What you need to know After years of preparation and planning, regional officials unveiled the NKY Regional Trails Plan – a comprehensive master plan outlining a network of paved and natural-surface trails spanning Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The plan, developed with input from 45 local governments, nonprofit leaders, and economic stakeholders, promotes a “braided […]
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Highland Heights residents create petition to remove cement barriers on Alexandria Way
Several residents and businesses in Highland Heights have signed a petition advocating for the removal of three concrete barriers on Alexandria Way. The petition states that the barriers hinder the overall flow of traffic and accessibility of surrounding areas. Long-time Highland Heights resident Bonnie Pickett brought the issue to Tuesday’s meeting, where she presented a […]
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Campbell County approves $71.8M budget, with planned use of reserves
Campbell County plans to draw nearly $2.8 million from its fund balance in fiscal year 2027 as officials work to maintain current services despite projected revenues falling short of expenditures. Campbell County Finance Director/Treasurer Laura Lewis gave the initial fiscal year 2027 budget presentation on May 20, when the fiscal court held a first reading. […]
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I-471 southbound exit ramp to Grand Avenue reopens
The exit ramp to Fort Thomas and Newport on I-471 southbound is now open. Enough progress has been made on the ongoing Grand Avenue roadway rehabilitation project that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet opened the I-471 southbound exit ramp to Grand Avenue. The project is expected to be completed by Aug. 1.
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Fort Thomas approves city budget, amends prior year’s spending plan
The Fort Thomas City Council on June 15 approved the second reading of its 2026–2027 fiscal year budget, along with a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and updated personnel and pay classifications for the year ahead. The new budget outlines $19.28 million in general fund revenues, with additional revenues from the health insurance […]
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Decision on e‑bike sidewalk ban delayed in Fort Thomas
Discussion of a proposed ban on electric bikes on sidewalks was postponed during the Fort Thomas City Council’s meeting Monday because not all council members were present. Police Chief Casey Kilgore said the issue remains complex. “We have about 4,000 kids here, still allowing them to access e-scooters and bikes and sidewalks and everything else, […]
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Newport Parks & Recreation’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration set for this weekend
The Newport Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on June 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be at The Prestant, 720 York St. in Newport. There will be music by DJ Shelby “Shabba Doo” Turney, and it is a free, family-friendly event with activities for kids and […]
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Cold Spring Publix to open this week
Campbell County’s first Publix Supermarket is opening on Wednesday. The Publix at 5401 Alexandria Pike will welcome customers at its grand opening on June 17 at 7 a.m. It is located in the Cold Spring Pointe development. “We are thrilled to continue our growth across Northern Kentucky with a new location in Cold Spring,” said […]
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Highlands’ Dixon highlights All-State softball team, wins Region Player of the Year
The Kentucky Softball Coaches Association have made their selections for the All-State teams and Region and Player of the Year in each respective region. While softball in the state isn’t classified, the KSCA splits the state into three classes to form the All-State teams. Each class has a first and second team along with an […]
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Campbell County PVA indicted by grand jury
Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Daniel Braun was indicted by a grand jury on charges related to attempts to solicit a minor. According to a news release from Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman on June 11, a Campbell County Grand Jury indicted Braun on two counts of “Procuring or Promoting the Use of a Minor […]
