Sanitation District 1, or SD1, has issued a formal written defense of its design choices for a large sewer project in Boone County, which have proven unpopular with some residents in the affected area. The defense follows a special meeting of SD1’s Board of Directors Tuesday morning, which was held in closed session. “The project […]
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Ludlow’s Cityview Station apartment development reaches major milestone
Acendion Collective, a subsidiary of Fischer Homes, celebrated the completion of core structural work for its Cityview Station development in Ludlow on Thursday. The event featured a ceremonial raising of the final roof truss for the apartment buildings and unveiled the official name for the apartment community: the Rivea at Cityview Station. “We spent the […]
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U.S. Supreme Court to hear Park Hills grotto case
The nation’s highest court has agreed to hear a case involving the potential construction of a grotto at a Park Hills Church. The court’s decision could set precedent for public policy around both religious liberty and local zoning laws. The First Liberty Institute, a Christian nonprofit organization based out of Texas, issued a press release […]
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Gas tax in Ohio suspended for 90 days after politically charged Statehouse vote
Ohioans could soon see prices at the pump fall temporarily after state lawmakers passed a 90-day pause of the state’s gas tax on Wednesday. The Ohio House and Senate passed House Bill 519 on Wednesday in a pair of bipartisan votes. The bill will suspend Ohio’s assessment of its 38.5-cent-per-gallon tax on gas and its […]
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How Fort Thomas is changing financial oversight after a $847K accounting discrepancy
After a forensic audit put Fort Thomas’ accounting discrepancy at more than $847,000, up from the $322,000 previously identified, city officials say they have added new financial safeguards to prevent years of accounting errors from piling up again. The changes follow more than a year of scrutiny over the city’s financial records and questions about […]
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The deer are getting frisky which means the roads are getting risky
Kentucky officials are warning drivers against an increased likelihood of deer collisions in the coming months as deer mating season returns. Male deer, in particular, tend to be more mobile during mating season, according to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, as they seek mates and new food sources. “October to December is […]
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Newport’s Mansion Hill Park upgrades could go beyond a new playground
Newport is considering additional upgrades to Mansion Hill Park, including new landscaping, pathways, fencing and improvements to the park’s shelter. Newport Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen presented early design concepts for the park at 524 3rd St. to the Newport City Commission on Sept. 28, building on previously approved plans for new playground equipment and […]
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Crescent Springs residents raise noise concerns about public park
Residents living near Lou Hartfield Memorial Park asked Crescent Springs officials Monday night to address complaints about loud music, large gatherings and what they described as inconsistent enforcement of the park’s shelter rules. Residents’ concerns centered on Shelter 3, where amplified music and large gatherings have caused noise and other issues for nearby homeowners. Rosewood […]
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Underused Newport park could become community garden
A small west side park in Newport could be transformed into a community garden under a resident-led proposal aimed at creating a space that serves more of the neighborhood. Residents have proposed converting Freudenberg Park, located in the 700 block of Liberty Street, from a playground into a community garden with raised beds, landscaping, fencing […]
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Boone County weighs street-legal UTV rules for public roads
What you need to know Boone County is considering a move that would allow street-legal UTVs on some public roads. On Sept. 24, Boone County Assistant County Administrator Matthew Dowling gave the fiscal court an overview of how street-legal UTVs could be regulated if the county chooses to allow them on public roads. “Really, it […]
