The females in the Campbell County Juvenile Justice Center have been moved after it was announced the facility is experiencing a critical staff shortage, according to an announcement from the governor’s office Thursday. “Right now, the situation has gotten too critical, so that is why we are going to temporarily relocate the juveniles currently in […]
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Bellevue residents express concern over potential development
Several residents expressed concern at the June 14 Bellevue City Council meeting about a potential development project for city-owned land located behind the homes that line the northwest intersection of Geiger and Berry avenues. Many of those same residents met in advance of the city council meeting to discuss the potential development at Three Spirits […]
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Local municipalities share input on Brent Spence Bridge corridor designs
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor will be making big aesthetic changes to the region over the next few years, including the I-71/75 overpasses in Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. At Fort Wright’s June 7 city council meeting, City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey presented the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) designs for the Kyles Lane overpass. “KYTC […]
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American Airlines unveils flight from CVG to Cancun
American Airlines announced a new nonstop route from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to Cancun International Airport in Mexico. Tickets go on sale starting June 18. The flight is the airline’s first international destination out of CVG. It will operate weekly beginning Dec. 9 and run through March 30, 2024. Direct service to Cancun is American’s […]
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Moock Road in Campbell County closed for water main repair
KY 1632 in Campbell County, also known as Moock Road, will be closed from June 19 through June 30 due to water main repairs, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office. Moock Road will be closed to thru traffic throughout the repair. Signage will be placed at the ends of KY 1632. Detour […]
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Park Hills weighs cost-benefits of getting a traffic radar unit trailer
Police Chief Cody Stanley updated Park Hills’ City Council on costs for a potential new traffic radar unit trailer at the recent council meeting. The company that currently supplies the city offers small units, ranging between $7000-15,000, which is lower than other companies the chief says he looked into. “Consistency with equipment is important so […]
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As Kentucky’s largest coal producer mines Bitcoin, its power discounts draw scrutiny
Written by Liam Niemeyer for Kentucky Lantern Union County in Western Kentucky has been the state’s top coal-producer for years, mining more than 10 million tons in 2022. Something else is being mined in Union County: Bitcoin. In both cases, the mining is done by Alliance Resource Partners (ARP) headed by Joseph Craft III, whose […]
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Battle over Cold Spring DAV site continues in Kentucky Supreme Court
The years-long battle over who has the rights to the former Disabled American Veterans property on U.S. 27 in Cold Spring continues. The property, which the City of Cold Spring currently owns, has been embroiled in an eminent domain fight since the locally known DAV moved from its Cold Spring facility and into Erlanger. The […]
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4th Street Bridge project expected to cost $68 million
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet gave an update on the progress of the 4th Street Bridge replacement project at the Newport City Commission meeting Monday evening. A representative from the cabinet brought the commission up to speed on their plans for the bridge’s design, answered questions from commissioners and discussed ways the public could stay informed. […]
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WesBanco joins Catalytic Fund of NKY with $500k commitment
WesBanco Bank joined the Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky with a commitment of $500,000 for community development. The Catalytic Fund uses this capital to make non-traditional investments in underutilized sites and buildings to attract economic development to Northern Kentucky and execute high-impact community development projects. “We are honored to add WesBanco as a Catalytic Fund […]
