The city of Southgate was established in 1907, over 100 years ago. As streets and buildings age, the city is looking to start renovations and updates. The city has already begun transforming the tennis courts between Electric Avenue and Evergreen Avenue into a community park. Initial preparations for this project began in 2025 and the […]
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Erlanger to discuss proposed Dixie Highway reconstruction; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Erlanger is holding a meeting to discuss the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 6, proposal for a major road reconfiguration of Dixie Highway. 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 […]
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Southgate still working to clear snow off roads
With the inches of snow Northern Kentucky received over the last couple of weeks, cities have been working tirelessly to clear roadways and to keep the streets safe for residents. In the city of Southgate, as in much of NKY, this effort is still ongoing. The nature of roads in Southgate leaves many people parking […]
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Fort Thomas to consider forensic audit request; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss a request for qualifications for a forensic audit and hear a presentation of the 2024-2025 annual financial report. 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 […]
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Two new faces welcomed in Southgate
The city of Southgate welcomed two new faces during the Jan. 7 city council meeting, the first meeting of the year. A new council member and police officer were officially sworn in and welcomed by the mayor. Matthew Barnett was sworn in as the newest addition to the police department. “We’re happy to have him,” […]
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Kentucky Foundation for Women awards NKY artists with grants
An individual artist and two arts organizations in Northern Kentucky have been awarded funding for their work by the Kentucky Foundation for Women. The recipients are three out of 46 awardees throughout the commonwealth, “totaling $182,568 to Kentucky feminist artists and arts organizations committed to creating positive social change throughout the state,” according to the […]
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What you missed in NKY government before the holiday slowdown
This week in NKY government, almost all city meetings are canceled due to the holiday week, but last week kept many cities busy. Here is a recap of those meetings. What happened last week in NKY government? Fort Thomas council divided over new member appointment process The Fort Thomas City Council voted 3–2 to appoint […]
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Residents raise traffic concerns at Memorial Pointe in Southgate
Two Southgate residents attended the city’s Wednesday evening council meeting to express their concerns about traffic near their homes. The two residents live on Canon Ridge, across the street from Memorial Pointe and said they feel that the traffic conditions on this section of Alexandria Pike are becoming more and more unsafe. “I was trying […]
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Fort Thomas to discuss council appointment; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss appointing a new council member after former councilmember Andy Ellison’s appointment as mayor. 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 […]
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Students take over Southgate city council meeting
Southgate’s first December city council meeting looked and ran a little differently than it usually does throughout the year. On Dec. 3, next to council members sat students from two local schools. “We’re exchanging our seats tonight, as we do every year at this time,” said Mayor Jim Hamberg. Students from Southgate Independent School and […]
