Fort Mitchell City Council passed stronger e-bike requirements, including a “Walk your Wheels” component, at its recent meeting. During Monday night’s meeting, council heard its second reading on further managing e-bikes and e-scooters within city limits. The new “Walk your Wheels” element will now require riders to walk their e-bikes and e-scooters on city sidewalks […]
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Covington extends property tax payment deadline
Covington has extended its property tax deadline due to technical issues with its bank. Property tax payments will now be due by Tuesday, Nov. 6, instead of Oct. 30. Covington City Manager Sharmili Reddy announced the extension at the Tuesday night meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners. “The tax bills did go out a […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court issues $2.1 million in support to local orgs
The Kenton County Fiscal Court recently announced it had approved about $2.1 million in public funds to nine local service organizations. “The County’s partnership with these organizations helps Kenton County residents live, work and thrive in our community,” Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann said. “Whether it is supporting seniors and families to individuals with disabilities, […]
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What will the future of bike infrastructure in Covington look like?
Attendees at this week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners got a sneak peek at how biking infrastructure could be changing in Covington. The meeting saw presentations from reps at the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance, or CORA, and Tri-State Trails, two cycling nonprofits involved in trail expansion in the area. CORA’s presentation focused largely on […]
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President Trump to visit NKU’s campus Saturday
President Donald Trump is coming to Highland Heights on Saturday for a midterm rally, and we now know where the rally will take place. An announcement from Highland Heights Police indicates that the rally will take place at Truist Arena, located at 500 Louie B. Nunn Dr. The police have issued a traffic alert for […]
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87-unit ‘Camelot Ridge’ subdivision plans move forward in Campbell County
A proposed 87-home subdivision in southern Campbell County advanced Tuesday despite residents’ concerns about housing density and preserving the area’s rural character. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission voted Oct. 13 to recommend approval of the Camelot Ridge subdivision on approximately 23 acres along Alexandria Pike, just south of Campbell County High School. Commissioners […]
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NKY murder case helps drive pardon amendment voters will decide in November
“It’s been 38 years and three generations of us that have had to be involved in this,” Keri, the niece of Debbie Pooley, told LINK nky. “I was only 15 when my aunt died.” Pooley, of Covington, was kidnapped, raped and murdered in 1987 by Gregory Wilson, who was sentenced to death by a Kenton […]
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With McConnell retiring, four candidates vie for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat
It’s been 16 years since a Senate seat opened in Kentucky, one that was filled by the election of Rand Paul in 2010. Now, with the impending departure of Mitch McConnell — who has not only served in the Senate since 1985 but is also the longest-serving Senate party leader ever — another significant opening […]
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Strange, Todd court Massie voters after Gallrein’s GOP primary victory
Thomas Massie won’t be on the ballot this November, but his voters could still shape Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District race. Nearly 48,000 Republicans backed Massie in his May primary loss to Ed Gallrein. Democrat Melissa Strange and Libertarian Jeremy Todd are trying to persuade some of those voters to cross party lines rather than support […]
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NKY school report cards come out this Thursday. Here’s how to read them.
State-issued report cards grading Kentucky public schools and districts on last year’s academic performance will become publicly available this Thursday. This year’s report cards use the same grading criteria that were implemented back in 2022, though the state is changing its accountability system for next year’s batch. LINK nky breaks down how to read the […]
