Tara Johnson-Noem will step down as executive director of the Northern Kentucky Area Development District later this year. “I plan to finish out my time fully at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District and make sure there is a smooth transition of leadership,” Johnson-Noem said, adding that it had been “the honor of my career […]
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What’s the status of Kenton County’s elementary school renovations?
Renovations at six Kenton County elementary schools are moving forward, with three projects expected to wrap up in the coming months as the district enters the final stretch of its four-year facilities plan. Six of the district’s 10 elementary schools are currently under construction as part of a 2023-2027 facilities plan, which includes upgrades to […]
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Kenton County votes to repeal and replace ethics policies
What you need to know The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved a sweeping rewrite of the county’s ethics code Tuesday, changing financial disclosure requirements, the makeup of the county Ethics Commission and how ethics complaints are handled. The new ordinance replaces the county’s existing ethics code, which dates to 1994 and was most recently amended […]
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Immigration detainee in Campbell County sues for release
Beata Siemionkowicz, a Chicago resident, Polish immigrant and green card holder, is suing the jailer of the Campbell County Detention Center and several federal immigration officials after having been detained in the facility for over a year. The suit, which you can read here, alleges the federal government and detention center violated constitutional habeas corpus […]
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Tunnel to Towers 5K returns to Crescent Springs this weekend
The annual Tunnel to Towers 5K returns to Crescent Springs this weekend to honor those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The 3.1-mile race, which raises money to support first responders and military members, is scheduled for 8 to 10 a.m. at 800 Buttermilk Pike. Donations to participating teams and […]
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Taylor Mill to hold public meeting for new pickleball court in Pride Park
The Taylor Mill City Commission voted Wednesday to hold a public hearing on the Pride Park project and selected the official location for the park’s new pickleball courts. “There are some locations within the park that create grading concerns, would be a lot more expensive in terms of the site work, or could lead to […]
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Wilder proposes higher tax rate, triggers public hearing
Wilder residents could see a higher city property tax rate this year after the city council advanced a proposal to collect additional revenue, a decision that will require the city to hold a public hearing and special meeting later this month. Council voted 4-1 at its Sept. 8 meeting, during a first reading, to adopt […]
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Scramblers, upscale Indian restaurant to join Union Promenade
What you need to know Correction: This article originally reported that Jot India planned to open a restaurant at Union Promenade. Jot India later said in a Facebook post that it has no plans to open a Union location. The original report was based on statements made during the Sept. 9 Union City Commission meeting. […]
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Bellevue suspends use of Flock cameras
Bellevue City Council has voted unanimously to suspend use of Flock cameras in the city and to disable them until the end of the city’s two-year contract with the company. The city has more than a year left on the $43,000 contract. Council member Shauna Kruse moved at the Sept. 9 meeting to suspend camera […]
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Covington approves tech, furniture for new city hall
The Covington Board of Commissioners voted last week on several technology infrastructure and furniture contracts for the new city hall building. The city is expected to move into the new building in early December, and IT Director Essam Elgusain explained at last week’s commissioners’ meeting that the vote had to be expedited. “We’re looking to […]
