The City of Silver Grove is hosting a presentation on recent efforts to address the flood risks in the city. The United States Geological Service will share a presentation on a flood mapping tool, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will discuss their recent study of Four Mile Creek. These two flood risk mitigation […]
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Fort Thomas city staff settles in, shows off new space
After several delays, Fort Thomas city staff have settled into their new office spaces in the remodeled city building. They celebrated by holding an open house for the public on May 9 and again just prior to the May council meeting. After over two years off site in the Tower Park Armory, the city building […]
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Florence to host ‘public works night out’ as part of National Public Works Week
The city of Florence is hosting a “public works night out” where residents can learn more about the Public Services Department and what they do. Participants can enjoy several events and activities “showcasing the work of our dedicated Public Services employees,” according to a release from the city. There will also be educational activities, free […]
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Multimillion-dollar air cargo facility slated to open at CVG
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has revealed plans to construct an 80,000-square-foot cargo warehouse, expanding the airport’s overall cargo handling capacity. An agreement was reached between CVG and Burrell Aviation Cincinnati LLC to invest $20 million of capital toward the project. Construction will occur on a 4.5-acre plot of land at the north end of […]
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Covington schools accept bid for repairs to school bus garage, gym
The Covington Independent Schools Board of Education voted to accept a bid to repair the district’s central school bus garage and parts of the gym at Glenn O. Swing Elementary at a meeting on May 11. The garage, located on Eugenia Avenue in Latonia, is over one-hundred years old. The building has multiple structural problems, […]
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Lane closures to occur along Alexandria Pike beginning May 15
U.S. 27, or Alexandria Pike, will experience single-lane closures to allow for road widening construction beginning Monday, May 15, according to a press release from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The work will take place southbound along the road between Johns Hill Road and Marshall Lane. Sidewalks near Marshall Lane will also be closed and walking […]
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Covington zoning dispute escalates to the federal level: ‘All we’re looking to be is a good neighbor’
The potential opening of a new pet business in Covington’s Old Seminary Square subdivision has led to a series of legal battles between the city, Covington’s Board of Architectural Review and Development and SKLO Acquisitions, an LLC based out of Cincinnati. The lawsuits escalated to the federal level in March, and the disputes have prompted […]
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Ludlow rental property owners: Pay license fee or be cited $100 per day
The city of Ludlow will soon send citations to rental property owners who have not paid their annual license fee of $100. At least 50 unpaid license fees are outstanding, and May 15 is the cutoff date to make late payments before citations are given. Citations are $100 per day until paid and will eventually […]
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Two NKY drivers licensing office locations test out Saturday hours
Written by Raven Richard for WCPO Northern Kentuckians may not have to take time off work to visit drivers licensing regional offices. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will introduce Saturday hours at select drivers licensing regional offices throughout the commonwealth. KYTC will test the new Saturday hours starting May 13 as a way to expand access […]
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UPDATE: Lanes closures along I-275 in Kenton County beginning May 14
UPDATE: “Crews will perform a traffic switch on I-275 eastbound in the project area on Saturday, May 20 beginning at 11 p.m. A rolling roadblock is possible from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to allow crews to move barrels for the new traffic pattern. Once the traffic switch is in place, traffic will flow on […]
