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 […]
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St. Agnes School asks Fort Wright to consider sponsoring an SRO
The Diocese of Covington approached Fort Wright to request that the city sponsor a school resource officer. Fort Wright is considering a contract with the stipulation that St. Agnes would bear the entire operating cost. The Diocese of Covington has approached other local cities about sponsoring a school resource officer, often called an SRO. Blessed […]
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Fort Thomas to review tennis court bid; Campbell County Schools to discuss facilities plan
This week, in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will consider a bid for tennis courts; while Campbell County Schools will discuss its district facilities plan. 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 […]
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Fort Wright, American Red Cross host blood drive
The City of Fort Wright and the American Red Cross will host an essential blood drive on March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fort Wright City Building on Kyles Lane. The American Red Cross will also present $10 electronic Amazon gift cards to all blood drive donors in March who get […]
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Fort Wright remains in good financial position, audit finds
Fort Wright’s 2023-2024 financial audit shows the city is in a sound financial position, according to city officials. John Chamberlain from Chamberlain Owens & Co. Inc. presented the city council with the audit report at the March 5 meeting. Chamberlain found no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control and no “instances of non-compliance with laws[.]” […]
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Fort Wright leaders travel to learn about roundabouts
Members of Fort Wright City Council traveled to Carmel, Indiana this month to learn more about roundabouts and traffic circles. The Brent Spence Corridor Project may be bringing roundabouts to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. In response, Fort Wright council members have a lot of questions. Mayor Dave Hatter wanted to remind citizens that the […]
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Fort Wright protestors against ‘unchecked power grab,’ criticize Musk and McConnell
More than 100 people in Fort Wright on Monday gathered to protest what they call an “unchecked power grab” by the executive branch of the government. The protesters in Fort Wright voiced their concerns regarding the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), created by President Donald Trump and run by Elon Musk. Many had questions about the department […]
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Quick, casual or fine dining tradition in Fort Wright
This story originally appeared in the Feb. 7, 2025 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This week we head to Fort Wright to visit a longtime date-night and special occasion staple, along with two eateries for quick and casual meals. Join us as we sample Chinese at Hot […]
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Heavy police presence on Amsterdam Road aims to curb unsafe driving
Fort Wright residents can look forward to a “heavy” police presence on Amsterdam Road, specifically around its intersections at Morris and Redwood. A Jan. 22 press release cites the “rising number of traffic violations routinely occurring in this area,” as the reason behind the increased patrols. “Unfortunately, we continue to receive legitimate complaints from residents […]
