Last week Newport and Dayton boards of education approved their working budgets, while Covington’s board approved an agreement to generate career and educational opportunities with a company that could have plans to relocate its headquarters in the city. Keep reading for more details about what happened last week and what’s on the table this week […]
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Dayton police chief completes FBI Leadership Certification Program
Dayton Police Chief David Halfhill recently graduated from the FBI National Academy Associates Leadership Certification Program. The nationally recognized certification program develops and enhances leadership skills of law-enforcement professionals across the country, preparing them to lead organizations in an ever-evolving public-safety environment. The certification program provides advanced leadership education through a series of specialized courses […]
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Dayton increases property tax rate due to rising costs
Dayton city officials passed a new higher property tax rate for fiscal year 2026-27. The rate approved at the Sept. 8 council meeting is .421 per $100 of assessed property value, representing the compensating rate plus a 4% increase allowed by the state (without triggering a public vote). In the last two years, the city […]
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Covington’s $6M Axon police technology deal returns for public discussion, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Covington’s proposed police technology contract with Axon Enterprise returns for debate. 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 in NKY government last week? New ‘Swirley’s Soft Serve’ ice cream shop could […]
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School ‘spirits’ run high at Dayton Independent Schools’ Paranormal Club
In a darkened room, Trinity Tillett pulls on a cat-shaped eye mask and headphones plugged into a small black device. The device, called a spirit box, jumps around, scanning different radio frequencies and producing words and fragmented phrases. Tillett relays what she hears back to a huddle of other Dayton Independent Schools students, which writes […]
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Dayton Independent Schools adopts new tax rates, increasing revenue
Dayton Independent School District taxpayers will see changes to their property tax bills as the district generates 4% more tax revenue than last year. Dayton’s board of education voted to adopt new rates at an Aug. 26 regular meeting. Under new state rules, the district had to propose and advertise rates for two weeks before […]
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Plans could transform two former Campbell County schools, more in NKY gov
This week at NKY government meetings, Campbell County Planning and Zoning will hear adaptive-reuse plans for the Grant’s Lick and Silver Grove School buildings. 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 in NKY government last week? Covington […]
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FSR Magazine names Dayton’s Wayfarer Tavern in ‘Top 50 Independent Restaurants’
Dayton’s Wayfarer Tavern was named a “Top 50 Independent Restaurant” of 2026 by FSR Magazine. FSR magazine is a trade publication and digital media platform focused on the full-service restaurant industry. It covers operations, culinary trends and business strategies for casual dining, fine dining and independent hospitality groups. The magazine said the 50 restaurants were […]
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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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Five things to know about Dayton football in 2026
While a new field was christened last season, a disturbing trend continued: the Greendevils’ 3-8 record was the third straight losing season. This season’s goal: having the first winning season since 2020. (Dayton went 6-6 in 2022). Here’s five things to know about the Dayton football team headed into the 2026 season: ‘Different, very special’ […]
