Current Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette, who first took office in 2019, has announced her intention to seek reelection as mayor. “Seven years ago, I promised I would lead Erlanger forward with compassion, cooperation and respect for every resident who calls this city home,” Fette said in a press release. “I’ve made that promise a reality […]
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What you missed in NKY government before 4th of July slowdown
This week, due to the holiday weekend, many Northern Kentucky government meetings have been canceled. Here is what you missed from last week. What happened last week in NKY government? Florence passes budget, approves solar panel ordinance The Florence City Council approved its 2025-2026 budget during a special meeting on June 17, setting general fund […]
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Erlanger secures $1.3 million from Kenton County’s Community Redevelopment Fund
The City of Erlanger became the second municipality in Kenton County to receive money from the recently created Community Redevelopment Fund. The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved a memorandum of agreement on June 24, allocating $1.3 million to Erlanger from the county’s Community Redevelopment Fund. As part of the agreement, Erlanger agreed to provide a […]
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Buy beer, raise money for Erlanger’s adventure park
People can now help raise money for Erlanger’s 1,000-acre Eons Adventure Park by buying beer! Specifically, Fable Brew Works’ new Kolsch-style ale, dubbed A Walk in the Woods. Buying a draft or can of A Walk in the Woods at Fabled Brew Works’ main tap room on Kenton Lands Road will see a portion of […]
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Kenton County, Covington, Dayton all talk budget
This week, in NKY local government meetings, many municipalities, including Covington and Dayton, along with Kenton County, are discussing their new fiscal year budgets. 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? Fort […]
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Entrepreneurship ‘boot camp’ comes to Erlanger this week
The Patriot Boot Camp, a three-day entrepreneurship crash course for veterans, is coming to the Disabled American Veterans in Erlanger this week. DAV Patriot Boot Camp provides veterans and local small business owners with a free entrepreneurship education, one-on-one mentorship with leading business experts, networking and a pitch competition with thousands of dollars in non-dilutive […]
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Fischer Homes to relocate HQ to Covington, slated to bring 350 jobs
UPDATE: The city’s jobs development incentive as well as the parking authority incentive were passed as part of the consent agenda at the Covington City Commission legislative meeting on May 13. –LINK nky editorial, May 13, 2025 Fischer Homes, one of the region’s largest home builders and real estate developers, will officially relocate its corporate […]
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Kenton County eyes $36M in school upgrades; Fort Wright weighs pay hikes for elected officials
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of education discusses renovations to four of its elementary schools, while Fort Wright considers pay increase for succeeding elected officials. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Zoning change approved for Erlanger McDonald’s training office
Erlanger could soon receive a new corporate training office for McDonald’s, as the Kenton County Planning Commission has approved a zoning change for a vacant lot on Cave Run Road. The commission approved the zoning change on Thursday. The property is located on the southwest side of Cave Run Road between Dixie Highway and Barkley […]
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Set the Stage for Summer Camp in Erlanger!
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the Playhouse’s yearly summer theatre camp offerings for campers entering grades one through 12. Along with programming options at the Playhouse’s theatre complex in Mt. Adams and at Mason Community Center, the Playhouse is excited to return to Ignite Institute in Erlanger, Kentucky, for a […]