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 […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission recommends Fort Wright zoning ordinance update
The Kenton County Planning Commission has recommended a revision to Fort Wright’s zoning ordinance, reducing the number of zones to 14 and streamlining processes.
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Fort Wright can now revoke liquor licenses over delinquent property taxes
Fort Wright city council passed two ordinances to give the city more leverage over delinquent taxpayers, with the aim of disrupting an organization’s operations if it does not pay its property taxes.
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Fort Wright opposes changes to homestead exemption structure
Fort Wright City Council announced their opposition to any changes to the current structure of the homestead exemption in Kentucky. Kentucky established the homestead exemption to reduce property taxes for people over 65 and those considered “totally disabled.” According to the resolution passed by the Fort Wright city council on Feb. 7, changes to the […]
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Fort Wright to increase traffic enforcement
Fort Wright Police Department will take a more “proactive approach to traffic enforcement” following Mayor Dave Hatter’s orders, according to Police Chief Ed Butler. In the past, the city has tried to give out citations and tickets sparingly. However, concern from residents about reckless driving on city streets prompted the city to address the issue […]
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Fort Wright mulls fairness ordinance after anti-gay vandalism
Fort Wright’s committee to investigate the adoption of a Fairness Ordinance for the city met on Feb. 6. As of now, the committee is still gathering information, and no formal decisions have been made. City council committed to appointing and meeting as a community to discuss this issue after several citizens requested they do so […]
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Performance Lexus RiverCenter to move due to bridge construction
A luxury car dealership in Covington is permanently relocating to Fort Wright due to imminent construction from the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Performance Lexus RiverCenter, located at 633 W. 3rd St., is moving nearly 2.5 miles southward 709 Wright’s Summit Parkway. The new facility is set to open in spring of this year, according […]
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Fort Wright police take ‘multi-tiered’ approach to increased traffic violations
There are many things contributing to traffic issues in Fort Wright, said Police Chief Ed Butler, but he told LINK nky that he suspects an increase in population and COVID comparison to be the culprits. “Without directly looking at the data, my gut says [Fort Wright] is the main artery for people south of the […]
