City leaders discussed this week a recent weight rating reduction on the Norfolk Southern Bridge on Garvey Avenue in Elsmere. The reduction in weight rating from 27 tons to 13 tons came after a recent structural analysis by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, though more information about what specifically led to the reduction was not made […]
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Voters invited to LINK nky candidate meet-and-greet events
.With 400 people running for office just in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in the November election, it can be hard to understand what the candidates on your ballot stand for. While some of those won’t have opponents, there are 288 candidates vying for office in a contested race this November. Stay up to date […]
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Mixed-use redevelopment planned for former Silver Grove School
New life could be coming to the old Silver Grove School, with plans calling for everything from a bakery to a gym. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone map amendment and stage-one plans to adapt the old school building into a mixed-use building at its meeting on Aug. 11. The proposed […]
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Borrow free tools to clear storm debris with the Kenton County Library
Storm cleanup just got a little easier for Kenton County residents. Kenton County Library cardholders can freely borrow 300 different tools, including “chainsaws, water pumps, fans, ladders, saws, drills, garden equipment and other tools that can help with clearing debris” to help mitigate storm damage around their homes, according to the library. The program is […]
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Covington residents can drop off tree debris at four locations
Covington residents can drop off downed tree debris that they can carry themselves at four different locations throughout the city, according to an announcement from Mayor Ron Washington on Wednesday. The four locations are listed below. They will be open for debris drop off for a week: The mayor called upon people to help their […]
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2025 Bellevue High School graduate killed in waterfall accident in Oregon
A 2025 high school graduate from Northern Kentucky fell from a waterfall to his death earlier this week while traveling, according to a release from Bellevue Independent Schools. Superintendent Misty Middleton said in a statement that Zach Mertens graduated from Bellevue High School in 2025. “This tragic loss has deeply affected our school community, and […]
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Boone County roads reopen as crews clear storm debris
Roads in Boone County are beginning to reopen as blockages caused by yesterday afternoon’s severe thunderstorms are cleared. The county experienced severe storm damage on Aug. 11, resulting in downed power lines, uprooted trees, power outages and property damage. Following the storm, road crews from Boone County Public Works and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 […]
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Cold Spring mayor provides update on widespread power outages
Cold Spring Mayor Angelo Penque provided an update Wednesday afternoon on the ongoing power outages following Tuesday’s severe weather. “Duke Energy has declared a Level 3 storm emergency and has additional crews working throughout the region to assess damage and make repairs,” Penque said in a Facebook post. “Duke Energy trucks and crews have been […]
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Newport provides storm debris cleanup update
Newport Public Works crews are continuing to clear storm debris across the city after severe weather left downed trees, limbs and other hazards in its wake Tuesday. The city gave an update Wednesday afternoon that public works continues cleanup from yesterday’s storms, prioritizing downed trees and limbs blocking streets and sidewalks, debris on vehicles and […]
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Covington to demolish three deteriorating properties
Covington will demolish three blighted properties in the city, following a vote from the board of commissioners Tuesday night. All of the properties are either abandoned or in states of disrepair. As a result, the structures are not only unsightly, but also a drain on city resources as Covington Public Works is responsible for maintaining […]
