A Boone County High School teacher who distributed a word search to students that contained the N-word is back in the classroom after an administrative leave, according to the Northern Kentucky branch of the NAACP. The branch held a news conference after meeting with district leaders Thursday. After the teacher self-reported the situation, the district’s […]
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Forensic auditor explains Fort Thomas’ $847K discrepancy as residents question oversight
Questions about financial oversight and accountability took center stage during Thursday’s Fort Thomas City Council meeting as officials and residents discussed the findings of a forensic audit. The special meeting gave city council members and residents an opportunity to question representatives from accounting firm Dean Dorton about the city’s financial discrepancies, years of accounting problems […]
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Hurricane Isaias remnants headed for NKY. Here’s what to expect
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will reach the Tri-State area this weekend, but the National Weather Service is not expecting widespread severe weather or flooding. That being said, gusty winds, rain and storms are expected to occur, according to the National Weather Service, with most of the rainfall happening Sunday. Wind speeds of between 25 […]
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‘You can be brave and scared’: NKY family turns daughter’s cancer battle into hope for others
A new Northern Kentucky foundation is helping kids with serious illnesses face their circumstances with courage. “Our biggest mission is to provide kids comfort, care and spread the message that you can be brave and scared at the same time,” said Derrick Robinson, founder of the Brave Like Remington Foundation The Brave Like Remington Foundation […]
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Horizon Community Foundation celebrates NKY nonprofit leaders
Northern Kentucky nonprofit leaders and volunteers were recognized last month for their work with organizations across the region. The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky honored six people during its 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon on Sept. 29 at the St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center. The annual awards recognize nonprofit executives, board members, volunteers […]
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Wilder’s Bentwood Hills Drive could reopen within days after months-long culvert closure
A portion of Bentwood Hills Drive in Wilder, which has been closed for more than five months after a culvert failure, is set to reopen soon as the city nears completion of a major replacement project. Wilder City Administrator Terry Vance told city council on Oct. 5 that the project at Bentwood Hills Drive and […]
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Erlanger honors Rep. Steve Doan with proclamation after League of Cities Award
Erlanger City Council recognized State Rep. Steve Doan twice Tuesday night at its monthly meeting. He was honored first with the Kentucky League of Cities’ Friend of Kentucky Cities Award, then with a proclamation from Mayor Jessica Fette naming Oct. 7, 2026, “Steve Doan Day” in the city. Representatives from the Kentucky League of Cities, […]
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Covington considers $180K adviser to guide next phase of riverfront development
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners agreed to the partnership with Rhine Civic Partners at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2026–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 13, 2026 Covington is considering a partnership with Cincinnati-based company Rhine Civic Partners to advise on the remaining private development at the Covington Central Riverfront Site, also known as CCR. If […]
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Covington looks to turn $1 vacant lots into affordable homes
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners agreed to the deal with Betz and Sons at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 13, 2026. Covington is working on a deal to sell two vacant city-owned lots in the Wallace Woods neighborhood for single-family home construction. A proposed purchase agreement came before the Covington […]
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Bellevue covers up city’s Flock cameras
Bellevue announced on Facebook Tuesday that it had covered up its Flock cameras around the city. This follows the Bellevue City Council’s move to suspend use of the technology at its Sept. 9 meeting until the end of its two-year contract with the company. Council member Shauna Kruse recommended suspending usage during the Sept. 9 […]
