Elsmere is getting a new public works building. “This is long overdue for the city,” said Mayor Marty Lenhof. The Elsmere City Council unanimously approved the design contract and proposed budget of $6.4 million for the project, intended to house all public works offices and vehicles under one roof at 717 Bedinger St. next to […]
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Meta settles with Kentucky, other states, including changes for kids’ safety
Social media giant Meta has agreed to settle a multi-state lawsuit for $17.1 billion and make changes to its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, for children’s safety, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Wednesday morning. Coleman’s office said in a press release that under the terms of the settlement, which is still subject to approval by […]
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Walton Fire Protection District to break ground on new training center
The Walton Fire Protection District is set to break ground on its new training center in September. The new training center at 40 Depot Street will be part of the first phase of a larger Training Center designed to better educate current and future Fire and EMS personnel. The ceremony is slated for Sept. 18 […]
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Covington Public Works to buy 10 new vehicles
The Covington Board of Commissioners voted to purchase ten new vehicles for the city’s Public Works Department Tuesday night. The money for the vehicle purchases had previously been set aside during the city’s yearly budgeting process. The specific vehicles, the vendors and the total cost to purchase the vehicles are listed below. Vehicle Vendor Quantity […]
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Athena Hospitality proposes $100M mixed-use hotel development in Florence
What you need to know A Florence-based hospitality company is looking to expand its footprint within the city after proposing an upscale mixed-use development anchored by two hotels and a sit-down restaurant. Athena Hospitality Group owns and operates several hotels throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana and New Jersey. The firm’s portfolio includes brands from some of […]
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Crescent Springs Council approves settlement for Ireland Avenue development
Crescent Springs City Council resolved a dispute over a proposed apartment development on Ireland Avenue at its Aug. 24 meeting and approved Ordinance 2026-9. Developers revised the proposed project after previous opposition and litigation involving the property. The approved plan calls for residents to access the apartment units from Ireland Avenue rather than Harris Street. […]
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Kentucky’s road projects down by more than 50% this summer
State road projects across Kentucky have dropped dramatically this summer, usually one of the busiest times for road crews. The Kentucky Lantern analyzed monthly documents called Eligible Bidders Lists from this summer and the previous two summers published by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that show the various road projects the cabinet is seeking bids for […]
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Alexandria updates laws for e-bikes, e-scooters
Alexandria adopted new rules for e-bikes, electric scooters and other micromobility devices, setting requirements for where they can be ridden and how riders must interact with pedestrians. The city council approved the updated laws on Aug. 20, replacing portions of the city’s older rules with regulations addressing the increasingly popular devices. The ordinance allows bicycles, […]
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Elsmere, Norfolk Southern seek fix for bridge fire trucks can’t cross
The City of Elsmere and Norfolk Southern announced Friday they had established a new partnership to address ongoing concerns about the Garvey Avenue Bridge. The bridge recently had its weight rating reduced by the state, making it impossible for the city’s fire trucks to use the bridge. “The City of Elsmere and Norfolk Southern share […]
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Villa Hills Council swears in new public works director
Editor’s note: In a previous version of this article, Corey Schalk’s name was misspelled; the relevant lines have been corrected. The Villa Hills City Council appointed Corey Schalk as the city’s new public works director during its Aug. 24 meeting, following the retirement of longtime director Derick Yelton after 38 years of service. Schalk, who […]