What’s that huge structure under construction near Madison Pike, Dudley Road, and I-275 in Fort Wright? It’s a 10.5 million-gallon equalization tank, designed to collect excessive water runoff during extreme weather events. The project is part of Sanitation District 1’s Clean H2O40 program, which aims to end capacity-related sewer overflows throughout its service area by […]
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Part of Hands Pike, Waymans Branch Road to close for two months
Starting Wednesday, a portion of Hands Pike and Waymans Branch Road, or KY 3716, in Kenton County will close for two months for a sanitary sewer project. The closure will remain in place around the clock, 24/7, until complete, and drivers who frequent the road will need to plan accordingly, according to an announcement from […]
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Portion of Kyles Lane now closed for landslide repair
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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Kenton County School Board approves $25.7M bond for new admin office
The Kenton County Board of Education has voted to issue nearly $25.7 million in bonds to finance the construction of a new central office building along Madison Pike, which will also serve as the district’s virtual learning center.
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New Publix set to open in Florence
Publix is set to open a new store in Florence, according to an official statement from the company released on Tuesday. The 55,325-square-foot Publix Super Market will be located at the northeast corner of US 42 and Farmview Drive. It will be a part of the prospective Farmview Commons complex and will feature an adjacent […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission backs rezoning for disputed condo project
The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously recommended a rezoning request for land parcels in Independence, where developer Madison Pike Partners wants to build a 110-unit condo complex, despite some residents’ concerns over the density and traffic.
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Condo development on Madison Pike seeks new zoning approval
A public hearing related to zoning for a 110-unit condo complex on the east side of Madison Pike, or KY-17, in Independence will take place at the Kenton County Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, April 4.
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Controversial condo development in Independence faces zoning denial
The Kenton County Planning Commission voted 11 to 8 to deny a zoning request for a proposed condo development on a 9.5 acre cluster of land in Independence, affirming community concerns about concerns about traffic and density.
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Kenton County Planning Commission OKs facility review for new Kenton County Schools admin building
The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously approved a public facility review Thursday night for the new Kenton County School District administrative office, slated for construction on an 8.7-acre parcel of land on Madison Pike in Covington. “We want to be a good neighbor,” said district facilities Chief Operations Officer Matt Rigg. The district’s administrative staff […]
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Surface work to cut Madison Pike to one lane
Madison Pike through part of Latonia will be reduced to one lane for about two weeks as Public Works crews from the City of Covington work to temporarily fix a corroded driving surface. The work started on June 5. The road, which is a state route, is on the radar of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet […]