The Highland Hills Park playground is officially open. The new, modern playground features accessible elements including an Alta Glide Inclusive Gilder with ADA-accessible ramping, an “inclusive whirl” and sensory play features. There are also separate play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12. Fort Thomas received grant funding from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet for […]
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Cooling centers available in Campbell County during extreme heat
Cooling centers are available in Campbell County for residents who need relief from the extreme heat. A cooling center is a safe, air-conditioned public place where residents can go to cool off during extreme heat. Cooling centers are especially important for older adults, people with chronic medical conditions, families without enough air conditioning and others […]
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‘Traveler’s Table’ to replace Grassroots & Vine in Fort Thomas
Fort Thomas’ Grassroots & Vine is being replaced with a new dining experience. Taste Food and Wine Group announced plans to introduce a new restaurant concept this August. Traveler’s Table will replace Grassroots & Vine at 1011 S. Fort Thomas Ave. in Fort Thomas. The new restaurant represents the next chapter for restaurateurs Lauren and […]
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Anonymous $5,000 gift kicks off fundraising for KSO Summer Concert Series
A $5,000 anonymous donation is helping launch a $25,000 challenge grant to support the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s free summer concert series in Fort Thomas and Covington. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra performs three summer concert series in Tower Park, 900 S Fort Thomas Ave., and Devou Park, 1201 Park Drive, each year. These concerts are free […]
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I-471 southbound exit ramp to Grand Avenue reopens
The exit ramp to Fort Thomas and Newport on I-471 southbound is now open. Enough progress has been made on the ongoing Grand Avenue roadway rehabilitation project that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet opened the I-471 southbound exit ramp to Grand Avenue. The project is expected to be completed by Aug. 1.
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Fort Thomas approves city budget, amends prior year’s spending plan
The Fort Thomas City Council on June 15 approved the second reading of its 2026–2027 fiscal year budget, along with a budget amendment for the current fiscal year and updated personnel and pay classifications for the year ahead. The new budget outlines $19.28 million in general fund revenues, with additional revenues from the health insurance […]
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Decision on e‑bike sidewalk ban delayed in Fort Thomas
Discussion of a proposed ban on electric bikes on sidewalks was postponed during the Fort Thomas City Council’s meeting Monday because not all council members were present. Police Chief Casey Kilgore said the issue remains complex. “We have about 4,000 kids here, still allowing them to access e-scooters and bikes and sidewalks and everything else, […]
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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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Flea in the Fort returns for sixth season at Tower Park
Flea in the Fort, one of the largest artisan craft shows in Greater Cincinnati, is returning for the sixth straight year. The free, outdoor artisan craft show will be held under the beautiful tree canopy next to the historic Fort Thomas Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Avenue on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to […]
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Fort Thomas to rework proposed e-bike, high-speed scooter ban on sidewalks
After two previous readings of a proposal to ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks, Fort Thomas leaders have opted to go back to the drawing board. An incident in which a community member and her dog were hit by people riding electric vehicles behind her was brought up at Monday’s city council […]