What you need to know Various changes to the Chick-fil-A on Madison Pike (KY-17) in Fort Wright got the stamp of approval from the Kenton County Planning Commission Thursday night. Changes include the addition of a new drive-thru lane and the addition of dedicated turn lanes, all with the aim of reducing traffic and improving […]
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Fort Wright to see lowest property tax rate since 2008
Fort Wright City Council held its first reading this week of the proposed 2025-2026 property tax rate. The real property tax rate will decrease, and the personal (“tangible”) property rate will stay the same at 3.85%. “The proposal this year is a fairly substantial tax cut,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. “As a whole, […]
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Fort Wright to host community open house Wednesday
The City of Fort Wright will host a community open house on Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fort Wright City Building on Kyles Lane. The event aims to showcase the various services the city provides and will include demonstrations from several city departments. It will also provide residents the opportunity to […]
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Kenton planning to weigh 450-unit apartment proposal in Erlanger, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Newport will discuss advancing a major Monmouth Street redevelopment as the Kenton County Planning Commission considers rezoning 45 acres for 450 apartments. 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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A cut above: NKY butchers keep craft alive
The sons of Billy Finke and his brothers will be the seventh generation to operate the family’s Fort Wright butcher shop. Since 1876, the Finke family has owned and operated Bill Finke & Sons. The shop was originally in a storefront on Main Street, but has been at its current location at 1502 Amsterdam Road […]
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Fort Wright council member resigns: ‘This is a huge loss’
Fort Wright City Councilmember Dave Abeln resigned this week. Abeln joined Fort Wright city council in 2012. He grew up in Fort Wright and has lived in the community for over 50 years. Abeln is vice president at Metcut Research Inc., and he said his departure at the city was the result of his workplace […]
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Public can weigh in on Alexandria Kroger plan; more in NKY government this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Alexandria Planning and Zoning will hear from Kroger, while Newport will approve and accept the transfer of the Purple People 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 […]
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Fort Wright to host annual community shred day Sept. 20
The City of Fort Wright will host its annual community shred day on Sept. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. Brought to the community via a partnership between the city and Rudler, PSC, a Fort Wright-based accounting firm, the event will allow local residents to safely dispose of documents containing personal and sensitive information. Residents […]
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Fort Wright joins statewide mutual disaster aid agreement
Fort Wright voted to join the statewide mutual disaster aid agreement recommended by the Kentucky League of Cities. Under this agreement, municipalities across Kentucky can come to each other’s aid during disasters, such as this year’s floods and tornadoes. “It’s kind of a no-brainer in my mind,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. It was […]
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Erlanger talks bids for Eons Adventure Park phase one, more in NKY this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Erlanger will discuss bids for phase one of Eons Adventure Park. 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? Kenton County sets 35 mph speed limits on […]
