Through a deal between the city and police officers, nine new police vehicles will be added to Fort Thomas’ police fleet. The additional vehicles will bring the total number of cars to 26, giving every officer their own vehicle, which they can take home between shifts. The deal, however, involved the dissolving of the current […]
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Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy partners with city on compost project
The city of Fort Thomas is partnering with the Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy on a unique program that seeks to benefit people throughout Northern Kentucky. The compost program uses leaf waste to create mulch, which has been made available free of charge to homeowners and businesses. The nonprofit is spearheading the project, working with city […]
Fort Thomas names Tower Park basketball courts to honor beloved coach
In a surprise ceremony on Tuesday, the city of Fort Thomas honored the man known to most simply as Coach Kenney. The city renamed basketball courts at Tower Park for Robert Kenney Shields, whose long and winning career has spanned more than three decades. Shields served as basketball coach for St. Thomas High School […]
Fort Thomas may increase fines to address chronic code violators
Fort Thomas officials are considering a significant increase in fines for chronic violations of its code of ordinances covering maintenance of properties within the city. An amendment to the code would increase fines for third and subsequent violations. The fines will remain at $100 for a first and $200 for a second offense. If the […]

