The City of Independence recognized the achievements of athletes in the Simon Kenton High School swimming and diving teams with special proclamations Monday night. Specifically, swimmers Nathan McCrory, Parker Davis, Evan Iles and Owen Iles, as well as diver Isaiah Reinhart, received proclamations. For example, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, was proclaimed Isaiah Reinhart Day. “The […]
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Covington to buy Gateway building, sell it to increase tax revenue
What you need to know The City of Covington plans to buy the building that formerly housed Gateway Community and Technical College’s Professional Services Center and Massage Clinic, located on Scott Boulevard across from the Kenton County Public Library branch, and then sell it to office developers. “We would use this to create or attract […]
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Independence OKs final contract for Memorial Park Splash Pad
The Independence City Council on March 2 gave the green-light to the final contract bid for the new Memorial Park Splash Pad, which the city hopes to open by Memorial Day weekend. The council agreed to accept a bid of $483,006.50 from Civil Solutions Associates, a Cincinnati-based engineering firm. Mayor Chris Reinersman said Monday’s bid […]
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Student entrepreneurs awarded $44K at pitch competition in Covington
Student entrepreneurs from across Kentucky received thousands of dollars in funding through the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Collegiate Pitch competition on Feb. 28. The Collegiate Pitch competition was held at SparkHaus in Covington, where 17 teams from eight colleges and universities competed in two categories: the Exploratory Track for early-stage concepts and the Developed Track […]
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Fort Wright unlikely to partner with Flock
Fort Wright discussed a potential contract with Flock Safety at their Feb. 18 caucus meeting. Council members Jason Collins and Bernie Wessels requested City Administrator Jill Cain Bailey pull information about the company and a potential agreement. Mayor Dave Hatter let his opposition be known at the start of the discussion. “I’m a no,” Hatter […]
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Would NKY receive more funding if it were one big place?
What is Northern Kentucky? If you ask LINK nky, it’s Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties (at least, that’s our coverage area). If you ask The Northern Kentucky Health Department, the region is made up of Boone, Campbell, Kenton and Grant counties. The Census also includes Gallatin, Pendleton and Bracken counties in that list. Do these […]
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What does it cost to keep NKY safe?
Correction: Crescent Springs is covered by the Villa Hills Police Department. Point Pleasant is not an incorporated city in Boone County, nor is it census-designated like the county seat of Burlington. On a map, Point Pleasant consists of several industrial buildings, including the fire station, located just to the east of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International […]
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Fort Wright opposes state control of short-term rental regulations
Fort Wright joined several other NKY cities last week opposing a bill that would move regulation of short-term rentals to the state level. Cities across Northern Kentucky have been enacting local regulations over the last few years, and Fort Wright isn’t the first city to express opposition Senate Bill 112. In Fort Wright, city council […]
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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 […]
