A statewide nonprofit organization has been established to oversee educational scholarships for Kentucky public and private school students under a future federal tax credit program. The Kentucky Education Fund “a statewide, nonpartisan option for administering qualifying contributions and scholarships under the new program,” a press release from the organization said. Earlier this year, the Kentucky General Assembly opted […]
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What could the old Brass Ass, Brass Bull become? Newport offers a glimpse
Newport officials offered a first look this week at what could happen to the former Brass Ass and Brass Bull properties, while stressing that no redevelopment plan has been decided. Newport Assistant City Manager Brian Steffen discussed the future of the nine properties the city purchased this summer for $3.8 million at the Sept. 9 […]
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Hottest Septembers in Kentucky since 1895
In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while 20 states saw one of their 10 hottest days in the same month. The year prior, July marked the hottest month on record worldwide. Climate change is driving rising temperatures and […]
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Kentucky is getting major money from Meta settlement. How should the state spend it?
Kentucky is about to get an influx of funds from a major settlement with Meta, and lawmakers and advocates want to see the money invested in children’s wellbeing. The state’s slice of the $17.1 billion settlement is $358 million, with payments expected to start flowing in early fall. The settlement came in late August after Kentucky Attorney General […]
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BE NKY workforce initiative earns international economic development award
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s primary economic development advocacy organization, received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council. The award recognized BE NKY’s work in the “Talent Development and Retention” category for the 200,000 to 500,000-population group. NKY has a regional population of more than 400,000 residents. […]
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Dayton increases property tax rate due to rising costs
Dayton city officials passed a new higher property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27. The rate approved at the Sept. 8 council meeting is .421 per $100 of assessed property value, representing the compensating rate plus a 4% increase allowed by the state (without triggering a public vote). In the last two years, the city […]
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O’Charley’s closing its two NKY locations
O’Charley’s, a casual, sit-down dining chain, is closing its two Northern Kentucky restaurants in Cold Spring and Florence. After a turbulent stretch in 2023 that resulted in 51 nationwide closures, O’Charley’s is shutting down its remaining 52 restaurants across the country. The chain operated restaurants in 13 states across the southeastern and midwestern U.S. An […]
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Covington parking authority cuts deal to reduce annual payments to city
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has cut a deal to reduce its annual payments to the city. The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the deal Tuesday night. Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority Executive Director Jack Monts de Oca explained the reasoning for the request at last week’s caucus meeting. Essentially, the authority wants to […]
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Covington OKs federal grant allocation for housing rehab, construction
The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to allocate roughly $474,000 in federal grant money towards affordable housing rehab and construction. The votes come as part of the city’s annual federal grant cycle. As an entitlement city, Covington automatically gets a certain amount of federal grant funding every year, some of which can be […]
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Kenton County approves $14.4M first construction phase for ‘Fox Ridge Park’
The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a $14,452,795 first-phase contract with Prus Construction, clearing the way for site work to begin next week on what officials are calling Fox Ridge Park. Crews are expected to mobilize on the 225-acre site, formerly Fox Run Golf Course, off Independence Station Road, on Sept. […]
