What began as a public comment from an Alexandria mother is now prompting city officials to consider how, or if, the city could bring a YMCA to town. At the Nov. 6 city council meeting, Alexandria resident Olivia Crowder asked the council to consider investigating what it would take to bring a YMCA to the […]
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As KY Republicans mull income tax cut, Beshear warns against crashing fiscal guardrails
With a little over a month before the GOP-controlled Kentucky legislature begins deciding whether to again reduce the state’s income tax rate, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is warning lawmakers against disregarding fiscal “guardrails” that they previously established. A big decision facing lawmakers when they convene on Jan. 6 for a 60-day session is whether to […]
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Kentucky allocates $750K to support Covington during major bridge projects
What you need to know With the construction of two major bridges set to impact the City of Covington for years to come, the Commonwealth of Kentucky is providing Northern Kentucky’s most populous city with some financial assistance. On Thursday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will allocate $750,000 to Covington over […]
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Sun Country Airlines to open new operations base at CVG
A Minneapolis-based airline is set to open a new operation at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Sun Country Airlines is a budget airline that targets leisure travelers. Additionally, the airline has a growing cargo operation, as it operates Amazon Prime cargo flights. CVG is home to Amazon Air’s North American Superhub and is among the […]
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Erlanger finalizes zoning for 450-unit Corporex development
What you need to know Zoning has been finalized for a 450-unit Corporex development along Dolwick Drive in Erlanger. The Erlanger City Council voted to approve zoning for the development Tuesday night, with only one Council Member, Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, choosing to abstain from the vote. Abstentions count with the majority, and the remaining council members […]
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Union approves multiple board, leadership appointments
What you need to know! The Union City Commission approved a series of key appointments and leadership assignments during its regular meeting Monday night, filling several board positions and superintendent roles for the upcoming year. Richard Wilkinson officially swore an oath as an alternate member of the Union-Walton Joint Code Enforcement Board, beginning his term […]
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Union leaders oppose Florence’s proposed 300-plus unit apartment development
What you need to know! City leaders oppose a proposed residential development in Florence that could add over 300 apartment units to undeveloped land along Old U.S. 42, citing significant concerns about traffic congestion and public safety. During the Nov. 17 caucus meeting, Union Mayor Larry Solomon and city commissioners discussed the project as part […]
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Kenton County Schools OK final River Ridge renovation plans
What you need to know The Kenton County Schools Board of Education has given the stamp of approval for the final development plan for renovations to circulation infrastructure at River Ridge Elementary in Villa Hills. The board cast its unanimous vote Monday night, which officially allows the district to put the project out to bid. […]
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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on nine-unit housing initiative
Habitat for Humanity broke ground last week on a special nine-unit housing initiative called Pope Leo Village in the Botany Hills neighborhood of Covington, just north of Devou Park. Eight of the homes will be located on John Street, and the other will be located on Parkway Avenue. All of the lots will be infill […]
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Medical cannabis facility originally slated for Alexandria now approved for Wilder
What you need to know The medical cannabis facility that was slated for an old bank on U.S. 27 in Alexandria will instead be located on a new construction site in Wilder. The Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the stage one and two plans for the dispensary at its Nov. 24 meeting. The […]
