What you need to know The mayors of Covington and Newport, as well as the judges/executive of Kenton and Campbell Counties, are asking the state for an infusion of cash that would purportedly accelerate the timeline for completing the construction for a new KY-8 Bridge, known more commonly as the 4th Street Bridge. “An allocation […]
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Wilder UDF to be torn down, rebuilt
The United Dairy Farmers at the corner of Moock Road and Licking Pike in Wilder will soon be torn down — but it will be rebuilt. The plans, discussed at a meeting this week, include altering the building’s orientation, increasing its size, changing the layout of the gas pumps, and doubling the number of pumps. […]
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KY task force recommends easing regulation, more funding to address housing shortage
State lawmakers are recommending the General Assembly continue to ease regulations for housing developers and strongly consider funding to incentivize housing and infrastructure construction as Kentucky grapples with a significant housing shortage. A couple of lawmakers on the Kentucky Housing Task Force during a Monday meeting emphasized the urgency of the shortage as the panel […]
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Residents have mixed opinions as officials mull Union Landing updates
What you need to know! Residents had mixed opinions about the Union Landing development proposal at Monday night’s commission meeting, while officials took notes to prepare to make a final decision in December. The public hearing addressed the zoning map amendment for the Robert E. Reeves estate, focusing on traffic, density and the area’s rural […]
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Crescent Springs blocks 17-unit apartment complex plan
What you need to know UPDATE: The original version of this story contained some imprecise wording and sentence structure that led to some unclear meaning. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused and have edited the relevant lines for better clarity. –LINK nky editorial, Nov. 26, 2025. Crescent Springs City Council voted down […]
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NKY water customers to receive letters identifying possible lead service lines
A number of Northern Kentucky Water District customers will soon receive a notification by mail regarding their water service line material. The required notification is issued by the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s revised Lead and Copper Rule. “These notifications will alert the owner whether their service line material is lead, galvanized downstream from lead, […]
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Crescent Springs reconsiders 17-unit townhouse proposal, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, a one-acre plot in Crescent Springs is causing debate as city leaders prepare to decide whether a 17-unit townhouse plan can move forward. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last […]
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Fort Thomas tables roundabout proposal
In a meeting that stretched nearly three hours Monday night, Fort Thomas City Council addressed a proposed roundabout at Highland and Grand Avenues. Discussion surrounding the potential roundabout drew sharp criticism from both residents and council members. The idea gained traction after a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, known as KYTC, analysis suggested the design could work […]
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Fort Thomas considers scaling down Merchants & Music Festival
The appearance of the Merchants & Music Festival on the Fort Thomas council meeting agenda sparked strong reactions from residents concerned about its potential cancellation. During Monday night’s meeting, several residents voiced fears over the possible cancellation of the festival, a free annual event at Tower Park featuring live music, food, local vendors and family activities. […]
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Getting to work challenge: The first, last mile
What you need to know When Brenden Pulte lived in Newport, he did not have a car. Getting to and from his restaurant job in Cincinnati’s Hyde Park neighborhood involved complex planning to ensure a connection to the right bus at the right time. To get to his job for the night shift, he would […]
