A pair of studies indicated that speeding is not an ongoing problem in Alexandria’s Arcadia neighborhood, according to documents obtained from the Alexandria Police Department. The first study, which took place in October 2021, tracked the speeds of 25,119 vehicles near the neighborhood entrance. The second, conducted in June, tracked the speeds of 10,230 vehicles […]
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Police plan traffic blitz to combat aggressive driving
Kenton County police agencies are planning a traffic blitz on Aug. 21 to cut down on traffic fatalities and road rage incidents.
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It’s orange barrel season … here are the projects to look out for in our area
Road construction is in full swing as spring ushers in warmer weather. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recently released a calendar for road projects in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties, to let drivers know what to expect in the coming months. Boone County A widening and road improvement project is in progress on KY 3159, locally […]
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Erlanger considers closing road due to semi traffic
After years of dealing with semi tractor trailers being guided by GPS systems onto the part of Erlanger road which goes behind the Cherry Hill subdivision, the city of Erlanger might take the draconian step of closing the road. “So we’ve actually had a couple more incidents with semis on Sycamore Lane in Cherry Hill,” […]
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office releases name of man killed in US-42 crash
One person is dead, two others injured after a two-vehicle crash Sunday evening on US-42 between Bleu Yacht Lane and Ransom Drive in Union. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office identified the man killed as Charles Smith, 46, of Union. Investigators said a man driving a 2006 Dodge Durango was traveling west on US-42, just past […]
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Boone sheriff report: Fewer wrecks, tickets in 2021
Traffic accidents were at their highest in December; an unmanned drone was used on 31 missions; more marijuana was seized than any other illegal substance; school resource officers conducted 6,741 student counselings and more than 1,000 home visits. This is some of the information gleaned from the 2021 annual report from the Boone County Sheriff’s […]
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Huge traffic delays expected for region this afternoon
Heavy traffic delays are expected today around 5 p.m. due to a presidential visit to Cincinnati, but officials are staying tight-lipped about where the president will land and his route to U.S. Bank Arena. With a sold-out concert at Riverbend and construction in and around the areas, public safety officials are advising travelers to keep […]
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ALERT: New Traffic Pattern to Take Effect Monday Morning (1-22)
The Fort Thomas Police Department is temporarily changing up the early morning traffic pattern at a busy intersection to see if they can help improve efficiency in the traffic flow. On Monday, January 22 and Tuesday, January 23, there will not be a crossing guard to direct traffic at the intersection of North Fort Thomas […]
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City Council Roundup: Updates on Traffic, Road Stabilization and Police Work Details
Adam Blau, who owns property on Burnet Ridge, shares photos of the degrading roadway. by Robin Gee City Administrator Ron Dill welcomed all to the October City Council meeting with a brief update on Mayor Eric Haas. He suffered a heart attack on October 8, and had surgery but is doing very well and is […]
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Residents Condemn Dangerous Driving on Tremont Avenue
Residents’ signs on Tremont (provided by Rick Jamie) Residents on Tremont Avenue in Fort Thomas are mounting a campaign to combat what they say is seriously unsafe driving in their neighborhood. Tremont is a busy cut through street between South Fort Thomas Avenue and Grand Avenue, and the residents are deeply concerned with both speeding […]