This week in NKY government meetings, Covington is considering a three-way agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Newport for aesthetic lighting on the 4th Street 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 NKY […]
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Kenton County to discuss 95-acre industrial project in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Planning and Development will discuss an industrial development with three buildings totaling about 1,112,000 square feet of floor area, streets and off-street parking lots in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for […]
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Kenton County commissioner primary candidates weigh in on SRI, other key issues
Candidates for Kenton County commissioner came out to Piner on Monday night to discuss issues on the minds of the south county residents, including the county’s Site Readiness Initiative. With the incumbents for county commissioner districts 2 and 3 choosing not to pursue reelection this year, the races for seats on the fiscal court have […]
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Kenton County considers PILOT for industrial project in Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County is considering approving a payment in lieu of taxes for an industrial project in Covington. 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? Whitewater Car […]
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ICE critics get pushback in Kenton County
Following calls from some residents to reconsider cooperation with ICE in Kenton County, residents who oppose that move came to the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting this week to speak. The meeting was attended by fewer people than previous meetings, but it provided an opportunity for county residents who support ICE to speak their minds. “You […]
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Cincy Red Bikes to keep operating in Kenton County
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a funding deal with Cincy Bike Share, known more commonly as the Cincinnati Red Bikes, to help the nonprofit continue operating in the county. Kenton County is among the final parties involved in a multi-jurisdictional agreement to subsidize the nonprofit’s operations. “Many hands make light work,” said Kenton […]
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Kenton County, Covington residents continue to urge against ICE cooperation
Residents have been attending the Kenton County Fiscal Court meetings since December to call for an end to ICE cooperation. A candidate for the new Covington City Council is also calling for explicit policies establishing legal guardrails against ICE agents in the city. This is not the first time that Northern Kentucky residents have shown […]
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Residents call for an end to ICE cooperation in Kenton County
What you need to know Several NKY residents came out to Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday night to call for an end of the Kenton County Detention Center’s agreement to house ICE detainees. “I love seeing families be able to walk to the park, be able to walk to church, just be able to […]
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Cold Spring to review restaurant proposals at two major developments; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Cold Spring will discuss restaurants proposed for the Cold Spring Pointe and Cold Spring Town Center developments. 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 Newport superintendent […]
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Jon Draud won’t seek reelection to Kenton County Fiscal Court
Jon Draud, who currently occupies the seat of the district 2 on the Kenton County Fiscal Court, will not seek reelection to the county body, LINK nky learned this week. Draud had intimated his interest in possibly running again last year, but he confirmed with LINK nky Friday that he was planning on retiring at […]