A solution may be at hand for issues and concerns about usage, traffic and amenities at Fort Thomas Highland Hills Park. At the July council meeting, the room was packed with community members, many of whom came with concerns about the park. Residents have asked for permanent pickleball courts in Fort Thomas for several months. […]
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Fort Thomas Police to host community education program this fall
Fort Thomas Police Chief Casey Kilgore invited anyone interested to apply for an upcoming Fort Thomas Citizens Police Academy during July’s city council meeting. The academy aims to promote connection and communication between community members and the police department, said Sergeant Derek Faught in a promotional video for the program. “We want to cultivate positive, […]
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Fort Thomas no longer in a pickle over pickleball
With an estimated 4.8 million players, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S., according to sports and recreation experts. It’s growing in popularity in Fort Thomas, but the city has yet to find a permanent home for the game. Yet, thanks to local pickleball enthusiasts — and their tennis-playing brethren — a solution seems […]
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Fort Thomas council hits pause on Design Review Board amendment
A proposal that would change the composition of the Fort Thomas Design Review Board has been put on hold while officials continue the review of the ordinance. An amendment allowing up to two nonresidents to serve on the board was on the May council agenda for a first reading. It sparked intense debate from council […]
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Fort Thomas debates city board membership rules
Debate over who should be on the Fort Thomas Design Review Board got heated this week as city council reviewed a series of ordinances addressing the makeup of city boards. This action would force at least one board member to step down following her planned move to Newport. Further discussion resulted in a proposed change […]
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Making it clear: Fort Thomas takes a hard look at city ordinances
A lawsuit over the request to paint a building on Fort Thomas Avenue. A question of who should approve those who serve on boards and commissions. Now, Fort Thomas city leaders are taking a look at how boards and commissions are made up in the city and whether any changes need to be made. A […]
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Fort Thomas joins other NKY cities opposing partisan election bills
The city of Fort Thomas has joined several other Northern Kentucky cities opposing Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 50. At their February meeting, council members voted unanimously to approve a resolution against the bills to be sent to the state legislature. The bills would require city officials – mayors, council and commission members, […]
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Splash park for Highland Hills out as Fort Thomas reconsiders plans
At its February meeting, Fort Thomas City Council agreed to set aside a plan to add a splash park in Highland Hills Park and is instead exploring a potential pickleball court instead. During construction of the One Highland Building, city staff used the fill from the project to build up a section of the park. […]
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New council, new space: Fort Thomas meets in remodeled chambers
Residents and officials got a first glimpse of the newly renovated Fort Thomas City Building at the city’s first council meeting of the year on Jan. 23. While the remainder of the space is not quite ready, officials did receive permission from the building inspector to hold meetings in the newly redesigned council chambers. With […]
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Fort Thomas officials offer plan to move forward on Route 8
Next month will mark four years since the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed a section of Old State Route 8 in Fort Thomas due to mudslides and unsafe conditions. If the state accepts a new proposal by city officials, a solution and potential reopening could finally be on the horizon. Last year, state officials notified Campbell […]
