Council members of Highland Heights heard an overview of the city’s ongoing and future development projects at Tuesday night’s meeting. The annual summary included a broad range of infrastructure and planning initiatives developed over the past year, as well as a timeline for future projects. Working in tandem with the engineering consulting firm Verdantas, the […]
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U.S. 27 safety improvement project in Campbell County begins July 13
The U.S. 27 “Safety Improvement Project” in Campbell County begins July 13. Crews will begin work on a highway safety improvement project at the intersection of Alexandria Pike (U.S. 27) and Kenton Station Road (KY 1936). This work was originally scheduled to begin Monday, July 6, but has been pushed back one week. The project […]
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TANK Plus expands with new Newport Kroger pickup and drop-off location
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, is expanding its TANK Plus service by adding a new drop-off and pick-up-only destination. The west Newport Kroger, located at 20 W. 6th St., is now a TANK Plus “Island,” serving as a designated stop. As part of the launch, riders who travel to or […]
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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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Indicted Campbell PVA Daniel Braun pleads not guilty
Campbell County Property Valuation Administrator Daniel Braun made his first in-court appearance on Tuesday since being indicted by a grand jury on charges related to attempts to solicit a minor. Braun had an arraignment scheduled for June 30 in Campbell County Circuit Court before Judge Daniel Zalla. Braun did not enter a plea during the […]
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New NKY Regional Trails Plan maps out 934 miles of trails across Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties
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 […]
