From parades and carnival rides to concerts, fireworks and even a wrestling match, Northern Kentucky cities are celebrating Independence Day with events for all ages as the nation marks its 250th birthday. To help plan your holiday weekend, LINK nky has rounded up some of the largest Fourth of July celebrations taking place throughout the […]
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Edgewood city clerk Belinda Nitschke honored as 2026 Municipal Clerk of the Year
Edgewood City Clerk Belinda Nitschke was celebrated as the 2026 Municipal Clerk of the Year during a special presentation at Monday’s council meeting. The honor, awarded by state officials, recognizes her exceptional dedication, professionalism and outstanding service to the Edgewood community. State Representative Stephanie Dietz made a trip from Frankfort to personally present the award, offering a citation from both herself and Speaker […]
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Fort Thomas to approve its budget, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss approval of the 2026/2027 budget and continue discussing a ban on electric bikes on sidewalks. 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 last week in NKY government? Boone […]
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Public invited to offer input on Edgewood’s Charter Oak Road improvement project
Members of the public are invited to give their input on a project to make improvements to Charter Oak Road in Edgewood. The project, which is in the design phase, won’t require major construction work. The first phase if the project is expected to cost about $750,000. The improvement plans haven’t been made public yet, […]
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Fort Thomas to revisit e-bike, scooter sidewalk ban; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is expected to hold a second reading on an ordinance update that would ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks. 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 […]
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Kenton County planners to review biomedical center for Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a seven-story biomedical education center proposed for Covington’s riverfront is set to go before the Kenton County Planning and Development Commission. 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 last week in […]
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Edgewood city clerk honored as clerk of the year
Edgewood City Clerk Belinda Nitschke has been honored as the 2026 Clerk of the Year by the Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association. Nitschke was honored on April 16 at the association’s annual spring conference in Paducah. Nitschke was nominated by Edgewood City Administrator Brian Dehner. “She exemplifies the very best of the municipal clerk profession through […]
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Fort Thomas to consider updating bike laws, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is considering changes to its bike ordinance, while Newport will discuss an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police regarding salaries. 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 last week […]
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Planning Commission supports Edgewood zoning revisions
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a recommendation to revise Edgewood’s zoning ordinances this week. The revisions will now return to the Edgewood City Council for two public readings and a vote. The proposal aims to refine and streamline the city’s zoning regulations to better align with the county’s broader comprehensive planning. Kenton County Planning […]
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Fischer Homes proposes 178-unit development in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County’s planning commission will review a proposed zoning change for a mix of two-family and multi-family housing in Independence. 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 last week in NKY […]