A portion of Kyles Lane in Kenton County will be closed for at least the next two weeks to allow Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews to complete a landslide repair. “Crews will work over the next two weeks to shore up the hillside that has caused several slips in the road so it can be safely […]
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Fort Mitchell dissolves Economic Development Authority
Fort Mitchell is planning to dissolve the city’s Economic Development Authority. It was created for the Tax Increment Financing district in conjunction with the Kentucky Gateway Project. Since the financing, known as a TIF, agreement has been renegotiated and amended, the authority no longer serves a purpose. “[The Economic Development Authority] was originally created in […]
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Florence man found guilty of multiple sex crimes against children
Florence resident Abdulwahab Aherow Haji-Eda has been found guilty of multiple sex crimes against children after a long, multi-jurisdictional investigation. Specifically, a Kenton County jury found Haji-Eda guilty of promoting a sexual performance by a minor causing injury, rape in the third degree and sodomy in the third degree. A sentencing hearing will take place […]
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Various Kenton County resurfacing projects to being next week
Road crews will be resurfacing several roads in Kenton County starting on Tuesday, March 25. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet agreed to a contract with Florence-based Riegler Blacktop worth $782,634. The project is expected to be completed by June 30. Crews will be resurfacing the following routes: Road crews will begin addressing base failures on Howard […]
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St. Agnes School asks Fort Wright to consider sponsoring an SRO
The Diocese of Covington approached Fort Wright to request that the city sponsor a school resource officer. Fort Wright is considering a contract with the stipulation that St. Agnes would bear the entire operating cost. The Diocese of Covington has approached other local cities about sponsoring a school resource officer, often called an SRO. Blessed […]
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Independence awarded $900K from Community Development Fund
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has tabbed the City of Independence as the first recipient of its newly formed Community Development Fund. The Community Development Fund provides financial support to cities across Kenton County for redevelopment projects that have the potential to impact local businesses and generate job growth. Kenton County guidelines dictate that eligible […]
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Short-term rental legislative maneuvering frustrates local leaders
Frustration over legislative maneuvering in Frankfort on the regulation of short-term rentals, often referred to as Airbnbs after one of the websites where such properties are advertised, came out at a meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group this week. “It just exemplifies everything that’s broken,” Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman told LINK nky after the […]
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NKY Catalytic Fund, Kenton County partner for redevelopment fund
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a partnership with The Catalytic Fund of Northern Kentucky to advise on the development of a county redevelopment fund. The fund will aim to redevelop select county properties with an eye toward commercial development and employer attraction. The fiscal court voted to approve the partnership at its meeting […]
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Fort Wright remains in good financial position, audit finds
Fort Wright’s 2023-2024 financial audit shows the city is in a sound financial position, according to city officials. John Chamberlain from Chamberlain Owens & Co. Inc. presented the city council with the audit report at the March 5 meeting. Chamberlain found no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in internal control and no “instances of non-compliance with laws[.]” […]
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Covington indoor baseball, softball facility to open Saturday
The Fieldhouse, a newly renovated 20,000-square-foot indoor sports facility, will open its doors on Saturday. Located at 3785 Lake Park Drive in Covington, The Fieldhouse is an indoor baseball and softball training facility that features batting cages, pitching lanes, turf fields for practice, a concessions area with big-screen TVs and a party/conference room. Additionally, the […]
