The Independence City Council is considering establishing an independent board of adjustment for the city, per a proposed ordinance from councilmember Greg Steffen. “Right now we have one person on the county centralized board of adjustment,” Steffen said at the city council meeting on Monday, “and this way, if we go back to having our […]
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Kenton County Detention Center launches citizens academy
The Kenton County Detention Center is now accepting applications for its first-ever “Citizens Academy.” The new program is designed to provide residents with an in-depth understanding of the role the detention center plays in public safety and the county’s operations. The citizens academy will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at daily operations, budgetary considerations and […]
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County OKs zoning change for old Covington daycare
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a zoning change for a former daycare center in Covington, in hopes of attracting buyers. The zoning change approval came last week after the property’s owner asked for the change to allow more businesses to go on the site, thus facilitating the building’s sale. Located on Benton Road in […]
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Amended Fischer Homes development clears planning commission
CORRECTION: The original version of this story incorrectly stated the amount of time residents have to appeal the planning commission’s decision. The relevant lines have been corrected. –LINK nky editorial, April 7, 2025 The Kenton County Planning Commission approved an amendment to a development plan that called for a grouping of 48 single-family detached homes […]
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Fort Wright Community Clean Up Day 2025: Volunteers needed
Fort Wright will hold its 13th Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will receive a free T-shirt and a boxed lunch. Anyone interested should contact Jeff Bethell, Fort Wright Public Works Director, to RSVP. Community Improvement Committee organizes this event. Council member Margie Witt, head of the Community Improvement […]
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High water closes roads in Northern Kentucky
High water is impacting numerous roads in Campbell and Kenton counties after overnight storms hit Northern Kentucky. These roads remain blocked due to flooding. New roads will be added to the closure list as updates are available from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6. High water remains possible even for roads not listed. Drivers are […]
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Erlanger firefighters rescue person after tree falls on home
Written by WCPO’s Taylor Weiter Firefighters rescued one person trapped after a tree fell on a home in Erlanger during severe storms early Thursday morning. The Erlanger Fire Department said crews responded to Division Street after receiving a report of a tree falling on a home at around 12:45 a.m. Officials said three people were […]
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Fort Mitchell to begin fire hydrant testing
Fort Mitchell Fire Department will start its annual fire hydrant testing rounds in April or May. They aim to test every hydrant annually for clogs and other malfunctions. Fort Mitchell Fire Department Chief Dave Slusser explained more about hydrant testing purposes and methods to LINK nky. “Hydrants need to deliver enough water at the right […]
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Kenton County approves $26 million apartment project
Kenton County is full-steam ahead on developing a new apartment building next to the county’s administrative building. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved an agreement that allows for the construction of a $26 million apartment building atop the new parking garage at the Kenton County Government Center. Located at 1840 Simon Kenton Way […]
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What’s next for South Kenton? County development debate continues
Several South Kenton County residents attended the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday to express their opinions on the county’s site readiness initiative, some of which are currently on pause. Although the site readiness initiative, which could lead to industrial development in the county’s southern end, was not on the March 25 agenda, it […]
