The Kenton County School District Board of Education approved 30 days of paid maternity leave for teachers this week as part of the district’s contract negotiations with the Kenton County Education Association, the union that represents Kenton County teachers. The move follows the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 9 last year, which mandated that Kentucky […]
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Newport opens applications for commercial facade, home repair grant programs
The city of Newport announced that applications for two new grant programs are officially open. The Business Facade Grant Program and the Newport Home Repair Program are aimed at improving commercial corridors and helping homeowners address critical health and safety issues. Both programs were authorized by the board of commissioners through partnerships with ReNewport and […]
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Kentucky nonprofits to rally for 24-hour Kentucky Gives Day
Nonprofits across Kentucky are set to unite for a 24-hour online giving event on May 12. The Kentucky Nonprofit Network, a coalition of more than 1,200 nonprofits across the Bluegrass State, will host the 14th annual Kentucky Gives Day, a charity drive that encourages residents statewide to donate to their favorite nonprofit. The event will […]
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Independence looks to reform parking regulations
What you need to know The Independence City Council took the first step Monday in reforming its parking regulations, following residents’ concerns expressed late last year, by completing the first reading of an ordinance to clarify regulations and establish better enforcement mechanisms. The Council will complete a second reading and cast a final vote on the […]
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Boone County renews KYTC road aid agreement as funding drops nearly 18%
What you need to know Boone County has renewed its agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to receive its share of funding from the state’s county road aid program, although the amount is lower than last year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution authorizing the reception of $778,493.91 in County Road […]
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Covington looks to add more EVs to fleet amid high gas prices
The City of Covington is looking to build out the number of EVs in its fleet. Leaders will vote to purchase 10 new EVs for various city departments, specifically the police, fire and public works departments, next week. Although the proposals were incidental to rises in gas prices, for Covington Mayor Ron Washington and some […]
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Independence OKs dev. agreement for industrial park expansion
What you need to know The Independence City Council unanimously approved a development agreement Monday that will allow for the expansion of Park 536, a cluster of industrial buildings along KY-536. The move follows an annexation request from the land’s owners in February. The Council performed a first reading of an ordinance on March 2 […]
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River city students prepare for regional 5K through Girls on the Run program
More than 100 students across four Northern Kentucky river city school districts are building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through Girls on the Run. Participating districts include Covington Independent Public Schools, Ludlow Independent Schools, Dayton Independent Schools and Bellevue Independent Schools. Together, the districts are engaging students in a curriculum that blends physical activity with […]
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‘Early voting’ in NKY starts today: What you need to know
The window to request a mail-in absentee ballot has officially closed, but the more noteworthy Election Day news is that in-person absentee voting is now open. If you’re from Kentucky, you may be used to this, but if you’re new to the area or just aren’t up on the election process, there’s a lot to […]
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Letters to the Editor: Let’s not convert our farmland of statewide importance to industry
Written by John Robbins Once dominated by farming, Kenton County in 2026 is split between its very developed, crowded northern half and its sparsely populated southern half which still has plenty farmland, greenspace and nature. Current Fiscal Court leaders, all living in the county’s developed northern half, seem hell-bent on forcing their plan for industrial […]