Fort Thomas City Council held a first reading of a proposal that would ban electric bikes and high-speed scooters from city sidewalks. The council held the first reading at its April meeting. Low-speed scooters would still be permitted. The update also clarifies that, regardless of the type of scooter or bicycle, all must be walked […]
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Fort Thomas to consider updating bike laws, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas is considering changes to its bike ordinance, while Newport will discuss an agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police regarding salaries. 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 […]
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Fort Thomas Farmers Market returns next week for the summer
The Fort Thomas Farmers Market is about to reopen for the spring and summer. The Fort Thomas Farmers Market is set to open for the 2026 season on April 15 at the Fort Thomas Mess Hall, located at 801 Cochran Ave. The market is open every Wednesday from 3 p.m. until Dec. 16. Parking is […]
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Fort Thomas Schools to close on primary day after voting concerns
A decision by Fort Thomas school leaders to hold classes on primary election day drew concerns from county election officials and the public, who warned the move could create access issues for voters. Now, according to the district, the school will once again be closed on May 19. In a letter from Fort Thomas Superintendent […]
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Blue Marble Books in Fort Thomas announces new ownership
After months of searching, Fort Thomas’ Blue Marble Books now has a new owner. The bookstore announced in a press release that Allyson Rowh and Emily O’Hearn will take over ownership. Blue Marble Books, established in 1979 by the late Tina Moore, is a key part of the Fort Thomas community. Following Moore’s death in […]
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Tire Discounters opens in Fort Thomas
Cincinnati-based Tire Discounters has opened a new store off I-471 in the Ft. Thomas Plaza. The store, located in the former Michel Tire space, officially opened on Jan. 17. It operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to listed business hours. The […]
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Newport eyes lighting for 4th St. bridge, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Newport discusses plans to add programmable, colorful lighting to the new Fourth Street Bridge. 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 County Fiscal Court backs […]
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Fort Thomas Girl Scouts take pedestrian safety proposal to city hall
For Girl Scout Troop 2231, earning their bronze badge means tackling a real-world problem, starting with traffic safety near the city library. The troop, consisting of fifth graders at Moyer Elementary School in Fort Thomas, gave a presentation to the Fort Thomas City Council on Feb. 17. They petitioned for a solar-powered flashing light and […]
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Fort Thomas approves forensic audit to trace $322K discrepancy
Fort Thomas approved a forensic audit of the past three fiscal years in an effort to trace $322,000 it previously wrote off. The Fort Thomas City Council on Tuesday approved hiring public accounting firm Dean Dorton for just under $35,000 to conduct a forensic audit. The city sparked controversy last September when LINK nky reported that Fort […]
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Fort Thomas hires HR consultant amid ongoing workplace questions
Fort Thomas is bringing in an outside consulting firm, advancing plans first raised last fall to hire an HR consultant amid ongoing workplace and procedural questions. The Fort Thomas City Council approved an $18,000 contract with consultants One Digital at its meeting on Feb. 17. The discussion continues a conversation from last October, when the […]