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 […]
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Campbell County to review safety facility project; Covington to discuss ladder truck purchase
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 […]
