What you need to know Fort Mitchell-based homebuilder Drees Homes has withdrawn a zone-change application it submitted to the Boone County Planning Commission for a 377-unit suburban development near Union. In March, Drees Homes submitted an application to the planning commission, looking to rezone an 185-acre area along the west side of U.S. 42, between […]
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Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame monument coming to Alexandria
A new monument honoring inductees of the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame is moving forward in Alexandria. Veterans, including former Alexandria Mayor Bill Rachford, Angela Murphy, Terence Bell, Tim Rolf, Ron Allari, Bill Brauns and Steve Weber, attended the April city council meeting to discuss the new monument. Rachford, who represented the group at the […]
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Roebling to undergo lane, sidewalk closures starting Thursday
The Roebling Bridge will undergo single lane and sidewalk closures starting Thursday so that crews can remove graffiti. The work is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Flaggers will be in place to guide traffic during the lane closure. One sidewalk will be blocked during that time, as well. The Kentucky […]
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Highland Heights gives timeline update on park additions
Highland Heights provided a timeline update Tuesday night on the final component of phase one of the city’s park expansion project. City Administrator Michael Giffen said construction on the final portion of phase one is scheduled to begin next month and continue throughout the summer, bringing several new amenities to the area surrounding the pickleball […]
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Erlanger to host Dixie Highway workshop
A new public workshop is set to take place in Erlanger on May 5, mayor Jessica Fette announced at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Led in conjunction with representatives from the Kentucky Transport Cabinet, the forum will feature a chance for public comment regarding the proposed reconfiguration of Dixie Highway that became public in February. […]
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Dixie Highway conversion still draws concerns from residents
What you need to know The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 came out to Elsmere Tuesday night to present on a now-paused traffic conversion of a portion of Dixie Highway, which drew outcry from both local residents and elected leaders earlier this year. One thing was clear at the meeting: Concerns persist, even if cabinet […]
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Covington to host public meeting on paid parking
The City of Covington and the Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority will host a public meeting for residents and businesses to discuss paid parking in the city on May 6. “This meeting is an opportunity for the (parking authority) to connect directly with the community and hear feedback from residents and business owners regarding paid […]
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McConnell touts $18.5M in NKY funding during Erlanger visit
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell stopped in Erlanger on Tuesday to talk about his securing of approximately $18.5 million in federal funding for Northern Kentucky projects. First announced in February, the money will support transportation, infrastructure, defense and education projects in the region. The funding for the projects was included in the congressionally approved federal appropriations […]
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City of Union planning to modernize nuisance ordinance
What you need to know Union is getting the ball rolling to update its citywide nuisance ordinance, which was created nearly a decade ago. During a Union City Commission meeting on April 6, the legislative body discussed updating its nuisance ordinance to improve its enforceability. City Administrator Amy Safran explained that the discussion was triggered […]
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Greenup and Pleasant in Covington to become four-way stop
The intersection of Greenup Street and Pleasant Street in Covington will become a four-way stop beginning Wednesday, April 8. The city stated the conversion is aimed at improving safety. “The Greenup and Pleasant intersection presents unique safety challenges due to the steep grade of the roadway, which can limit visibility for drivers attempting to look […]