Jodi M. Kartye, a 35-year-old Villa Hills resident, was last seen on August 12 leaving for work and has not been heard from since August 14; anyone with information should contact Detective Lucas at (859)341-3535 or Kenton County Dispatch at (859)356-3191.
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Villa Hills approves construction bid for winter salt storage building
The Villa Hills City Council has approved a bid for the construction of a winter salt storage building, which is expected to be completed by November and will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Villa Hills police officer charged with driving under the influence in Grant County
Richard Robbins, a Villa Hills police officer, was charged with impaired driving and other traffic violations in Grant County, with Kentucky State Police handling the investigation.
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Villa Hills discusses restricting medical cannabis operations
Villa Hills City Council discussed an ordinance Wednesday evening that would bar medical cannabis facilities from operating within city limits. Kentucky’s medical cannabis program was formed in 2023 via Senate Bill 47. The legal sale of medical marijuana is set to begin Jan. 1, 2025, but the passage of House Bill 829 in the 2024 […]
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Bid for new salt bin in Villa Hills forces city to pivot
Villa Hills City Council has voted to reject the bid for a $940,000 salt storage facility, and to re-bid the project with amended language to reduce the price.
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Former Covington and Villa Hills Mayor, ‘Butch’ Callery, dies
Irvin T. “Butch” Callery, the former mayor of both Covington and Villa Hills, passed away on Sunday after serving 29 years in office and being named the “Elected Official of the Year” in 2017.
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Date, route announced for Chase and Cole Fischer Memorial Race
Villa Madonna students Tommy Wenning, Adam Kolar and Sydney Short have announced a 5K Run and Walk in memory of Cole and Chase Fischer, who died in a jet ski accident last year, to be held on June 22.
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Villa Hills City Council mulls 4% property tax hike
Villa Hills City Council is considering a 4% property tax hike in their fiscal year 2025 budget to hedge against potential deficits if anticipated revenues fall short.
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Fifth-graders run the show at Villa Hills City Council meeting
The Villa Hills City Council meeting looked a little different Wednesday evening. Not only was it held at Villa Madonna Academy instead of the usual police department, but fifth-grade students from River Ridge Elementary School, St. Joseph Catholic School and Villa Madonna Academy presided over the meeting for the city’s annual “shadow night.” “Our hope […]
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Kenton County approves rate hike to help Crescent Springs-Villa Hills Fire Department hire more employees
Kenton County Fiscal Court approved the Crescent Springs – Villa Hills Fire Department’s request to increase fire and ambulance service fees for residents of aforementioned cities and unincorporated Kenton County which are served by the department.
