The Park Hills City Council voted to approve a fund transfer to repair city stairs at its meeting this week. By unanimous vote, the council approved the transfer of $40,000 from the city’s general fund into capital improvement fund to repair the stairs from Alhambra Court to Amsterdam Road. The stairs have already been marked […]
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Kenton PD to request bid for automated license plate readers, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Police Department is requesting to solicit bids for Automated License Plate Readers. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY gov? Newport town hall draws […]
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Wilder to discuss development plans for Bobby Mackey’s, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Wilder Planning and Zoning will review stage one and two development plans for Bobby Mackey’s. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Boone County preservation plan aims […]
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Park Hills apartment project clears key hurdle as planning commission approves Szechuan Garden redevelopment
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission has stamped a set of recommendations that will enable developers to build 24 apartments on the land containing the old, now-defunct Szechuan Garden building and realign Arlington Road. The area in question has been a somewhat touchy subject within Park Hills’ city government, and although […]
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How the fight over a grotto in Park Hills could have nationwide effects
What you need to know A years-long fight over the proposed expansion of a church in Park Hills is set to determine precedent for religious exercise and land use for the rest of the nation. That is, if it’s ever taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court. The First Liberty Institute is a right-leaning Christian […]
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Park Hills becomes Purple Heart city
The Park Hills City Council voted Monday night to enshrine the city as a Purple Heart city, honoring members of the armed services who have been wounded or killed in the line of duty. “I’m excited about this,” said City Council Member Pam Spoor, who informed attendees at Monday night’s meeting that her husband has […]
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Kenton County Planning Commission treasurer retires unexpectedly
What you need to know Phil Ryan, the Park Hills Representative on the Kenton County Planning Commission and treasurer of the commission, unexpectedly announced last week that he would be retiring from the commission at the behest of Park Hills’ Mayor Kathy Zembrodt. The Park Hills City Council appointed Mike Conway, who currently sits on […]
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Newport considers addition of four Tesla Model Y police vehicles, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Newport will consider adding four more Teslas to its police fleet, while Boone County Schools will discuss its tentative working budget for fiscal year 2027. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Reality Tuesday to permanently close
Reality Tuesday Cafe, a legacy small business in Park Hills, will officially close its doors after more than 25 years in business. The final day of service is Tuesday, April 28. The owner, Traci Gregg, informed LINK nky Tuesday morning that the business owed about $13,000 in back rent and other building fees. Posts on […]
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Kenton County to consider Prus Construction for new park, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County will discuss accepting Prus Construction for Kenton County New Park in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY government? Fort Thomas weighs sidewalk ban for […]
