Fort Wright passed a resolution stating the city’s intention to move forward with amending its zoning ordinances to accommodate medical cannabis facilities. The resolution passed during Wednesday’s city council meeting, with five out of six council members voting in favor. Before the vote, Mayor Dave Hatter reminded the council that this resolution is not legally […]
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Chick-fil-A’s ‘Stuff the Bus Challenge’ collects school supplies for local districts
Northern Kentucky residents are invited to donate school supplies at local Chick-fil-A restaurants on July 18 to get a free sandwich voucher.
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Fort Wright’s civic club building: A new community center?
The city of Fort Wright acquired the Fort Wright Civic Club building and property in March of 2024. Now, they’re tasked with finding a refreshed purpose for the property. While it has been primarily used as a polling place for the last several years, the city believes the site could be something more. City Administrator […]
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Fort Wright police department welcomes new leadership
The Fort Wright Police Department swore several officers into new positions at a June 19 special city council meeting. The city welcomed the newly sworn-in Chief Jonathan Colwell, Captain Robert Griffin and Sergeant Nick VonHandorf to their leadership. This string of promotions is a direct result of former Police Chief Ed Butler’s resignation. Butler recently […]
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Fort Wright welcomes new city attorney
Fort Wright appointed John S. Brooking as their new city attorney. Former city attorney Timothy Theissen retired in May, and Brooking attended his first city council meeting in this role on June 5. Brooking is a partner at Brooking & Halloran, a law firm based in Fort Wright that represents both individuals and businesses. He […]
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Slew of last-minute candidate filings puts some Kenton County positions into question
The final filing deadline for Kenton County’s municipal elections has resulted in 122 candidates running in contested races, including city government seats in Erlanger, Covington, Independence, Bromley, Crescent Springs, Edgewood, Elsmere, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Independence, Lakeside Park, Ludlow, Park Hills, Taylor Mill, and school board seats in Beechwood Independent Public Schools and Covington Independent Public Schools.
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Fort Wright approves regional hazard mitigation plan
Fort Wright has approved a regional hazard mitigation plan, which will educate the public about natural disasters, prepare for disasters, and distribute fund reimbursements from the federal government for damage caused by those disasters.
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These two NKY cities are among the fastest-growing in the state
Fort Wright was among the fastest-growing cities in Kentucky from 2022 to 2023.
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Fort Wright barbeque joint makes Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Barbecue Spots 2024’
Harmon’s Barbecue has been named to Yelp’s Top 100 Barbecue Spots of 2024 list.
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Citizen petitions for change at the intersection of Dixie and Highland
Fort Mitchell citizens are signing a petition to demand changes at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Highland Avenue. The petition, which has been active for just a couple of weeks, has over 500 signatures and aims to get the attention of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “This intersection has become increasingly hazardous for both pedestrians […]
