Engineering firm HDR Incorporated has been selected to manage the development of the biomedical center planned for the former IRS site in Covington. HDR Incorporated is a national firm that offers architecture, engineering, consulting, construction and related services. The company has over 200 offices across the United States, including one in Cincinnati. Christine Russell, the […]
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Donna Salyers honored with award for exceptional contributions to community
Fabulous Furs founder Donna Salyers was given the Pioneer Award by the Kenton County Fiscal Court on Tuesday night. The Pioneer Award honors Kenton County residents who have a record of demonstrating outstanding service within the community. “We want to say thank you for representing the region so well and setting a standard by which, as […]
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Kenton County reduces real property taxes to lowest rate in 41 years
Kenton County has reduced its real property tax rate to the lowest it has been since 1983. The Kenton County Fiscal Court conducted a second reading of an ordinance on Tuesday lowering its real property tax rate from 13.3 cents to 12.5 cents per $100 valuation—a 6% reduction from the previous year. This is the […]
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Local leaders highlight law addressing AI child porn, child sex dolls
Local leaders discuss House Bill 207, which bans AI-generated child porn and child sex dolls, in an effort to combat child sex crimes and set a model for other states.
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Kenton County tabs May 19 – 25 as Public Works Week
Kenton County has designated the week of May 19 through 25 as Public Works week to honor its Public Works Department members.
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SparkHaus secures state funding for incubator in Covington
Kenton County received $6 million in state funding for SparkHaus, an entrepreneurial incubator in Covington, to help local entrepreneurs access the resources they need to grow their businesses.
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Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week to Come This April
Kenton County has announced that April 14 through 20 will be recognized as Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week. As the only animal control agency in Kenton County, Kenton County’s Animal Control is being acknowledged for its dedication towards animal services in all 19 cities within Kenton County. During the Kenton County Fiscal Court Meeting on […]
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Kenton County backs Northern Kentucky Works initiative
Kenton County is officially supporting the Northern Kentucky Works initiative. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court unanimously voted to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with Boone County, Campbell County and the Northern Kentucky Area Development District to support Northern Kentucky Works. Northern Kentucky Works is a workforce development initiative that would develop and […]
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Kenton County to redesign substandard bridge in rural area
Kenton County is set to redesign an old bridge in the rural, southern portion of the county. The bridge is located on Menefee Road and travels over the North Fork of Grassy Creek, leading directly to Shady Lane. Spencer Stork, Kenton County’s Public Works Director, said during a Tuesday fiscal court meeting that the bridge […]
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Kenton County chooses firm to build new farmers market pavilion
Kenton County tapped a Northern Kentucky construction firm to build the county’s new farmers market pavilion in Independence. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court chose Fort Wright-based Schrudde & Zimmerman, Inc. as the contractor for the planned farmers market pavilion adjacent to the Kenton County Courthouse in Independence. The firm’s $748,859 bid was selected […]