The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a temporary road closure on a portion of E. Alexandria Pike in Campbell County. The closure is in place south of Cabin Creek Drive between the 0.4 and 0.6 mile points. Weather permitting, on Tuesday, March 10, KYTC maintenance crews are expected to install temporary traffic signals […]
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Pickett’s Corner bike ministry celebrates beginning of 4th year
Pickett’s Corner, a special ministry through Catholic Charities at the well-known Parish Kitchen in Covington, celebrated the beginning of its fourth year at the kitchen on Sunday. Pickett’s Corner refurbishes donated bicycles and distributes them to people in need. “This is the fourth year with Pickett’s Corner, and it has been a wonderful experience to […]
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Zone change allows for (some) fences without gaps in Lakeside Park
Paul Rizzo was trying to keep the neighbor kids from getting hurt in his swimming pool. So the Lakeside Park resident talked with his neighbors, which was a zoning requirement, before building a privacy fence between his neighbor’s house and his pool. But it turns out there was another Lakeside Park zoning requirement he didn’t […]
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NKY hazardous waste collection pop-up event to be held in April
A pop-up household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to noon at Frederick’s Landing Park in Wilder. The event is for Boone, Kenton and Campbell County residents. For more information on the event, click here. Accepted items include: Items not accepted include:
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NKY Equinox to celebrate Appalachian arts, heritage in Covington
Covington is set to be the host of the first Northern Kentucky Equinox — an Appalachian arts and heritage celebration. Set for March 15 at the Baker Hunt Arts & Cultural Center in Covington, the festival is a free, family-friendly event celebrating the heritage and themes of Appalachian culture through activities such as live music, […]
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Ludlow city administrator, former police chief resigns
Scott Smith, current city administrator and former police chief of Ludlow, tendered his resignation as city administrator on Wednesday. Mayor Sarah Thompson made a social media announcement confirming his impending departure Friday morning. Smith’s last day as city administrator will be Wednesday, March 18. “Thank you to the City of Ludlow and its citizens for […]
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Planning Commission approves more single-family home allowances in Bromley
The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended a change to the zoning laws in Bromley Thursday night, which would allow for single-family detached homes in the city’s neighborhood commercial zone, a change that would affect 28 properties in the city, according to an analysis from the county. Bromley Mayor Mike Denham told the Planning Commission the […]
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Longtime Hemmer Construction executive announces retirement
A longtime executive at Fort Mitchell-based Hemmer Construction announced his impending retirement after 37 years with the company. Jack Levermann, who was hired in 1988 as a marketing manager, went on to hold a series of leadership roles, including regional manager and vice president of real estate and business development. Over his nearly four-decade career, […]
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Next phase of park additions, swearing in a new police officer and more in Highland Heights
Highland Heights City Council met Tuesday night, where the city heard the next phase of the greenspace study, swore in a new police officer, and awarded a citizen the Good Neighbor award. Greenspace Study The next phase of the greenspace study, outlined in a recently passed resolution, will add several new elements as part of […]
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Pedestrian hit, killed by car on U.S. 27 in Cold Spring
A 42-year-old Newport man was killed after he was hit by a car on U.S. 27 Thursday night, according to the Cold Spring Police Department. Ivan Chandler was walking when he was struck by a vehicle just after 7 p.m. Chandler was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center for treatment, where he later died. […]