Fort Wright Police Department will take a more “proactive approach to traffic enforcement” following Mayor Dave Hatter’s orders, according to Police Chief Ed Butler. In the past, the city has tried to give out citations and tickets sparingly. However, concern from residents about reckless driving on city streets prompted the city to address the issue […]
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Fort Wright mulls fairness ordinance after anti-gay vandalism
Fort Wright’s committee to investigate the adoption of a Fairness Ordinance for the city met on Feb. 6. As of now, the committee is still gathering information, and no formal decisions have been made. City council committed to appointing and meeting as a community to discuss this issue after several citizens requested they do so […]
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Fort Wright police take ‘multi-tiered’ approach to increased traffic violations
There are many things contributing to traffic issues in Fort Wright, said Police Chief Ed Butler, but he told LINK nky that he suspects an increase in population and COVID comparison to be the culprits. “Without directly looking at the data, my gut says [Fort Wright] is the main artery for people south of the […]
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Fort Wright city council discusses ways to address panhandling
Fort Wright City Council members discussed what they said was an increase in panhandling at their special meeting on Wednesday evening. “Panhandling has increased a lot in the last six months to a year,” Mayor Dave Hatter said at the meeting. “I see it all over the place, but it seems like it has really […]
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Targets of homophobic vandalism in Fort Wright say response ‘misses the mark’
The recent incident of targeted homophobic vandalism in Fort Wright has citizens talking about change. On Sept. 18, Hannah Wintorn and Elise Sebastian’s Fort Wright home was vandalized. Adjacent to their pride flag and their daughter’s bedroom window, someone spray-painted the words “Hell is real” on the side of their home. Wintorn and Sebastian are […]
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NKY police departments offer staffing shortage suggestions
As industries across the country are feeling the effects of staffing shortages, a group of Northern Kentucky police departments are offering suggestions for how to combat the issue within their ranks. “The total number of police applications are down and there is a lack of police officers in general wanting to remain in the policing […]
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Fort Wright votes to raise property taxes: ‘Fiscal picture is still extremely good’
Property tax rates are increasing in Fort Wright in 2023. A public hearing was held on the property tax rates at a September Fort Wright City Council Meeting. No citizens shared an opinion on the proposed tax rates for the 2023 fiscal year. Still, Mayor Dave Hatter explained the calculations that lead to this year’s […]
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Fort Wright approves funding to fix deteriorating sidewalk on George Huser Drive
Fort Wright residents can look forward to some construction on George Huser Drive soon. Recently, it came to Fort Wright officials’ attention that water coming off of a nearby property is undermining the sidewalk on George Huser Drive. This poses problems in the present and future. The current undermining of the sidewalk has created a […]
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‘Always willing to get involved’: Fort Wright honors late council member
Longtime Fort Wright resident and civil servant Thomas Henry Jacober died June 18, and the city recognized his dedication by proclaiming Aug. 2, 2023 to be Thomas Henry Jacober Day at a recent city council meeting. Jacober worked at Procter & Gamble before he was drafted into the army in 1954. While in the field, […]
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Fort Wright proposes raising EMS fees
If you are in an area covered by Fort Wright Fire/EMS Department, you may be looking at increased fees in the future. During their May meeting, Fort Wright City Council conducted a first reading of the ordinance, which proposes to “[amend] the fee schedule for emergency medical and transportation services.” At the meeting, Mayor Dave […]