Kenton County Public Works updated the fiscal court on the progress of several key infrastructure projects. On Feb. 25, Public Works Director Spencer Stork told the Kenton County Fiscal Court that the department recently met with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to discuss the progress of some of the state’s most pressing projects within the county, […]
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Fort Wright leaders travel to learn about roundabouts
Members of Fort Wright City Council traveled to Carmel, Indiana this month to learn more about roundabouts and traffic circles. The Brent Spence Corridor Project may be bringing roundabouts to Fort Wright and Fort Mitchell. In response, Fort Wright council members have a lot of questions. Mayor Dave Hatter wanted to remind citizens that the […]
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Kayak rentals coming to Doe Run Lake
Outdoor enthusiasts will soon have a new way to explore the scenic waters of Doe Run Lake. On Feb. 11, the Kenton County Fiscal Court awarded a bid to Schack’s Yaks, a local kayak rental company, to bring paddling opportunities to Doe Run Lake. Starting this spring, visitors at the lake can rent kayaks on-site. […]
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Kenton County names interim Animal Services Director
Kenton County has appointed a new director of animal services after the departure of the previous department head. On Feb. 11, the Kenton County Fiscal Court named Taylor Jackson as interim director. Jackson takes over for Kelsey Maccombs, who left the role for a new opportunity. “We are confident that Taylor’s leadership and passion for animal welfare […]
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Gravity Diagnostics secures $5 million investment
Covington-based Gravity Diagnostics has secured a $5 million investment from a venture capital partnership. Gravity Diagnostics is a clinical laboratory located at 812 Russell St. that provides innovative testing solutions in toxicology, pharmacogenetics, infectious and upper respiratory diseases, blood diagnostics, and COVID-19 testing. The partnership, comprised of St. Louis-based Advantage Capital and The Community Development […]
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Kenton County residents speak out in opposition to industrial development
CORRECTION: The original version of this article contained some incorrect information about statements made at the meeting. The relevant lines have been corrected. –LINK nky editorial, Feb. 9, 2025 Kenton County residents packed multiple rooms at the government center in Covington Thursday night to speak out in opposition to the county’s site readiness initiative, which […]
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Kenton County wants to attract more industrial development. Residents? Not so much
What Kenton County is calling its site readiness initiative is proving unpopular among residents of the southern end of the county. A joint venture of the Kenton County Fiscal Court, Northern Kentucky Port Authority and Kenton County Planning and Development Services, the site readiness initiative aims to catalog available land in the county ideal for […]
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Fort Mitchell opposes centralized payroll tax collection
Fort Mitchell ratified a resolution opposing state legislation “mandating centralized collection of local occupational fees/taxes.” Some Kentucky state legislators, including Senator Christian McDaniel, have sympathy for business owners who have to file occupational taxes in multiple jurisdictions. No legislation has been proposed yet, but several Kentucky cities and counties have made their stance clear. In Kentucky, […]
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Here’s how you can raise money by collecting trash in Kenton County
Kenton County Public Works is returning its annual Trash for Cash program, which allows local nonprofits, churches and civic organizations to raise money by collecting trash along designated roads in the county. “Trash for Cash invites groups to clean up designated roadways in Kenton County in exchange for $100 per mile cleaned,” according to a […]
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$2 million loan for SparkHaus project approved
Sparkhaus, a development project that aims to build an entrepreneurial hub in Covington’s urban core, locked down a key loan. Located at 727 Madison Ave. in Covington’s Central Business District, SparkHaus is transforming the vacant Simms Furniture building into a space where Northern Kentucky-based founders, investors and support organizations can collaborate in one central office […]
