Change at the Edgewood city building came Monday night. Longtime city clerk Jeanette Kemper attended her final meeting as she is retiring from the position. Mayor John Link presented her with a proclamation for all the years she worked in the city. July 26 will declared Jeanette Kemper Day in Edgewood. Belinda Nitschke was sworn […]
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Edgewood Robbery Suspect May Have Hit Store in Ohio, Too
The person suspected of robbing the Shell gas station on Dudley Road in Edgewood may have committed a similar crime in Ohio. Edgewood Police are looking for information about the suspect, who is seen on surveillance video with a gray fabric blocking his face, and wearing a black and gray sweatshirt. A robbery at a […]
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NKY Cities Claim 8 of Top 10 Spots Among Kentucky’s Healthiest Housing Market
Northern Kentucky cities are well=represented in an analysis of the local housing market. Financial technology firm SmartAsset compiled the top ten healthiest real estate markets in the state by looking at the number of years that residents spend in a home, home values, ease of sales, and the costs associated with home ownership. Edgewood came […]
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Edgewood Police Investigating Multiple Car Break-ins
Cars in Edgewood have been broke into in recent days. Edgewood Police report that cars on Prestwicke Drive and Dottie Lane were hit overnight from Thursday into Friday. At least one attempted theft was caught on surveillance video and shared to the police department’s Facebook page. Police urge residents not to leave valuables in their […]
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Future of Pedestrian, Bicycle Issues in Kenton County to Be Discussed
The effort to update Kenton County’s most recent bicycle plan, from 1999, and pedestrian plan, from 2001, continues with an open house on May 16. The Kenton Connects Advisory Committee is hosting the event that Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Dixie Heights High School’s cafeteria (3010 Dixie Highway, Edgewood). “Public input […]
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Moser, McDaniel Celebrate Legislative Wins at Edgewood Meeting
State Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) and Rep. Kimberly Moser (R-Taylor Mill) talked about the recently concluded session of the General Assembly during Monday night’s meeting of the Edgewood city council. McDaniel said that Kentucky now has the lowest tax rate in the nation and that he is proud of the passage of House Bill […]
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Edgewood Concerned About $400,000 Increase to Pension Contribution
The City of Edgewood, like many across Kentucky, face a hefty bill as the state mandates an increased pension contribution. For Edgewood, that means a payment of $1,182,063 due on July 1, an increase of $422,685. Mayor John Link urged the citizens of Edgewood to contact their legislators and ask for relief for the cities. […]
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Turkey Foot Middle School Evacuated
Turkey Foot Middle School in Edgewood was evacuated Tuesday afternoon but there was no fire. Parents became concerned as the evacuation timed with a phone call alerting them that a possible threat had been made on social media. The evacuation and the reported threat were not related. Kenton County School District spokesperson Jessica Dykes told The […]
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Injuries Reported After School Bus Crashes in Edgewood
There are reports that three people were injured after a school bus and two other cars crashed in Edgewood. The crash happened on Turkeyfoot Road near Dudley Road. Further details were not immediately available. This story will be updated. -Staff report Image via PDS
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New Technology Captures Speed Data in Real Time in Edgewood
There are new speed signs in Edgewood, installed on poles around town, featuring brand new technology in the area. “The old system was only good for three days,” said Edgewood Police Chief Tony Kramer. “We had to have a vehicle with a hitch to tow it to where we wanted.” The new technology is cloud-based. […]
