Highland Heights City Councilmember and Campbell County Republican Party Treasurer Jesse Hockenbury was arrested on Feb. 1 on charges of alleged sexual abuse in the third degree. In Kentucky, sexual abuse, third degree (KRS 510.130) means a person is accused of subjecting another individual to sexual contact without their consent. His arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 23 at 9 […]
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Fort Mitchell to appoint new council member, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Mitchell plans to appoint a new city council member. 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? Boone County orders demolition of Point Pleasant home deemed […]
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Union to vote on zone change for expanded subdivision; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Union City Commission will vote on a zone change that would allow single-family development across 135 acres near the Westbrook Estates subdivision. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What you missed […]
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Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers to seek another term
Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers announced his campaign for re-election as mayor. After serving four years on the city of Highland Heights Planning and Zoning Commission and four years on the city council, Meyers was elected mayor in 2006 and has served in that position ever since. “It has been the highlight of my life […]
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Highlands Heights donates nearly 1,000 pounds of food to local outreach program
At Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Highlands Heights residents received a recap of the successful Thanksgiving food drive led by the city staff and council. After the city issued a request for food donations in November, residents responded with remarkable generosity, providing nearly 1,000 pounds of food to the Pantry of Hope, a community outreach program headed up by First Baptist Church of […]
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River Ridge Elementary expansion, 450-unit Covington development, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will discuss the River Ridge Elementary expansion, while the Kenton Planning Commission reviews a Fisher Homes 450-unit development proposal. 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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Fort Thomas weighs roundabout for city intersection, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss implementing a roundabout at the intersection of Highland and Grand Avenues. 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? Medical cannabis zoning returns […]
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Next phase of The Commons at Highland Heights could break ground by 2026
Highland Heights saw what the next phase of The Commons at Highland Heights could look like at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. The next phase, named Phase 1A, if approved, would add a new playground, new hammock spaces, a fire pit and more. The section of the park is located just steps away from Northern Kentucky […]
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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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Alcohol license fee increase possible in Highland Heights
Highland Heights heard an ordinance that could increase the alcohol license fee for businesses Tuesday night. According to City Administrator Michael Giffen, raising the alcohol license fee is a standard procedure that’s reviewed every five years. “Every 5 years, cities can increase their alcoholic beverage license fees by 5% to keep pace with inflation. This […]
