What you need to know An overflow crowd attended the Boone County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday night, where Commissioner Chet Hand declined to apologize to those in the crowd gathered to request he do just that. After a full agenda, more than a dozen people spoke about recent social media posts Hand had made, asking […]
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Kenton County Schools talk White’s Tower renovation; Newport to discuss Route 8 Bridge project
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will consider the construction drawings for White’s Tower Elementary School renovation project, while Newport plans to discuss the Kentucky Route 8 Bridge Replacement Project Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this […]
Newport eyes General James Taylor Park update, Edgewood talks Kroger alcohol sale hours
This week in NKY government meetings: Newport will discuss improvements to James Taylor Park in partnership with Corporex; while Edgewood is weighing changes to Kroger’s Sunday alcohol sales hours. 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 […]
Erlanger to consider city administrator appointment; Independence revisits leash laws
This week, in NKY government meetings, Erlanger plans to talk about appointing a city administrator, while Independence will discuss its leash laws. What you need to know 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 […]
What you missed in NKY government before 4th of July slowdown
This week, due to the holiday weekend, many Northern Kentucky government meetings have been canceled. Here is what you missed from last week. What happened last week in NKY government? Florence passes budget, approves solar panel ordinance The Florence City Council approved its 2025-2026 budget during a special meeting on June 17, setting general fund […]
Boone County’s Jesse Brewer signals 2026 reelection run
Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer filed a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, indicating his intention to rerun for the office of county commissioner in 2026. “Boone County is our home, and we’re going to fight to keep it safe, strong, and free,” said Brewer in a news release. “I’m […]
Newport considers late-night bar hour changes as Boone County reviews budget
This week, in NKY local government meetings, Newport will hear proposed changes to the Bar ID requirements and extended hours license ordinances, and Boone County will review the next fiscal year’s budget. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. […]
Covington considers golf carts on all city roads; Kenton County reviews PILOT for apartment project
This week in NKY local government meetings, Covington will discuss allowing golf carts on all non-state city roads; Kenton County Fiscal Court talks PILOT payment for a Covington apartment project. 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 […]
Boone County to discuss update on county road swap; Park Hills to talk proposed budget
This week in NKY government meetings, Boone County will discuss an update on the Chambers Road/Hicks Pike Road swap, and Park Hills will talk about their proposed budget. 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 […]
Covington’s city hall vote, Dayton’s state of city address, and more
This week, in NKY government meetings, Covington will vote on the new city hall construction contract; while Dayton will hear the state of the city address. 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 […]

