Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery is seeking reelection in 2026. According to a news release from Pendery’s campaign, during his time in office, Campbell County has seen billions of dollars in economic development, large gains in job creation and expansion of county services, all while the County spends less money per resident than any full-service […]
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Fort Thomas announces transition in city attorney role
The city of Fort Thomas has selected Brandon Voelker as its new city attorney following the departure of Tim Schneider. The city said it extends its appreciation to Schneider for his years of dedicated service to Fort Thomas—a role he has held since 2020. Schneider began his legal career as an assistant prosecutor in Clermont […]
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Snow expected Tuesday morning (yep. again.)
A winter weather advisory in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties is expected to bring several inches of snow between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. One to three inches of snow is expected during that time. Campbell County has already scheduled a level 1 snow emergency to take […]
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Highland Heights council member arrested on sexual abuse charges
Highland Heights City Councilmember and Campbell County Republican Party Treasurer Jesse Hockenbury was arrested on Feb. 1 on charges of alleged sexual abuse in the third degree. In Kentucky, sexual abuse, third degree (KRS 510.130) means a person is accused of subjecting another individual to sexual contact without their consent. His arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 23 at 9 […]
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Fish and Wildlife to host public meetings on boat dock regulations
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources plans to host public information sessions on potential changes to state regulations governing boat docks and shoreline uses along publicly owned lakes in the commonwealth. “Department officials are planning to recommend amending these permit regulations and will hold a series of public meetings to explain the current […]
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State grant fuels expansion of automation engineering in Campbell County Schools
Campbell County Schools has been awarded a Kentucky Career and Technical Education Innovation and Support Grant to expand and modernize its Automation Engineering Pathway. The district said this reinforces its commitment to preparing students for high-demand, high-skill careers in advanced manufacturing. They said this reflects a continued response to regional workforce needs and builds on […]
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Donate blood, get NKU tickets this weekend in Fort Mitchell
The Fort Mitchell branch of Hoxworth Blood Center, located on Grandview Drive, is running a special incentive on Sunday, Feb. 1 and Monday, Feb. 2. Donors who give blood at the location during those dates will get two free vouchers for NKU Basketball tickets. Donor should register in advance at hoxworth.org/donors/locations/ft-mitchell.html.
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Drees shares progress on townhomes at Covington Central Riverfront
Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes has issued a progress report on its $7 million development at the Covington Central Riverfront site. Currently, Drees Homes has finished framing on some townhomes facing 4th Street. Upon completion, the development will feature 16 townhomes, arranged in four clusters of four. Each townhome will face Fourth Street — just […]
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Erlanger dry cleaner to become Tide Cleaners after acquisition
An Erlanger-based dry cleaner will become a Tide Cleaners after it was acquired by one of the brand’s largest franchise groups. Widmer’s Cleaners, located at 3074 Dixie Hwy, was purchased by Consolidated Cleaners, a Tide Cleaners franchise operator. Although the store is rebranding and renovating, all current staff have been retained, and the company is […]
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Villa Hills alerts residents about National Police Association letters
The City of Villa Hills is alerting residents about letters from the National Police Association coming into residents’ mailboxes. The letters contain headers that state, “Villa Hills City Council Members need to hear from you!” Yet, both the city itself and the police department are warning that the letters are not official city-approved material. “It […]
