Northern Kentucky nonprofit leaders and volunteers were recognized last month for their work with organizations across the region. The Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky honored six people during its 2026 Horizon Nonprofit Awards Luncheon on Sept. 29 at the St. Elizabeth Training & Education Center. The annual awards recognize nonprofit executives, board members, volunteers […]
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Wilder’s Bentwood Hills Drive could reopen within days after months-long culvert closure
A portion of Bentwood Hills Drive in Wilder, which has been closed for more than five months after a culvert failure, is set to reopen soon as the city nears completion of a major replacement project. Wilder City Administrator Terry Vance told city council on Oct. 5 that the project at Bentwood Hills Drive and […]
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Erlanger honors Rep. Steve Doan with proclamation after League of Cities Award
Erlanger City Council recognized State Rep. Steve Doan twice Tuesday night at its monthly meeting. He was honored first with the Kentucky League of Cities’ Friend of Kentucky Cities Award, then with a proclamation from Mayor Jessica Fette naming Oct. 7, 2026, “Steve Doan Day” in the city. Representatives from the Kentucky League of Cities, […]
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Covington considers $180K adviser to guide next phase of riverfront development
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners agreed to the partnership with Rhine Civic Partners at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2026–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 13, 2026 Covington is considering a partnership with Cincinnati-based company Rhine Civic Partners to advise on the remaining private development at the Covington Central Riverfront Site, also known as CCR. If […]
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Covington looks to turn $1 vacant lots into affordable homes
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners agreed to the deal with Betz and Sons at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 13, 2026. Covington is working on a deal to sell two vacant city-owned lots in the Wallace Woods neighborhood for single-family home construction. A proposed purchase agreement came before the Covington […]
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Bellevue covers up city’s Flock cameras
Bellevue announced on Facebook Tuesday that it had covered up its Flock cameras around the city. This follows the Bellevue City Council’s move to suspend use of the technology at its Sept. 9 meeting until the end of its two-year contract with the company. Council member Shauna Kruse recommended suspending usage during the Sept. 9 […]
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Elsmere enters negotiations for new public works facility
The city of Elsmere has entered into negotiations with both SHP Architecture and Design and John L. Maxwell Construction for a new public works facility. On Tuesday, the Elsmere City Council agreed to begin negotiations with the design and construction firms for the new public works building. Council also conducted the first reading to issue […]
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Covington’s newest dog park honors legendary police K-9 Ernie
Covington has a new dog park! The city cut the ribbon on the K-9 Ernie Memorial Dog Park located in Hands Pike Park off Hands Pike in South Covington Tuesday. The new park is named after Covington Police K-9 Ernie, the namesake of a state law that made it a felony to assault a police […]
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NorthKey launches 24/7 mental health, substance use crisis hotline
NorthKey Community Care, the state-designated Community Mental Health Center for Kentucky’s eight northernmost counties, has launched a new 24/7 mental and substance use crisis hotline. “The line connects callers with NorthKey’s trained local behavioral health professionals who can assess their needs, provide support and help identify next steps,” according to a NorthKey press release. “People […]
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Woody Plant Symposium coming to Burlington
The 2026 Woody Plant Symposium will bring a full day of education on trees, shrubs, vines and plant health to Boone County on Oct. 22. The event will take place at the Boone County Enrichment Center at 1824 Patrick Dr. in Burlington, with programming from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:45 a.m. […]
