This week in NKY government meetings, Campbell County Planning and Zoning will review a new public safety facility, while Covington looks to purchase a tractor-drawn ladder truck for the fire department. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Fort Wright Police Department reports low crime, collisions on Madison Pike
Fort Wright Police Department presented their 2025 report at the February council meeting. Chief Jonathan Colwell highlighted areas of high traffic collisions, staff accomplishments, and ongoing programs. With 13 sworn officers, 15 patrol vehicles, and a budget of $2,150,446.58, Fort Wright Police Department fielded 7620 service calls in 2025. That doesn’t include mutual aid calls […]
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Local mayors discuss possible ban on local short-term rental rules
What you need to know Several Kenton County mayors are expressing concern about the resurgence of possible legislation in Frankfort that would ban local governments from instituting regulations on short-term rentals, such as licensing requirements and caps on the number of rentals that can be established in certain areas. “We want to oppose that,” Taylor […]
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Truck parking in Boone County, redevelopment in Kenton: NKY gov this week
This week in NKY government meetings, Boone County is considering updating its zoning code to address commercial truck parking. 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? Zone change committee advances proposal for […]
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Kenton County awards $400K for middle school trade programs
A Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit that focuses on building the region’s skilled trades workforce will receive $400,000 from Kenton County. On Jan. 13, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved $400,00 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for TradesNKY. This funding will cover one-time startup costs to establish a hands-on, trades-based career exploration and skills development program […]
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Deal makes way for renovation of historic Duro Bag site in Covington
The City of Covington, Kenton County, the Northern Kentucky Catalytic Fund and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority are partnering to buy up the old Duro Bag building in Covington for the purposes of future redevelopment. The deal, which is slated to occur sometime in the next quarter. The building carries a purchase price of about […]
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Rolling roadblocks on I-71/75 in two counties overnight Thursday
There will be rolling roadblocks on I-71/I-75 in Boone and Kenton Counties overnight Thursday to allow state crews to mend pot holes on the effected roadways. As a result, traffic will be slowed to allow the crews to complete their work, and drivers who frequent the area should plan accordingly. The roadblocks will begin at […]
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Fort Wright allocates safe internet shopping zone, emergency call box
Fort Wright is making it easier to reach emergency services for those in close proximity to City Hall. The city installed an Emergency Call Box in December 2025 in the parking lot of their government building. Using this call box, anyone can call Fort Wright dispatch with just the press of a button. Fort Wright […]
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Covington partnership aims to help with bridge closure impact
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has partnered with Covington-based tech company Proximity to upgrade downtown parking in a way that supports local businesses amid ongoing bridge construction. Proximity enables businesses to connect with customers instantly through location-driven promotions. The platform allows Covington-based businesses to reach potential customers the moment they park. When users pay […]
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Matthew Hayden joins Kenton County commissioner district 3 race
CORRECTION: The original version of this brief misidentified one of the current Kenton County commissioners. The error has been corrected, and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused.–LINK nky editorial, March 25, 2026. Matthew Hayden, a Republican who lives in Villa Hills, filed to run for a spot on the Kenton County Fiscal […]
