There will be multiple road closures along U.S. Route 42 westbound near the I-71/I-75 exit beginning Wednesday evening, according to a travel advisory issued by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The closures will occur at various locations and times until Saturday morning. The advisory states that work is related to safety improvement along the road. To […]
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Boone County Schools to be reimbursed by county for transportation of non-public school students
Boone County Schools will receive a check this year after the fiscal court voted to reimburse them for all non-public student transportation at Tuesday’s meeting. Rob Notton, county treasurer and finance director, detailed to the court the meaning behind the resolution. “This is an annual resolution to apply for funds from the state,” Naughton said. […]
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Ohio River named second-most endangered river in US
Written by Taylor Nimmo for WCPO The Ohio River was listed as the second-most endangered river in the U.S. in a recent report by American Rivers. According to the nonprofit formed to protect and restore rivers, pollution is the biggest problem impacting the Ohio River. Mining, manufacturing and chemical production are threatening the river, which […]
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NKY organizations get more than $3.8 million in funding
Several Northern Kentucky organizations were presented with more than $3.8 million for transportation projects and local nonprofit organizations in Boone County Tuesday at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District. New Day Ranch received just over $66,000 and will use the money to help further their organization’s mission to use horses to help individuals navigate life […]
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Florence gears up for spring cleaning
Dispose of your unwanted debris during Florence’s Annual Spring Clean Up Week, beginning April 24 through April 30. All unwanted debris can be disposed of at the Public Services Maintenance Facility located at 7850 Tanners Lane, Florence. The event is available for Florence residents only, and participants must show proof of residency. Computer and electronic […]
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Collaboration, ‘complete streets,’ focus of Kenton County mayors’ group gathering
It’s a fact of life: Warmer spring temperatures mean the season of road closures, orange barrels, and heavy traffic is upon us. With a busy season of upcoming road maintenance projects on the horizon, Kenton county mayors were eager to hear an update from Bob Yaeger, chief district engineer at Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 […]
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Saturday morning fire prompts Newport commissioner to call River Metals Recycling a ‘nuisance’
The smoke rising from Newport Saturday morning originated from a fire at River Metals Recycling, according to Campbell County dispatch. The City of Newport said on its Facebook page that the fire was out by about 11:40 a.m., though smoke could still be seen coming from the site at that time. “A fire started River […]
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Truck accident downs power lines on Stevenson Road in Erlanger
A garbage truck crashed into and knocked over some power lines on Stevenson Road near the Shadyside Drive intersection, according to Erlanger Fire and Emergency Services. Fire personnel are on the scene. No injuries have been reported. Drivers are recommended to avoid the area. The fire department could not determine how long it will take […]
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Covington short term rental public hearing: ‘It will be a balancing act’
“If you’re here thinking that this is a debate about whether we should regulate short-term rentals, you’re in the wrong place,” said Covington City Solicitor David Davidson at a public hearing at The Carnegie on Wednesday night. “We already regulated short-term rentals, and the question is, how are we going to change what we’re doing […]
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Covington Commission issues bonds to local developer for Latonia complex
The Covington Commission unanimously voted to issue an industrial revenue bond to Latonia Bulk LLC, a subsidiary of local developer CovCor Real Estate Investments, at Tuesday’s legislative meeting. Located on West 38th Street in Latonia, the development will be the city’s first new industrial build in decades. The city will issue up to $18 million […]
