Campbell County approved seeking bids for two large pieces of equipment that will help the AJ Jolly Lake dredging project. The AJ Jolly Lake project has been ongoing for months and will continue through 2026. The project is to ensure the long-term safety and stability of the lake and dam. To support this work, at […]
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Sidewalk construction on Narrows Road in Erlanger moves forward
Despite being the 15th “most-haunted road in the country,” Narrows Road in Erlanger is set for improvements after Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Mayor Jessica Fette said the city had acquired the two necessary easements to begin working on the construction of sidewalks at the corner of Narrows and Brightleaf Boulevard. Both property owners signed […]
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4th Street Bridge closes Monday
It’s official: The 4th Street Bridge is closing Monday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Wednesday afternoon that the structure, also known as the KY-8 Bridge, will close to all traffic at 9 a.m. on Jan. 12. The bridge, connecting Newport and Covington across the Licking River, is expected to be completely demolished by April. The […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission backs Ludlow Schools’ proposed indoor athletic facility
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission has backed a proposal from the Ludlow Independent School District to build an indoor athletic facility across the street from James Rigney Memorial Stadium. On Tuesday, Jan. 6, the planning commission heard a presentation from Kenton County Director of Planning Andy Videkovich on the project’s […]
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Construction on Charter Oak in Edgewood to begin by early 2027
The city of Edgewood plans to begin widening Charter Oak Road in the first half of 2027, starting from the cul-de-sac and traveling north to meet recent renovations on Dudley Road by the end of 2028. Edgewood City Council discussed plans to widen the road last month, just before the holiday. Consulting firm Verdantas, formerly […]
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Independence defers to police to address parking concerns
What you need to know Independence Police Chief Brian Ferayroni and his department will furnish initial recommendations on amending the city’s parking regulations, especially as it relates to consistency and definitions within the city’s laws. The move came as a response to a resident, Dan Burgey, bringing his concerns about enforcement to the city late […]
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More renovations approved for Kenton County Schools
What you need to know The Kenton County Schools Board of Education approved another round of renovation projects in the district Monday night. Specifically, the approvals were for construction at Taylor Mill Elementary School and Ryland Heights Elementary School, which altogether will cost the district about $29.9 million, according to district estimates. “Primarily, what’s driving […]
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Whitewater Car Wash seeks approval to replace former Frisch’s in Burlington
What you need to know Whitewater Car Wash wants to expand its footprint in Northern Kentucky. To do so, it needs the backing of the Boone County Planning Commission. Whitewater Car Wash has requested approval from the planning commission to demolish an empty restaurant building on a 1.4-acre site at 1731 Jones Circle in Burlington […]
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Erlanger will not challenge Wawa zoning denial
The City of Erlanger announced Tuesday that it would not challenge a recent recommendation from the Kenton County Planning Commission against a zoning change for a property on Stevenson and Turkeyfoot Roads, on which a developer had sought to build a Wawa convenience store. “Erlanger City Council will take no legislative action on this item,” […]
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4th Street Bridge closure set to begin week of Jan. 12
The 4th Street Bridge is scheduled to close the week of Jan. 12 for the construction of a new bridge until at least the summer of 2028, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced Wednesday. The bridge, also known as the KY 8 Bridge, connects Covington and Newport across the Licking River. The cabinet has not announced […]
