After seeing huge growth in golfers at its driving ranges, Kenton County leaders voted this week to continue the partnership with Indigo Sports, the company that manages its golf courses. The extension of agreement with Indigo, a subsidiary of Scottsdale-based golf management giant Troon, came after a presentation from Troon’s vice president of operations about […]
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Meet your superintendent: Southgate Independent Schools
Editors note: This story has been updated to include correct enrollment numbers for the 2025-26 school year. School was always Southgate Superintendent Greg Duty’s safe space. While being raised by his grandmother and sleeping on her couch, Duty attended Dayton Independent Schools. Those teachers and coaches made the difference for him. “I would not be […]
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Horizon Community Foundation names 2026 Nonprofit Award winners
The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky announced the winners of its annual Horizon Nonprofit Awards. Each year, Horizon presents awards to outstanding executives, staff members, board leaders, volunteers and emerging professionals across Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit sector. The 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Award winners are: “These honorees represent the very best of Northern Kentucky’s nonprofit community,” […]
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Bellevue Independent Schools proposes increase in property tax rates
Taxpayers within Bellevue Independent School District may see an increase in their property tax rates as the district plans to generate more local revenue. Bellevue’s board of education voted to propose higher rates at an Aug. 5 special meeting. Under new state rules, districts must propose and advertise rates for two weeks before the board […]
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Ludlow Independent Schools proposes lowering tax rates
Taxpayers within Ludlow Independent School District may see a reduction in their property tax rates, though the district plans to generate more local overall. Ludlow’s board of education voted to propose lower rates at an Aug. 6 special meeting. Under new state rules, districts must propose and advertise rates for two weeks before the board […]
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Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones to step down, take Covington City Hall role
Kenton County Police Chief Michael “Spike” Jones will step down from his role as chief in September, according to an announcement from the county Thursday. Jones’ name appears on the agenda for next week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners as a new hire for the role of assistant city manager. “We are incredibly […]
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Boone County Transportation Improvement District eyes expanded state, federal funding
What you need to know Boone County’s recently formed Transportation Improvement District is being put to the test as it works to secure increased access to state and federal funding. It’s been over two years since the Boone County Fiscal Court became the first county in Kentucky to establish its own TID. At its inception, […]
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Taylor Mill Police Department to reallocate budgeted Flock camera funds
The Taylor Mill Police Department will use the budget set aside for new flock cameras to replace old rifles. On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Taylor Mill Commission agreed to allow the police department to use money originally allocated for automatic license plate readers to replace the department’s 18-year-old rifles with 12 new ones. “I understand […]
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Campbell County Schools propose increasing property tax rates
Taxpayers within Campbell County School District may see an increase in their property tax rates as the district plans to generate more local revenue. Campbell County’s board of education voted to propose higher property tax rates at an Aug. 10 special meeting. Under new state rules, districts must propose and advertise rates for two weeks […]
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Want to work at NKY’s new Publix(es)? There’s a hiring event this weekend
The new Publix locations slated to open in both Florence and Independence will host two in-person interviewing and hiring events for jobseekers this weekend and later this month. The stores are looking to hire roughly 140 positions each. Both part-time and full-time positions are available in all of the stores’ departments. Both events will take […]