What you need to know A Libertarian Party candidate has gathered enough signatures to appear on the November general election ballot for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Jeremy Todd, a member of the Libertarian Party and a Northern Kentucky resident, announced that he secured ballot access for the upcoming general election. Kentucky state law dictates that […]
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Flea in the Fort returns for sixth season at Tower Park
Flea in the Fort, one of the largest artisan craft shows in Greater Cincinnati, is returning for the sixth straight year. The free, outdoor artisan craft show will be held under the beautiful tree canopy next to the historic Fort Thomas Mess Hall at 801 Cochran Avenue on Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to […]
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Drees Homes proposes 135-unit townhome and condo development in Union
What you need to know The Union City Commission heard a presentation from Fort Mitchell-based Drees Homes on Monday regarding a potential residential development off Hathaway Road near Old Union Road. Drees Homes, in conjunction with Arlinghaus Builders, wants to build 135 residential units on a nearly 22-acre plot of land. To move forward, the […]
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Regional driver’s license offices to close on June 4 and 5
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that all Driver Licensing Regional Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, as the state rolls out a new driver’s licensing system. Offices will reopen on Monday, June 8. Customers whose licenses or IDs expire in June are advised to visit an office early. The […]
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Fort Wright police issue safety reminder amid rise in vehicle break-ins
The City of Fort Wright issued a ‘community safety reminder’ after its police department noticed an uptick in vehicle break-ins as a result of unlocked vehicles. The Fort Wright Police Department reports that incidents tend to rise during the warmer months. To address this, officers will increase patrols in areas experiencing the most reported break-ins. […]
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NKU president to speak at Lunchtime Leader Chat in July
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson is set to speak at the NKY Young Professionals Lunchtime Leader Chat. Running from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at the NKU Student Union, young professionals throughout the region will have the opportunity to engage with Short-Thompson. The Lunchtime Leader Chat series offers an exclusive […]
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Florence mayor opposes KYTC’s Dixie Highway ‘road diet’ plan
What you need to know Florence Mayor Julie-Metzger Aubuchon has come out against the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Dixie Highway road diet plan, citing concerns over safety, traffic congestion and impact on municipal services. KYTC’s proposal drew pushback from several city officials in Erlanger, Florence and Elsmere, as well as from members of the public. Following […]
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Boone County Fiscal Court advances 2026-2027 budget ordinance
What you need to know Boone County has advanced its budget ordinance for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted a first reading of an ordinance to approve its proposed budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year on May 26. A second reading is scheduled to take place at the next […]
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Premier Planning Group relocating firm to downtown Covington office building
What you need to know Cincinnati-based wealth manager Premier Planning Group is set to relocate south across the Ohio River to one of downtown Covington’s newest office buildings. Premier Planning, currently located in the Atrium building in downtown Cincinnati, is set to move to a recently constructed office building at 419 Scott Blvd. in Covington. […]
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Fort Mitchell discusses employee raises, projects as part of ‘well thought-out budget’
The City of Fort Mitchell reported that it is under budget for this fiscal year at this month’s meeting. The mayor, council members, and department heads discussed the budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, at the council meeting on May 18, 2026. Previous Fort Mitchell Mayor Hehman’s top priorities for the […]
