The Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to send medical cannabis to the ballot for residents to decide, citing its benefits for people with certain medical issues.
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BE NKY, Port Authority match repair funds for Purple People Bridge
BE NKY, the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, and the City of Newport have pledged $62,500 to repair the Purple People Bridge, which has been closed since May due to a piece of sandstone breaking off on the Cincinnati side.
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Beshear’s absence generates political buzz as GOP set to dominate stage at Fancy Farm
An annual West Kentucky church fundraiser famous for barbeque, political speeches and cheers and jeers from onlookers is set to be a Republican-dominated affair this weekend as the only two statewide elected Democrats will be elsewhere. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s absence from this year’s Fancy Farm festivities may produce more buzz than his presence would […]
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Alexandria unveils preliminary new city campus design
The Alexandria City Council was presented the new city campus design with a new attached community center and police department, which will include a gym, a common area, planning and zoning, meeting rooms, offices, and the new council chambers.
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Water main breaks in Independence leave some residents in tough situations
Three water main breaks in Independence left at least two properties with water damage, with the water district suspecting dry soil conditions as a factor, and the effected residents facing costly repairs.
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Preliminary Independence medical cannabis zoning clears planning commission
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved a preliminary zoning plan for medical cannabis businesses in Independence. The city has moved the issue to the ballot, but this move allows the city to have zoning in place in case the ballot measure succeeds in November.
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Planning Commission OKs concept development plan for former Drawbridge Inn site
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved a concept development plan for a mixed-use development in Fort Mitchell, featuring a seven-story senior living facility, medical office, business center, restaurants, retail spaces, signage, lighting, parking, landscaping and other essentials.
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Cincinnati Art Book Fair returns to The Carnegie in September
The Carnegie in Covington will host the Cincinnati Art Book Fair on September 7 and 8, featuring over 50 independent publishers, artists, designers, collectors, and enthusiasts showcasing their works, as well as three pop-up exhibitions.
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Ft. Mitchell’s Camporosso named 2024 Pizzeria of the Year
Nationally recognized pizza-focused magazine Pizza Today has announced its 2024 Pizzeria of the Year, Camporosso in Ft. Mitchell. This popular NKY pizzeria was described as a “pizza-fueled labor of love” in the article by Pizza Today writer Jeremy White. White lauded Camporosso for its record of philanthropy, even mentioning that the day before the Pizza […]
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Kentucky urged to curb air pollution that makes Mammoth Cave one of the haziest national parks
Mammoth Cave National Park is famous for what’s below the ground, featuring the world’s longest explored cave system with hundreds of miles of passages and a unique ecosystem of fish, insects, worms and crustaceans. But it’s what’s happening in the air above the cave system that has Kentucky environmentalists concerned. Mammoth Cave is one of the […]