The Taylor Mill Commission has officially appointed Devon Golden as the city’s new administrative officer. At Wednesday’s meeting, Taylor Mill commissioners presented Devon Golden as the official chief administrative officer for the city through Municipal Order 180. “I’m very excited about being a part of the Taylor Mill team,” Golden said. “A close-knit community that […]
Tag: Kenton County
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Move over, Topgolf: Kenton County’s driving ranges are coming for you
After seeing huge growth in golfers at its driving ranges, Kenton County leaders voted this week to continue the partnership with Indigo Sports, the company that manages its golf courses. The extension of agreement with Indigo, a subsidiary of Scottsdale-based golf management giant Troon, came after a presentation from Troon’s vice president of operations about […]
Posted inEducation
Ludlow Independent Schools proposes lowering tax rates
Taxpayers within Ludlow Independent School District may see a reduction in their property tax rates, though the district plans to generate more local overall. Ludlow’s board of education voted to propose lower rates at an Aug. 6 special meeting. Under new state rules, districts must propose and advertise rates for two weeks before the board […]
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Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones to step down, take Covington City Hall role
Kenton County Police Chief Michael “Spike” Jones will step down from his role as chief in September, according to an announcement from the county Thursday. Jones’ name appears on the agenda for next week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners as a new hire for the role of assistant city manager. “We are incredibly […]
Posted inBusiness
Want to work at NKY’s new Publix(es)? There’s a hiring event this weekend
The new Publix locations slated to open in both Florence and Independence will host two in-person interviewing and hiring events for jobseekers this weekend and later this month. The stores are looking to hire roughly 140 positions each. Both part-time and full-time positions are available in all of the stores’ departments. Both events will take […]
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Brent Cooper to step down from NKY Chamber after 10 years ‘connecting the dots’
What you need to know Brent Cooper was originally drawn to the role of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce president because of his experience as a small-business owner. As the founder of C-Forward, a Covington-based information technology business, Cooper felt his background gave him a distinct perspective that helped him relate to the everyday […]
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Fort Thomas school board proposes tax rate reduction
Taxpayers within Fort Thomas Independent Schools may see a reduction in their property tax rates, though the district plans to generate more local revenue. Fort Thomas’ board of education voted to propose lower rates at this week’s regular meeting. But the proposed lower rates would bring in 4% more property tax revenue than last year, […]
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Elsmere leaders look for answers after recent Garvey Avenue bridge changes
City leaders discussed this week a recent weight rating reduction on the Norfolk Southern Bridge on Garvey Avenue in Elsmere. The reduction in weight rating from 27 tons to 13 tons came after a recent structural analysis by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, though more information about what specifically led to the reduction was not made […]
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The rain isn’t over: Flooding, outages remain concerns across Northern Kentucky
Click below to jump to The rain’s not going to stop. The National Weather Service is predicting storms throughout today and Thursday, with the highest chances of rain occurring Thursday night and Friday morning. While the region is no stranger to flooding and severe weather, there are still measures people should take to prepare for […]
Posted inWeather
Mapping out the damage across NKY
Readers from all over Northern Kentucky have sent us photos of the damage they encountered after a series of storms moved through the area overnight. Stay updated with state road closures and tips for navigating downed power lines at the Kentucky Transportation District’s Facebook page. Use the map below to see where trees are down […]
