It’s that time of year again. The roads open up and swallow cars, twist suspensions requiring replacement, and wheel rims get bent like soda cans. It’s pothole season. The citizens of Fort Wright have been asked to report potholes around town to the mayor’s office for repair. A phone number and email address are available […]
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Fort Wright faces speed bump on the road to eliminating motor vehicle tax
The City of Fort Wright has hit a bump in the road in its effort to join 14 other cities in Kenton County that do not impose a motor vehicle tax on residents. The motor vehicle tax rate in Fort Wright currently stands at 19 cents per $100. To put that figure in perspective, a […]
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He visits hospitals as Santa ‘the light that they get in their eyes; it’s just something that you can’t describe’
For 16 years, Ron Gambrell has put on his Santa suit, packed up his sleigh, and traveled to hospitals, doctor’s offices, churches, and daycare centers across Northern Kentucky. Gambrell said God blessed him with white hair and white whiskers, so he plans to continue playing the part of Santa as long as he can. One […]
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Beshear names four Northern Kentuckians to boards and commissions
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed four Northern Kentuckians to boards and commissions this past week. Beshear reappointed Rick Wurth as a member of the Commission on Human Rights. Wurth, of Union, is CEO of CHNK Behavioral Health and will serve a term expiring Sept. 12, 2025. Beshear has appointed Madeleine Plummer and Emily Dudley as members […]
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One dead after head-on crash on I-75 at Kyles Lane
A previous version of this story misidentified which driver was killed in the crash. LINK nky regrets the error. One woman is dead after a head-on collision on Interstate 75 in Fort Wright early Sunday, according to Covington police. Police responded to reports of a vehicle traveling the wrong way on northbound I-75 just after […]
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Fort Wright takes first steps to eliminate motor vehicle tax
Fort Wright has taken the first step towards eliminating the motor vehicle tax, just like Mayor Dave Hatter challenged his city to do in September. “We have the lowest income tax in Kenton County and you are about to get a property tax cut to boot,” said Hatter at the September Fort Wright meeting. “So […]
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Fort Wright residents want noise barrier ahead of highway expansion in Brent Spence project
John Brophy came to the Fort Wright city council meeting Wednesday night because he and his Marcella Drive neighbors received a letter concerning acquisition of their property as part of the Brent Spence Bridge project. “We all received a letter from the Transportation Cabinet a few weeks ago,” he said to council. “We need your […]
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Covington taking steps in response to complaints about Interplastic, a local plant with a history of issues
A Fort Wright plastic product manufacturing plant has received its share of complaints from the public over the years, ranging from wafting odors to perceived safety threats. As scrutiny mounts from the public, Covington officials are taking steps to ensure the plant follows proper environmental safety protocols in the future. While the Interplastic Corporation plant […]
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Behringer-Crawford to display items from shuttered Ramage museum
Behringer-Crawford Museum, thanks to a partnership between the two entities and a grant from the Kentucky Historical Society.
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Fort Wright resident upset over delay in street repairs
Eric Wilking, a resident of Hazelwood Drive in Fort Wright, came to the regular Fort Wright council meeting Wednesday night to see what can be done to secure a place on the city’s street program that won’t be bumped to a lower spot on the list. “I have lived on the street 24 to 25 […]
