As the winter season approaches, the Northern Kentucky Water District is reminding people to take action to prevent frozen and burst pipes. The types of pipes that freeze most frequently are those that are exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, swimming pool supply lines and water sprinkler lines, according to an announcement from […]
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River Road closed for several hours due to downed power lines
River Road in Campbell County is still closed due to downed power lines reported this morning by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As of 4 p.m., the road has not reopened, with no reopening time estimate. The closure is in effect on KY 445 between South Fort Thomas Avenue and Mary Ingles Highway as crews repair […]
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Covington is using AI, here’s how
What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners voted this week to establish an in-house AI policy for city staff and city operations as one of the first steps in an institution-wide AI initiative dubbed Covington Operational Vision- Advance Innovation, or COV AI. Essam Elgusain, the city’s IT manager, traced the effort back […]
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New police navigator program connects Kenton County residents to treatment
Kenton County and the City of Covington are joining together on a program to steer people struggling with addiction, mental health issues and other social crises away from the criminal justice system and toward treatment and recovery. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court executed an interlocal agreement with the City of Covington to establish […]
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Wilder officials back zone change to allow 19-acre development
Over 19 acres of land in Wilder that have sat vacant for years may finally see development. The Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zone amendment that would make way for a 9,600-square-foot industrial-type building behind the Waffle House and McDonald’s in Wilder. ANDIS LLC presented their ideas at the Oct. 27 meeting, […]
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Crescent Springs considers 17-townhome development
What you need to know A concept plan for a 17-townhouse development in Crescent Springs came before the city council this week for a first reading and discussion after City Council Member Jeannine Bell Smith appealed the Kenton County Planning Commission’s approval of the plan in September. No official action took place at the meeting […]
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What will the future of 9th District, Latonia Elementary be?
What you need to know The Covington Schools Board of Education voted on Thursday to do two studies to assess the future of 9th District Elementary and Latonia Elementary, at the cost of $25,000 and $42,000, respectively. The studies, which will be conducted by architectural firm SHP, will supplement the ongoing master planning of the […]
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Boone County to consider zoning changes that could allow backyard chickens, bees, rabbits
Boone County is looking at changing its zoning laws to allow more homeowners to have backyard chickens, bees and rabbits — but not before seeking the public’s opinion on the matter. According to an announcement from Boone County Fiscal Court, the court is inviting residents to attend a caucus meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The […]
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What does the future look like for CVG?
Since becoming CEO of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Larry Krauter has pursued a forward-looking vision when leading the region’s most significant economic asset. Krauter assumed the reins from longtime executive Candace McGraw in the spring of this year after spending nearly 15 years as the CEO of the Spokane International Airport in Washington. McGraw, a […]
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Erlanger weighs allowing public hearing for Corporex zoning
Impending zoning approval for a large Corporex development in Erlanger served as the starting point for a discussion about public comments and public hearings at this week’s Erlanger City Council meeting. Much of the exchange centered on balancing residents’ ability to speak about public issues with the need to adhere to legal protocols regarding the […]
