Thomas More alumnus Stephen Wright was recently appointed to the University’s Board of Trustees. Wright will serve a three-year term as a member of the finance, business and capital planning committee, working alongside committee chair and trustee Lytle Thomas and committee liaison Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Thomas More Rick Rollino. “We […]
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Park Hills approves zoning change for 24-unit housing development
The Park Hills City Council approved an amendment to the city’s official zoning code to change the designation of a development area at its Aug. 10 business meeting. The council unanimously approved City Ordinance No. 12 following its second reading, which would change an area measuring approximately 2.4 acres on the south side of Arlington […]
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Severe weather and flooding possible tonight, tomorrow
Severe weather with the possibility of flooding is forecast for Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties starting this afternoon and extending through Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A flood watch is also in effect through Wednesday morning. “Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected through Tuesday night,” according to the service. “Locally heavy rainfall […]
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What’s next for Covington’s Duro Bag site? Search for developer begins
Institutions involved with the acquisition of the old Duro Bag manufacturing site in Covington announced Monday they were beginning to meet with private developers to serve as partners for the site’s redevelopment. Identifying a private developer to help shape what the site will become in the future is the latest step in the site’s redevelopment […]
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Covington to join class-action lawsuit over firefighter exposure to cancer-causing chemicals
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners voted to enter the lawsuit at their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.–LINK nky editorial The City of Covington is now part of a national class-action lawsuit against manufacturers of firefighter protective gear, alleging companies covered up the presence of cancer-causing materials. “Recently, there’s been a national legal effort […]
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NKY county commissioners to discuss housing, transportation at government forum
Prominent members of each Northern Kentucky county’s fiscal courts are scheduled to discuss pressing issues facing their respective jurisdictions. Commissioners from Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties will take the stage at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s fall government forum on Aug. 28. The scheduled speakers are Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer, Campbell County Commissioner […]
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Fort Wright’s proposed drone regulations could signal wider changes
Fort Wright has begun the process of regulating delivery drones and drone stations within its borders, making it the first city in Kenton County to do so. The move follows hints from Walmart earlier this year that the company would begin operating delivery drones out of its Fort Wright location. If enacted, the new city regulations […]
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Two low-income homes are coming to Pleasant Street in Covington
Two new homes are going up on Pleasant Street this week in Covington, the physical manifestation of one local solution to the region’s housing shortage. “The vision for Pleasant Street has always been to create quality homes that working families can afford while strengthening an established neighborhood,” said Brandon Holmes, head of the city’s Neighborhood […]
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Realities, innovation and pushback forefront at annual AI education summit
An Annual AI Summit for Educators this Tuesday left more questions than answers, as educators, students and current industry leaders weighed the realities of the rapidly developing technology against their ideals. Attendees and discussion leaders shared diverse and opposing thoughts, questions and strategies about how artificial intelligence can and should play a role in public school […]
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‘4 sale or lease’ sign goes up at Madison Theater
A “4 sale or lease” sign has adorned the marquee of the Madison Theater in Covington, marking the latest in the theater’s troubled saga. The former operator of the theater, Frank Hulefeld, and his company, Madison Theater Presents, abruptly announced earlier this summer that the theater was closing following the termination of his lease. The […]
