Highland Heights Mayor Greg Meyers addressed the ending of the 2023-24 fiscal year and what’s to come next in the 2024-25 fiscal year in the city at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. According to Meyers, the city’s total revenue was $5.25M in the 2023-24 fiscal year. This revenue was made up of payroll taxes, occupational taxes and real estate […]
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Highland Heights hears first reading of 2024 comprehensive plan
Highland Heights City Council heard the first reading of their 2024 comprehensive plan at Tuesday night’s June city council meeting. Highland Heights city planner David A. Geohegan heads up the new comprehensive plan, which is mandated by the city of Kentucky and takes place every five years. The last comprehensive plan was completed in 2019. […]
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These two NKY cities are among the fastest-growing in the state
Fort Wright was among the fastest-growing cities in Kentucky from 2022 to 2023.
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Dental duo from Northern Kentucky gives back through mission trips
Dental partners Jared Stewart and Donn Mettens, both from Northern Kentucky, have dedicated their time to mission trips to provide needed services to countries lacking dental healthcare access, while also running a practice together in Highland Heights.
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Highland Heights mulls $4.6M in proposed park additions
Highland Heights heard from Scott Siefker from the Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group at Tuesday night’s city council meeting about a newly proposed greenspace study that began in spring 2023. The proposal, which is broken down into four phases, would cost the city $4.6 million for all four phases. The study discussed potential new additions […]
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Cady Short-Thompson officially installed as president of NKU
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was officially installed as Northern Kentucky University’s first permanent female president on April 26, 2024, and will serve as the university’s seventh president.
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Highland Heights discusses infrastructure funding, Chase Law School relocation
Highland Heights received funding for a $21M medical examiner crime lab, a roundabout near NKU, and the relocation of the Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University, in a mixed bag legislative session.
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NKU women’s basketball coach under investigation, multiple sources say
The head coach of Northern Kentucky University’s women’s basketball team, Camryn Whitaker, is under investigation by the university, WCPO sources confirm.
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CPA: Highland Heights’ annual city council audit looks favorable
The Highland Heights City Council reviewed their annual audit, which showed growth in the city’s assets, comparable expenses, and receivables, and Mayor Greg Meyers felt the presentation was excellent.
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Highland Heights may add new nature trail
In the coming months, Highland Heights citizens could potentially see a new nature trail for bikes and walking. The trail would be located right outside the city building and go behind one of Northern Kentucky University’s residence halls, Callahan Hall. The idea scratches the surface of a green space project that will be discussed at […]