Woodford County has approved an ordinance this week to permanently ban data center construction, the first Kentucky county to do so and among a handful of local governments across the country to take such a strict stance against the power-intensive operations. The ordinance passed by the Woodford County Fiscal Court on Tuesday bans the construction […]
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Union discusses Flock cameras as residents raise privacy concerns
What you need to know Boone County communities are grappling with the use of Flock cameras amid growing public concerns over surveillance, privacy and data collection. With that in mind, the Union City Commission and Boone County Sheriff’s Office held a public discussion Wednesday on Flock Safety’s automated license plate reader system, giving residents an […]
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Ludlow presents three tax rate options on first reading
At a first reading for property tax rates for fiscal year 2026-27, Ludlow Mayor Sarah Thompson presented three options. Three different tax ordinances appeared on the agenda for the city’s Sept. 10 council meeting. The options were: Thompson said she included three different proposed ordinances to follow the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and ensure full […]
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Tara Johnson-Noem to depart as NKADD executive director
Tara Johnson-Noem will step down as executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District later this year. “I plan to finish out my time fully at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District and make sure there is a smooth transition of leadership,” Johnson-Noem said, adding that it had been “the honor of my career […]
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Taylor Mill to hold public meeting for new pickleball court in Pride Park
The Taylor Mill City Commission voted Wednesday to hold a public hearing on the Pride Park project and selected the official location for the park’s new pickleball courts. “There are some locations within the park that create grading concerns, would be a lot more expensive in terms of the site work, or could lead to […]
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Wilder proposes higher tax rate, triggers public hearing
Wilder residents could see a higher city property tax rate this year after the city council advanced a proposal to collect additional revenue, a decision that will require the city to hold a public hearing and special meeting later this month. Council voted 4-1 at its Sept. 8 meeting, during a first reading, to adopt […]
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Bellevue suspends use of Flock cameras
Bellevue City Council has voted unanimously to suspend use of Flock cameras in the city and to disable them until the end of the city’s two-year contract with the company. The city has more than a year left on the $43,000 contract. Council member Shauna Kruse moved at the Sept. 9 meeting to suspend camera […]
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Covington approves tech, furniture for new city hall
The Covington Board of Commissioners voted last week on several technology infrastructure and furniture contracts for the new city hall building. The city is expected to move into the new building in early December, and IT Director Essam Elgusain explained at last week’s commissioners’ meeting that the vote had to be expedited. “We’re looking to […]
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What could the old Brass Ass, Brass Bull become? Newport offers a glimpse
Newport officials offered a first look this week at what could happen to the former Brass Ass and Brass Bull properties, while stressing that no redevelopment plan has been decided. Newport Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen discussed the future of the nine properties the city purchased this summer for $3.8 million at the Sept. 9 […]
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Covington parking authority cuts deal to reduce annual payments to city
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has cut a deal to reduce its annual payments to the city. The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the deal Tuesday night. Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority Executive Director Jack Monts de Oca explained the reasoning for the request at last week’s caucus meeting. Essentially, the authority wants to […]