The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a zone change that will lead to the development of a new Wendy’s. On Jan. 21, the fiscal court conducted a second reading of an ordinance that changes the zoning designation of a 1.2 acre plot of land along Mt. Zion Road from “Mobile Home Park” to “Commercial Four” […]
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Newport to launch community affairs role to bridge police, residents
The Newport Police Department is hiring a community affairs specialist to work within the community and build relationships with residents. Barry Shields, who currently works in the code department, will fill the new role, which will be oriented toward community policing. Newport Police Chief Chris Fangman said the role will involve doing a lot of […]
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Ludlow High School principal announces retirement
Ludlow High School Principal Travis Caudill, who has served in his role for 10 years, announced his retirement this month after over 25 years of working in education. “Travis Caudill has been a huge part of this school and community for the past decade and will be missed by everyone that has known him,” said […]
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4 hospitalized, including 2 children, in Florence apartment fire
Four people, including two children, were taken to the hospital after a Northern Kentucky apartment building caught fire, Florence Assistant Fire Chief Ryan Born said. Firefighters responded to reports of a building fire in the 7000 block of Shenandoah Drive in Florence. Born said that when crews arrived, heavy fire was visible on the first […]
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Erlanger honors former councilwoman
The City of Erlanger celebrated outgoing councilwoman Vicki Kyle for her 28 years of service Tuesday evening. At the council’s caucus meeting Mayor Jessica Fette honored Kyle for her years of service with a proclamation declaring Jan. 22, 2025 Vicki Kyle Day. The proclamation not only celebrated Kyle’s time on council, but also her time […]
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Kentucky shelters are struggling to meet need as cold, state law drive people inside
When temperatures plunge to dangerous levels as they have this week, Jessica Lee’s nonprofit in Somerset runs low on space for all the people seeking to come indoors. So she gets on the phone to shelters around the region. Sometimes she’s helped shuttle people as far as Owensboro or Chattanooga. But that doesn’t work for […]
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Voices for improvement of NKU meal plan system grow louder
As the beginning of the spring semester arrives, concerns are rising among NKU dormitory residents regarding structural issues with the meal plan system. The Northerner spoke with students at the end of the fall 2024 semester regarding the use of their meal plan. Many students living on campus are facing a situation in which they […]
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Opinion: Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer’s priorities for the 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, a Republican from Alexandria, represents Senate District 24 It’s a privilege to be your state senator and I am committed to representing you in our state capitol. As I […]
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Judge moves to quash evidence discovery in Union election case
A Boone County judge has moved to quash some evidence discovery in a challenge to the recent Union city election. Boone County Circuit Court Judge Richard Brueggemann granted a motion from county clerk Justin Crigler and his attorney Jeff Mando to stop some evidence discovery in the challenge which was brought by former Union City […]
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Check local school closings and delays here
It’s going to continue to be very chilly throughout the region, with a winter weather advisory for low temperatures in effect until 10 a.m. Wednesday, and several local districts have canceled classes. Click here to check our partner WCPO’s list for the latest delays and closings.