An independent candidate has filed to run for judge/executive in Boone County. Timothy Dean Johnson, a libertarian-leaning independent, filed to run for judge/executive on May 29, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. Kentucky state law requires that a candidate seeking general election ballot access for county-level positions, such as judge/executive, submit a nomination […]
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Purple People Bridge officially reopens, days ahead of schedule
The Purple People Bridge fully reopened Wednesday, five days earlier than initially planned, the City of Newport announced. The bridge was partially closed while repairs were being done; the recent work was necessary to fix long-standing damage on the Cincinnati side that forced the bridge to close for months in 2024. When that happened, a temporary […]
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What will the new home of the Covington Farmers Market look like?
What you need to know UPDATE: The location of the open house was changed after this article was first published. The relevant lines have been updated.–LINK nky editorial, June 3, 2026. A popular Northern Kentucky Farmer’s Market is getting a new home. The City of Covington is set to buy a small tract of land […]
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Highland Hills Park playground getting new equipment, accessible surface
Families in Northern Kentucky will soon see more upgrades to their local parks and playgrounds. Construction will begin soon on the Highland Hills Park playground in Fort Thomas, which will receive new equipment and a pour-in-place surface to let kids climb, slide and play as much as they want this summer. The improvements, funded by […]
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Former Gateway building in Covington expected to become new home for growing financial consulting firm
What you need to know A prominent Covington building will soon be under new ownership. A joint LLC subsidiary between well-known Covington developer Tony Milburn and Matt Swendiman, the CEO and president of Key Bridge Compliance, is set to purchase the old Gateway building on Scott Boulevard. The purchase agreement will appear on the consent […]
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Highland Heights councilmember’s arrest cited as possible conflict of interest
Several Highland Heights City Council members asked Jesse Hockenbury to voluntarily remove himself from future meetings after his arrest on misdemeanor sexual abuse charges earlier this year. The request was made at Tuesday’s city council meeting, with councilmember Hockenbury cited as posing a potential conflict of interest in any decisions related to the police department. […]
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Elsmere considers raising rental pricing at community center for non-residents
Elsmere City Councilmembers discussed increasing rental pricing at the community center at Tuesday’s caucus meeting as a way to rely less on public funding. Council is expected to take action on a potential increase in space rental pricing for non-residents at its next meeting on June 9. Rate increases of $25 to $50 were discussed […]
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Kenton County invites residents to shape future transportation priorities at open house
Kenton County will host an open house for its countywide transportation plan on Thursday, June 11, at the Liberty Hall Event Center in Edgewood. The event is open to all county residents and will serve as a venue for people to learn about the planning process and ask questions. “Traffic and transportation are top-of-mind issues […]
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NKY residents can receive free AC units as part of St. Vincent de Paul program
As it continues to get hotter, St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky is once again offering free fans and air conditioning units to people in need as part of its Summer Breeze Heat Relief Program. The program, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, is in its 30th year. It allows any Northern Kentucky natives who are […]
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Two third-party candidates join race for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District
What you need to know A Libertarian Party candidate has gathered enough signatures to appear on the November general election ballot for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Jeremy Todd, a member of the Libertarian Party and a Northern Kentucky resident, announced that he secured ballot access for the upcoming general election. Kentucky state law dictates that […]
