Taxpayers within Campbell County School District may see an increase in their property tax rates as the district plans to generate more local revenue. Campbell County’s board of education voted to propose higher property tax rates at an Aug. 10 special meeting. Under new state rules, districts must propose and advertise rates for two weeks […]
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Brent Cooper to step down from NKY Chamber after 10 years ‘connecting the dots’
What you need to know Brent Cooper was originally drawn to the role of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce president because of his experience as a small-business owner. As the founder of C-Forward, a Covington-based information technology business, Cooper felt his background gave him a distinct perspective that helped him relate to the everyday […]
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Mixed-use redevelopment planned for former Silver Grove School
New life could be coming to the old Silver Grove School, with plans calling for everything from a bakery to a gym. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a zone map amendment and stage-one plans to adapt the old school building into a mixed-use building at its meeting on Aug. 11. The proposed […]
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Cold Spring mayor provides update on widespread power outages
Cold Spring Mayor Angelo Penque provided an update Wednesday afternoon on the ongoing power outages following Tuesday’s severe weather. “Duke Energy has declared a Level 3 storm emergency and has additional crews working throughout the region to assess damage and make repairs,” Penque said in a Facebook post. “Duke Energy trucks and crews have been […]
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Newport provides storm debris cleanup update
Newport Public Works crews are continuing to clear storm debris across the city after severe weather left downed trees, limbs and other hazards in its wake Tuesday. The city gave an update Wednesday afternoon that public works continues cleanup from yesterday’s storms, prioritizing downed trees and limbs blocking streets and sidewalks, debris on vehicles and […]
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The rain isn’t over: Flooding, outages remain concerns across Northern Kentucky
Click below to jump to The rain’s not going to stop. The National Weather Service is predicting storms throughout today and Thursday, with the highest chances of rain occurring Thursday night and Friday morning. While the region is no stranger to flooding and severe weather, there are still measures people should take to prepare for […]
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Mapping out the damage across NKY
Readers from all over Northern Kentucky have sent us photos of the damage they encountered after a series of storms moved through the area overnight. Stay updated with state road closures and tips for navigating downed power lines at the Kentucky Transportation District’s Facebook page. Use the map below to see where trees are down […]
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Former Grant’s Lick Elementary could become senior living facility
The former Grant’s Lick Elementary School building could soon be transformed into a senior living facility. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zone map amendment and stage one plans for the old school building at 944 Clay Ridge Road to be adapted into the senior living campus. The site consists of […]
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Your public school district is proposing tax rates. LINK nky explains what you need to know.
Northern Kentucky public school districts are currently in the midst of their most broad-reaching annual duty: setting local tax rates. This year, school boards must both propose tax rates and then adopt those rates at a later public hearing. Those decisions directly impact all taxpayers within a school district. For most, the biggest chunk of […]
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Severe weather and flooding possible tonight, tomorrow
Severe weather with the possibility of flooding is forecast for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties starting this afternoon and extending through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch is also in effect through Wednesday morning. “Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night,” according to the service. “Locally heavy rainfall […]
