Covington City Commission has approved Owen Electric’s franchise agreement, which will see the company pay the city $4,000 plus 3% gross receipts on a quarterly basis in exchange for the right to construct, repair, install and maintain utility infrastructure on the city’s public right of ways.
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Preserving farm land in Boone County: officals look to restrict solar farms
Boone County is looking to move away from allowing the development of sprawling solar farms on rural land. At a meeting on Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court discussed creating a text amendment to the county’s planning and zoning code that would regulate the types of solar panel installations that could be developed. “I believe […]
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Power outages mount across the region
More than 100,000 people are without power right now in the Tri-State as Hurricane Helen’s effects are felt across the Midwest. Most of those outages are north of the Ohio River, but thousands are without power in Northern Kentucky from Florence to Union, Fort Mitchell, Fort Wright, Covington, Fort Thomas and Cold Spring. Check the […]
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Power outages reported throughout the region
Multiple power outages have been reported throughout the region. Consult the outage maps for more information.
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Duke Energy and BE NKY boost site development in Northern Kentucky
Together, BE NKY Growth Partnership (BE NKY), the economic development organization serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties, and Duke Energy are sparking economic growth by taking steps to make industrial land more competitive. BE NKY has participated in the Duke Energy Site Readiness program to prepare and improve properties for potential large industrial development and/or […]
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Duke Energy doles out $10k in funding to Gateway Foundation, other local nonprofits
The Duke Energy Foundation granted the Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation a $10,000 grant as part of the nonprofit’s 40-year anniversary celebration. In addition to Gateway, two Cincinnati-based nonprofits with operations in Northern Kentucky—the Adopt A Class Foundation and United Way of Greater Cincinnati—were granted $10,000. “Gateway Community and Technical College is grateful for […]
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Brief road closures coming to Hebron on Sunday due to utility work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office is notifying drivers of a series of brief closures on North Bend Road between Coral Drive and Overlook Drive in Hebron. Duke Energy will be installing new utility wiring across the road. The closures will take place on Sunday, July 14. There will be four, 15-minute closures on […]
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Erlanger family advocates for city barrier on cleared hillside
An Erlanger family is trying to get the city to add a barrier to the 18-foot drop on a city hillside following the removal of trees, but the city has been hesitant to spend taxpayer dollars on the project due to legal considerations.
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Tippy trash cans coming to Lincoln Ridge Park in Independence
Duke Energy granted Kenton County’s Department of Parks and Recreation $10,000 for the purchase of 13 tippy trash cans and lids at Lincoln Ridge Park in Independence, helping keep the environment clean and enjoyable for everyone.
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Covington mulls franchise agreement with electric companies. What does this mean for your electric bill?
The Covington Board of Commissioners is considering establishing regulations that would mandate a franchise agreement between the city and electric providers, specifically Duke Energy, who believes a franchise agreement would not be necessary.
