Northern Kentucky legislators announced Thursday morning that Scott and Greenup streets in Covington will switch to two-way streets in the near future. Currently, Scott Street is a one-way thoroughfare toward the South, and Greenup is a one-way thoroughfare toward the North. Rep. Sal Santoro (R-Union) made the announcement during the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s […]
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Project aims to increase high-speed internet access across NKY
In the age of remote work brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a reliable internet connection is a necessity in order to work and play in the contemporary economic landscape. The leadership of Campbell County, in conjunction with Kenton and Boone, have prioritized upgrading the regions internet cable infrastructure. According to Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve […]
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Kenton County asks residents to check what’s recyclable before using blue bins
Kenton County Public Works Solid Waste Management noticed an increase in the misuse of the Big Blue Bins, the free recycling program in Kenton County, over the past few weeks. “Our recycling program is suffering from abuse and contamination in the Big Blue Recycle Bins,” Melissa Grandstaff, Solid Waste management coordinator, said. “We’ve had numerous […]
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Newport Stadium’s stands fail inspection; teams still using field and track
The mid-March inspection of Newport Stadium came back with a result not surprising for concrete stands that are more than 80 years old. “We’ve always known that there was going to come a time where we need to replace it,” said Tony Watts, Newport Independent Schools Superintendent. “It doesn’t make sense to continue to keep […]
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Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission opens new affordable housing apartments
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new affordable housing apartment complex in Florence, Kentucky. Farmview Apartments offers 64 high-quality, energy-efficient apartments in the Florence neighborhood off of Farmview. The complex is a new apartment community offering affordable two- and three-bedroom apartments for families. Each home features a microwave, dishwasher, individual balcony, […]
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More people in Covington are recycling as part of program
“The Earth is what we all have in common,” Wendell Berry, the renowned Kentucky poet, essayist, environmental activist, and farmer, said. It was a fitting thought for the annual celebration of Earth Day last week. Sheila Fields, the City of Covington Solid Waste & Recycling division coordinator sees Earth Day as an opportunity to promote […]
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Fischer Homes to honor Beverly Hills Supper Club fire victims as part of new 60-home Southgate development
Northern Kentucky-based Fischer Homes is building 60 homes at the Memorial Pointe residential community being developed on a Southgate hilltop, where the Beverly Hills Supper Club once sat. The entertainment venue and restaurant caught fire in 1977, killing 165 people. As part of the new housing development, Fischer Homes is committed to supporting the public […]
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Four Campbell County cities see major spike in property valuations
Letters from the Campbell County Property Valuation Administration started rolling out earlier this week in Fort Thomas, Southgate, Wilder, and Woodlawn. And residents noticed a significant jump in their property taxes. Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Dan Braun said the cause of some 40%-50% increases is due to the booming housing market that took off […]
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School zone and speed limit change to Alexandria Pike near Reiley Elementary School
The Campbell County Fiscal Court adopted an ordinance for a new school zone along with a speed limit change near Reiley Elementary School in Alexandria. The County Administrator Matt Elberfeld said the Campbell County School District requested a new school zone be created on Alexandria Pike. “For reasons that none of us have ever quite […]
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Excavator knocks first hole into defunct IRS building
The first hole was knocked into the IRS “Flat Top” building in Covington on Monday. Observers said it was “almost gentle” the way that O’Rourke Wrecking Co. construction site superintendent Chris Ferguson drove the Caterpillar Excavator forward into position, then tapped against the facility’s southern wall. The jarring sound of breaking glass and falling brick […]
