Covington is discussing a committee on the form of government transition, while Kenton County is discussing fiscal year budget adjustments.
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Fort Wright environmental non-profit seeks expansion in city
A Fort Wright-based environmental non-profit is looking to possibly expand further into the city. Representatives from the Banklick Watershed Council attended this month’s Fort Wright city council caucus meeting. They came seeking information about a 6.8-acre plot of land adjacent to the TANK Park-n-Ride and Highland Pike. Banklick Creek runs through this area. “Our goal […]
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Kenton County leaders praise election operations, discuss cell phone concerns
Kenton County leaders praised the efficiency of the recent election, with many noting the efficiency of early voting and the efficiency of the polling places, while discussing the issue of elected officials’ personal cell phone use for city business.
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Diocese to reimburse Kenton County for SROs assigned to two private schools
Kenton County has appointed two school resource officers to patrol two local private schools, Villa Madonna Academy and Holy Cross High School, with the Diocese of Covington reimbursing the county for the costs associated with the positions.
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Dementia-care facility receives zoning approval in Fort Mitchell
Fort Mitchell approved the zoning change to allow a new dementia-care facility to break ground off General Drive. The Kenton County Planning Commission recommended this zoning change in September. According to Jeff Bethell, Kenton County Planning Commission representative from Fort Mitchell, a facility like this is “sorely needed” as the portion of the population that […]
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Kenton County’s ‘Letters to Santa’ program returns for the holidays
Kenton County is bringing back its “Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa” program for the holiday season, allowing children to send letters to Santa and receive a personalized reply by Christmas, while also collecting non-perishable food and personal care items for Be Concerned.
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Kenton County Animal Services warns residents of fraudulent calls
Kenton County Animal Services is warning residents of scam calls posing as the shelter, urging them not to fall for such scams and to only make transactions in person at the shelter.
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Fort Wright police officer helps abandoned dog
Emily Horseman has only been with the Fort Wright Police Department for a little over a year, and she has received accolades from her community. Officer Horseman came across a neglected, emaciated dog at a Fort Wright home in late October. She immediately took the dog, Ripley, to an emergency vet and paid for her […]
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NKY by the numbers: Voter turnout
Kentucky’s 2024 general election saw a turnout rate of 58.8%, slightly lower than the 60.3% rate of the 2020 presidential election, with early voting numbers also increasing.
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Northern Kentucky homes for sale: Burlington to Bellevue
Check out these homes for sale right now across Northern Kentucky. 25 wooded acres, in-ground pool in Burlington Address: 4109 Easton Lane, Burlington Price: $395,000 Bedrooms: Three Bathrooms: One School district: Boone County County: Boone Special features: Live in the country on 25 mostly wooded acres. Site is ready for trails, camping and recreation. Home […]
