Silver Grove accepted a $59,000 bid from Riegler Blacktop to repave West Fourth Street at this week’s city council meeting. On Thursday, Aug. 8, Silver Grove City Council approved the bid from Riegler Blacktop to redo the asphalt foundation and surfacing for the entirety of West Fourth Street, which is roughly 800 feet long and […]
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Bellevue Schools open year with nearly renovated facilities
Bellevue Independent Schools students and families will return to school this year to three nearly completed facilities, after a year of renovation delays. LINK nky joined a Bellevue board of education work session on Wednesday for a tour of renovated athletic facilities — Leo Gilligan Field, Ben Flora Gymnasium — and Grandview Elementary School. Leo Gilligan Field […]
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Got old tires? Free collection event comes to Campbell County
The Campbell County Waste Tire Collection Event is back this week. The free collection event is only held in the area every three years. The event is Aug. 6-8 at the Campbell County Road Department at 1175 Racetrack Road in Alexandria and is open to all Kentucky residents. Tire collection hours: Accepted tires include passenger, […]
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Sexual abuse conviction prompts calls for Highland Heights council member’s resignation
Highland Heights City Council members called for Councilmember Jesse Hockenbury’s immediate resignation Tuesday after he entered an Alford plea to third-degree sexual abuse, resulting in a criminal conviction. During its Aug. 4 meeting, the council entered an executive session to discuss Hockenbury’s possible removal. Councilmember Rene Heinrich proposed the closed-door session, citing the need for […]
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National nonprofit brings computers, technology education to Newport students
Newport kids will gain opportunities to explore technology through a grant that provides free computers and a STEAM enrichment program for young students. At this year’s Newport Night Out event, Compudopt, a national nonprofit, was set up to give away 100 computers through a grant it received from TC Energy. The nonprofit works to close […]
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Bellevue’s Vine & Rind to celebrate grand opening
Vine & Rind, offering artisanal wines and cheeses, charcuterie, catering and provisions in Bellevue, is hosting its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting. The event will take place Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. at 421 Fairfield Ave. “What started as a dream has grown into a place where we’ve been able to share good food, great […]
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Dayton seeks members for various open board vacancies
The city of Dayton has multiple boards that are seeking new members. The current board vacancies include: Learn more about each board and committee here. Those interested in serving should contact the city building at 859-491-1600 or email info@daytonky.com. To fill out an application, click here.
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Headed to AJ Jolly Park? Here’s what’s closed during construction
Work is now underway on the safety project at AJ Jolly Park. As of July 31, portions of the park are closed to public access as crews begin lake dredging operations and spillway reconstruction. Most of AJ Jolly Park will remain open throughout the work. Areas now closed in the park: Lake access road: Closed […]
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Expect detours as parts of Mary Ingles Highway close for construction
Starting this week and continuing through November, there will be several detours along Mary Ingles Highway. The detours are due to an upcoming roadway rehabilitation project that is expected to begin on Aug. 5 and will include repairing several slide locations, replacing pipe and guardrails and milling/paving operations in the project area to improve safety […]
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Campbell County police captain completes elite FBI National Academy
Fewer than 1% of law enforcement officers are invited to attend the FBI National Academy, and Campbell County Police Captain Christopher J. Lauer II is now among them. Lauer graduated from the 298th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, on June 18. The FBI National Academy is considered one of the most […]
