An unexpectedly high number of indigent or pauper burials this year forced the Kenton County Fiscal Court to adjust its budget. The original allocation for such burials was $15,000. County Treasurer Roy Cox asked that the amount be doubled. The Judge-Executive and county commissioners approved the move. The county typically pays $800 for the cremation […]
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Ice, Snow Cause Problems on Local Roads
The mix of ice and snow falling on Sunday caused many accidents, traffic delays, and road closures across Northern Kentucky. I-275 was closed in both directions near the Kentucky 17/3L Highway exit after multiple accidents. The highway has since reopened. The Brent Spence Bridge was also troubled by the storm with at least […]
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Ice, Snow Cause Problems on Local Roads
The mix of ice and snow falling on Sunday caused many accidents, traffic delays, and road closures across Northern Kentucky. I-275 was closed in both directions near the Kentucky 17/3L Highway exit after multiple accidents. The highway has since reopened. The Brent Spence Bridge was also troubled by the storm with at least […]
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CVG Airport Board, Heroin Resolutions Prompt Strong Debate at Fiscal Court
Three resolutions introduced at Tuesday night’s Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting stirred a strong debate and allegations that the campaign trail had run through the County Building. Commissioner Kris Knochelmann introduced two resolutions related to the Kenton County Airport Board which oversees the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky International Airport, one offering support to airport CEO […]
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CVG Airport Board, Heroin Resolutions Prompt Strong Debate at Fiscal Court
Three resolutions introduced at Tuesday night’s Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting stirred a strong debate and allegations that the campaign trail had run through the County Building. Commissioner Kris Knochelmann introduced two resolutions related to the Kenton County Airport Board which oversees the Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky International Airport, one offering support to airport CEO […]
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County Police Investigate Child/Elder Abuse
A woman is behind bars after Kenton County Police say they found two children and an elderly woman living in “deplorable conditions” in Latonia Lakes. Officers responded to 470 Walnut Road to assist officers from the Kentucky Department of Corrections Division of Probation and Parole in locating a wanted person. That person was not found […]
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County Police Investigate Child/Elder Abuse
A woman is behind bars after Kenton County Police say they found two children and an elderly woman living in “deplorable conditions” in Latonia Lakes. Officers responded to 470 Walnut Road to assist officers from the Kentucky Department of Corrections Division of Probation and Parole in locating a wanted person. That person was not found […]
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Fire at Kenton County Building May End Up in Court
A fire at the Kenton County Building that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages last September may end up as an issue for the courts. County Attorney Garry Edmondson said Tuesday night that the insurance company has not yet agreed to cover the full claim. At the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting, the […]
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Fire at Kenton County Building May End Up in Court
A fire at the Kenton County Building that caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damages last September may end up as an issue for the courts. County Attorney Garry Edmondson said Tuesday night that the insurance company has not yet agreed to cover the full claim. At the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting, the […]
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Chair, Vice Chair, Third Member Resign from Airport Board
The chairman and vice chairman of the Kenton County Airport Board resigned Friday, a news release said. Jim Huff, chair, and Larry Savage, vice chair, and board member Mark Arnzen submitted their resignations to Kenton County Judge-Executive Steve Arlinghaus. Those resignations are effective immediately. Arlinghaus, as the county’s top elected leader, appoints the voting members […]
