Fort Wright passed an ordinance that would raise the salaries of the next mayor and city council members at their June 4 meeting. Council member Jason Collins asked council to consider raising the salary a few months ago. While the change won’t take effect until 2027, when the next elected mayor and council take office, […]
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County approves Fort Wright Walmart pickup, delivery addition plans
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved concept plans for an addition to the Walmart Supercenter on Valleyplaza Parkway in Fort Wright, which will enable expanded pick-up and delivery services. Specifically, Walmart plans to add approximately 4,973 square feet to the building’s southeast corner, creating an area where customers who have placed online orders can […]
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Fort Wright budget doesn’t raise taxes
Fort Wright City Council heard the first reading of an annual budget that requires no raise in taxes. Council members promise that services will remain “superior” and that taxpayer funds will be used appropriately. “Basically, we’re keeping the same level of service and infrastructure,” Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said. “All the stuff that makes […]
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One person killed in motorcycle crash in Fort Wright
A person is dead after a motorcycle crash Friday evening in Fort Wright, the Fort Wright Police Department said. Police said a motorcyclist crashed on Madison Pike near I-275 around 7:30 p.m. Friday. It’s unclear what caused the crash, but a WCPO crew did see another vehicle involved in the crash at the scene. The […]
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Fort Wright residents to pay higher waste collection fee
Fort Wright plans to raise the waste collection and recycling services meeting in accordance with Rumpke’s bid. The council discussed the contract at its May 21 caucus meeting. Rumpke was the only company that bid. “There is not a lot of competition in this market,” city administrator Jill Cain Bailey said. “My recommendation is to […]
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Get ready for the Fort Wright Garden Club Plant Swap & Sale
The Fort Wright Garden Club’s Plant Swap & Sale returns this month. During the event, people can bring their plants and flowers to trade with others. Participants can bring their plants to swap on May 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. or May 17 from 9 to 10 a.m. “Dirty Bucks will be spent at […]
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Fort Wright Civic Club building to be demolished
Due to safety concerns, Fort Wright City Council voted to demolish the city’s vacant civic club. The vote declared an emergency to expedite demolition. The city acquired the Fort Wright Civic Club property at 15 Kennedy Road in September 2023, and the building has not operated as a Civic Club since then. Kenton County had […]
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Kenton County eyes $36M in school upgrades; Fort Wright weighs pay hikes for elected officials
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of education discusses renovations to four of its elementary schools, while Fort Wright considers pay increase for succeeding elected officials. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Fort Wright considers raising mayor’s salary
Fort Wright City Council is considering raising the base compensation for local elected officials, which hasn’t changed since 1998. The fiscal year 2024-2025 budget includes the mayor’s annual salary of $7,472.96. City council members make $2,989.19 annually. With the standard 2.9% cost-of-living raise, the mayor will make $7,689.68 annually, and council members will make $3,075.88. […]
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48-home proposal in Kenton County; Covington reviews golf cart laws and more in NKY
This week in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will discuss a Fischer Homes 48 single-family home proposal, and Covington will look at expanding golf cart use. 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 […]
