Crescent Springs City Council resolved a dispute over a proposed apartment development on Ireland Avenue at its Aug. 24 meeting and approved Ordinance 2026-9. Developers revised the proposed project after previous opposition and litigation involving the property. The approved plan calls for residents to access the apartment units from Ireland Avenue rather than Harris Street. […]
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From Northern Kentucky to Morocco: How one woman is building bridges through travel
Rolling hills and river towns in Northern Kentucky may not reveal miles of sand dunes stretching into the sea. However, one local woman, Nancy Yee, has silently worked behind the scenes to create a cultural bridge connecting Northern Kentucky’s rolling hills to the sun-kissed Sahara Desert of Morocco. Yee, founder of Open Doors Morocco, LLC, […]
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Villa Hills Council swears in new public works director
Editor’s note: In a previous version of this article, Corey Schalk’s name was misspelled; the relevant lines have been corrected. The Villa Hills City Council appointed Corey Schalk as the city’s new public works director during its Aug. 24 meeting, following the retirement of longtime director Derick Yelton after 38 years of service. Schalk, who […]
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Crestview Hills approves tax rate increase
The Crestview Hills City Council approved a property rate tax increase at last week’s meeting. Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance that would set the city’s 2026 property tax rate at $0.159 per $100 of assessed property value. Officials said the rate combines the compensating tax rate with an additional 4 percent and […]
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Commission rejects development proposal for Union Landing
What you need to know! The Union City Commission voted to reject the Union Landing development project during its last meeting of 2025, citing concerns about density, resident opposition and planning risks. The Union Landing proposal, submitted by developer Paul Gallenstein, called for a 319-unit housing project for residents aged 55 and older on the […]
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‘Eel pit guy’ lives in Taylor Mill, but don’t freak out
What you need to know! A local TikTok creator has turned an ordinary cistern into an extraordinary underground “eel pit”, capturing the attention of millions online. Nick Tobler, known online as “Cowturtle,” gained fame for turning an old cistern under his garage into the so-called “eel pit”. With over 1.4 million TikTok followers and 23.5 […]
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Union approves multiple board, leadership appointments
What you need to know! The Union City Commission approved a series of key appointments and leadership assignments during its regular meeting Monday night, filling several board positions and superintendent roles for the upcoming year. Richard Wilkinson officially swore an oath as an alternate member of the Union-Walton Joint Code Enforcement Board, beginning his term […]
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Union leaders oppose Florence’s proposed 300-plus unit apartment development
What you need to know! City leaders oppose a proposed residential development in Florence that could add over 300 apartment units to undeveloped land along Old U.S. 42, citing significant concerns about traffic congestion and public safety. During the Nov. 17 caucus meeting, Union Mayor Larry Solomon and city commissioners discussed the project as part […]
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Residents have mixed opinions as officials mull Union Landing updates
What you need to know! Residents had mixed opinions about the Union Landing development proposal at Monday night’s commission meeting, while officials took notes to prepare to make a final decision in December. The public hearing addressed the zoning map amendment for the Robert E. Reeves estate, focusing on traffic, density and the area’s rural […]
