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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Holiday spirits, literally: 5 festive NKY bars to visit this season
Northern Kentucky bars are decking the halls and the drink menus with Christmas pop-ups, twinkling lights, heated igloos and festive cocktails. Here are five festive NKY bars to check out this holiday season: Galaxie, Covington This holiday season, bar and dance spot Galaxie is hosting Miracle on Madison, an immersive Christmas-themed pop-up bar with original […]
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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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River Ridge Elementary expansion, 450-unit Covington development, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Schools will discuss the River Ridge Elementary expansion, while the Kenton Planning Commission reviews a Fisher Homes 450-unit development proposal. 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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Fort Thomas weighs roundabout for city intersection, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss implementing a roundabout at the intersection of Highland and Grand Avenues. 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? Medical cannabis zoning returns […]
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Four injured, including children, in Union house fire
Four people were injured in a house fire Sunday morning in Union, Union Fire Department Chief Aaron Gruelle told WCPO. The fire department said a fire broke out in a house along Sycamore Drive around 2:20 a.m. Sunday. Union, Florence and Burlington fire departments responded. By the time they arrived, it was a fully involved […]
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Public asked to give input on revised Union Landing development proposal
Union City Commissioners gave the proposed Union Landing housing development project a second chance on Monday evening. This after the Boone County Planning Commission rejected it weeks ago, developers presented commissioners with a scaled down version of the project calling for 319 housing units instead of the original 382. While the developers’ changes addressed some of the commissioners’ concerns about the project, which is planned for 2063 Hathaway Road, commission members still had questions about the impact of […]
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Boone County committee advances zone change for expanded Union subdivision
What you need to know A key committee has advanced a proposed zone change in Boone County that, if passed, could expand the scope of a proposed subdivision near Union. On Oct. 29, the Boone County Planning Commission’s zone change committee recommended approval of a complex zone change requested by Edgewood-based Arlinghaus Builders. The request […]
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Fort Wright fire/police training facility proposal, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will consider a new fire and police training facility in Fort Wright, while Newport will discuss a short-term rental agreement for Purple People Bridge repairs. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to […]
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Fire extinguished outside of unfinished Boone County Publix
A fire that broke out outside of the unfinished Publix building on U.S. 42 in Boone County has been successfully extinguished, according to the Union Fire District, with no injuries reported. Fire staff who spoke with LINK nky said the fire was traceable to an issue with a tar machine crews were using to coat […]
