State Treasurer Mark Metcalf’s office will host an outreach event in Independence on Friday, June 12 related to unclaimed property. The event is free and open to all Kenton County residents and will inform attendees on the process of claiming unclaimed property from the state. Treasurer staff members will be on-site to guide attendees through […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
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Fort Wright leaders say budget reflects ongoing infrastructure, safety needs
Fort Wright City Council members outlined a spending plan for the next fiscal year, which they described at Wednesday’s regular meeting as steady, conservative, and reflective of ongoing infrastructure and safety needs. Council held the first reading of its budget ordinance for fiscal year 2026-2027 at the meeting. The current fiscal year ends June 30, with the […]
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NKY-born Airheads celebrates 40th anniversary
Iconic candy brand Airheads is celebrating its 40th anniversary, kicking off National Candy Month. Airheads was invented in Erlanger back in 1986. On Wednesday, June 3, parent company Perfetti Van Melle acknowledged its connection to the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky community, where the brand was founded and continues to be produced today. “National Candy […]
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Elsmere considers raising rental pricing at community center for non-residents
Elsmere City Councilmembers discussed increasing rental pricing at the community center at Tuesday’s caucus meeting as a way to rely less on public funding. Council is expected to take action on a potential increase in space rental pricing for non-residents at its next meeting on June 9. Rate increases of $25 to $50 were discussed […]
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Kenton County invites residents to shape future transportation priorities at open house
Kenton County will host an open house for its countywide transportation plan on Thursday, June 11, at the Liberty Hall Event Center in Edgewood. The event is open to all county residents and will serve as a venue for people to learn about the planning process and ask questions. “Traffic and transportation are top-of-mind issues […]
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TradesNKY expands programs in Kenton County
TradesNKY, a nonprofit that provides trades training to students, is expanding its presence into five new schools in Kenton County: Holmes Middle School in Covington Independent Public Schools and Turkey Foot Middle School, Twenhofel Middle School, Woodland Middle School and Summit View Academy in the Kenton County School District. “This expansion represents another major step […]
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Edgewood honors public works employees, announces designated week
The Edgewood City Council recognized National Public Works Week at last week’s meeting as city officials honored public works employees. Mayor John Link announced May 17-23 as National Public Works Week in Edgewood, recognizing the workers responsible for maintaining the city’s roads, stormwater systems and other essential infrastructure. Boone County Infrastructure Project Manager Tyler Hill read the proclamation, which […]
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Here are the Kenton County commission candidates heading to the general election
The numbers are in, and we now know what the final slate of candidates will be for the Kenton County commissioner race in November. Following the tallies from Tuesday night’s primary election, the following candidates will appear on the ballot in the general election: District 1 (Note: District 1 had no primaries this year): District […]
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Election results for this year’s primary races in Kenton County
There were several primary races in Kenton County this year, most notably for the Kenton County sheriff’s seat and for seats on the fiscal court, for which multiple Democrats ran for the first time in decades. Click the links below to jump to the results for a particular race. Find all our other Northern Kentucky […]
