Fort Mitchell is hosting an Arbor Day Tree Giveaway at the Fort Mitchell City Building on April 26 from 8 a.m. to noon. The city’s Municipal Tree Commission, chaired by Nicole Clements, is hosting the event. Volunteers and residents will also pitch in, including Stacey Grabow, who ordered the seedlings. During the event, over 1000 […]
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The case of Lakeside Park’s emotional support chickens
You’ve probably heard of an emotional support dog, but have you ever heard of an emotional support chicken? Jim Wilson has lived in Lakeside Park with his family since 2013. His daughter has autism and, Wilson said, the chickens they purchased a couple years after moving into their home have been of great value to […]
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‘We remain their home once they walk through the doors’ | Brighton Recovery Center helps women fight addiction
When you walk inside the Brighton Recovery Center, there is a memorial wall dedicated to those who have died from drug overdoses. “Most of them, we got to know them, their families came and visit, we got to know their children,” said Janie Hamilton, director of recovery services at Brighton Recovery Center. Hamilton and other […]
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How to schedule a flood damage assessment
If you’re a Campbell or Kenton County resident or business whose property suffered damage due to the recent flooding, you can now schedule a damage assessment to help the county measure the breadth of the flooding damage and determine how much federal aid the counties are eligible for. Both counties declared states of emergency following […]
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Ludlow seeks volunteers for Memorial Park clean up
The City of Ludlow is seeking volunteers to help clean up post-flood debris and other materials from Memorial Park, which became completely immersed in flood water after the river crested on Monday. The Memorial Park clean up is scheduled for Saturday, April 12. Volunteers will meet at the park shelter at 10 a.m. The city […]
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Covington amends proposed golf cart, slow vehicle ordinance
The Covington City Commission voted to amend a proposed ordinance that would expand the allowed area where city residents can drive golf carts and other slow-moving vehicles in the city this week. The commission performed a first reading of the ordinance on Tuesday, following the vote to amend. The commissioners will cast a final vote […]
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Kenton County declares local state of emergency
Kenton County joined Campbell County Tuesday night by declaring a local state of emergency in the face of ongoing flood damage. The local declaration allows the county to access federal aid resources and better coordinate with state and federal providers. “It also makes Kenton County, its cities and residents eligible for potential federal aid if […]
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Newport deems medical cannabis operations not feasible in city
After further investigation into allowing cannabis operations in Newport, the city found that it is unachievable under the state’s current guidelines. Newport has held multiple discussions surrounding medical cannabis operations in the city, with some commissioners for and against the idea. City management said they began looking into the state’s zoning tool, which tells them […]
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Trump approves emergency declaration in Kentucky
The Trump administration has approved an emergency declaration in Kentucky, first declared by Gov. Andy Beshear on April 2 in the face of extreme weather throughout the commonwealth. The administration has also approved similar emergency declarations in Arkansas and Tennessee. As a result, federal resources can now assist local search, rescue and monitoring efforts. “FEMA […]
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NKY organizations combating drug abuse receive grant money
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is funding solutions to drug abuse and addiction to help with recovery and boost prevention. Attorney General Russell Coleman, alongside Opioid Abatement Commission Director Chris Evans, announced $19.8 million in grant money has been awarded to 75 organizations across the state. “This is money clawed back from those that brought this […]
