubernatorial election coming up. But wait. It’s 2023. Why are we voting for governor in an off-year? Kentucky is one of only three states that holds off-year gubernatorial elections. Along with Louisiana and Mississippi, the state’s highest office will be decided during a year when voters won’t already be coming […]
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet hosts open house on I-75/I-275 interchange project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet held an open house on the I-75/I-275 interchange project at AJ Lindemann Elementary School in Erlanger Wednesday evening. The event showcased the breadth of the changes proposed for the relevant interchanges throughout the highway system. It allowed residents to ask questions of representatives from the cabinet as well as the organizations […]
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Covington releases design concepts for new city hall building
The Covington Board of Commissioners released design concepts for its new city hall building at their meeting Tuesday night. These were the first official images the city has released to the public since it contracted with architectural firms Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. and Elevar Design Group in February. Although they do not represent the final designs […]
