Ridgewood Drive in Alexandria will be closed for approximately one week for a culvert pipe repair project. Sanitation District 1 will begin repairs to a 48-inch culvert pipe on Ridgewood Drive in Alexandria beginning Monday, July 27. The work will take place near the intersection of Ridgewood Drive and Tulipwood Court and will require a […]
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Campbell County Middle School to undergo phased overhaul through 2028
From engineering labs to media studios, Campbell County Middle School’s aging campus is being transformed into a modern learning hub, with work expected to wrap up in 2028. Campbell County Schools’ new superintendent, Adam Ritter, updated the Alexandria City Council on July 16 about the ongoing updates at Campbell County Middle School. The Campbell County […]
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Guided kids nature hike coming to Alexandria Community Park
A kids “hike and seek adventure” is coming to the Alexandria Community Park. Bring your little adventurers and join the guided kids hike and seek adventure, where kids will experience nature through hands-on sensory activities, exciting discoveries and a walk along the park trails. The event is Wednesday, July 23 at 10:45 a.m. at the […]
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Kenton PD to request bid for automated license plate readers, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Police Department is requesting to solicit bids for Automated License Plate Readers. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY gov? Newport town hall draws […]
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Public invited to weigh in on new KY 536 segment in Campbell County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 is holding a public meeting on July 9 to update residents and gather input on preliminary designs for a new proposed segment of KY 536 in Campbell County. The project will provide an east-west connection between U.S. 27 and the AA Highway (KY 9). Multiple designs are being proposed. […]
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Cooling centers available in Campbell County during extreme heat
Cooling centers are available in Campbell County for residents who need relief from the extreme heat. A cooling center is a safe, air-conditioned public place where residents can go to cool off during extreme heat. Cooling centers are especially important for older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, families without enough air conditioning and others […]
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New Kroger, fuel center, shops proposed for Boone County; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Boone County Planning Commission is considering a new Kroger in Walton. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Covington government transition reaches major milestone with […]
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Alexandria mayor fulfills decade-old promise to bring skatepark to city
For most teenagers, a request made at city hall is forgotten by the time they graduate high school. For Chris Mardis, it took more than 12 years, but Alexandria finally delivered on a promise for a skatepark. In 2013, two 13-year-olds asked the Alexandria council for a skatepark after being tired of getting kicked out […]
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Fort Thomas to approve its budget, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss approval of the 2026/2027 budget and continue discussing a ban on electric bikes on sidewalks. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone […]
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More NKY cities move to preserve savings at the pump: Here’s where
Drivers in at least four Northern Kentucky communities could continue seeing slightly lower prices at the pump through the end of June after local officials opted into an extension of Gov. Andy Beshear’s temporary 10-cent wholesale gas tax break. Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order, first issued May 5 to address rising fuel costs, cut Kentucky’s […]
