This week, due to the holiday weekend, many Northern Kentucky government meetings have been canceled. Here is what you missed from last week. What happened last week in NKY government? Florence passes budget, approves solar panel ordinance The Florence City Council approved its 2025-2026 budget during a special meeting on June 17, setting general fund […]
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Walton reverses take-home vehicle ban: what you need to know
After public works employees protested the elimination of all take-home city vehicles at a city council meeting last month, resulting in the tabling of a final vote, Walton has reversed its decision with an exception. According to an ordinance passed at a city council meeting Tuesday evening, all employees currently working for the city will […]
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Kenton County, Covington, Dayton all talk budget
This week, in NKY local government meetings, many municipalities, including Covington and Dayton, along with Kenton County, are discussing their new fiscal year budgets. 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 […]
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Inside LINK: Meet our new editorial board members
We recently completed our search for two new editorial board members, and I’m pleased to say that we are ready to announce our choices. Laura Lyons is the president and owner of ATech Training in Walton and has more than 30 years of manufacturing experience. Laura is a Northern Kentucky native and lives in Florence. […]
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Walton Public Works opposes measure to terminate use of take-home vehicles
A tense conversation between Walton City Council and the public works department resulted in the tabling of an ordinance to eliminate employees’ ability to take home utility vehicles. At its Tuesday meeting, city council presented the second reading of an ordinance amending city code and the employee handbook to “terminate the city vehicle home fleet […]
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Kenton County eyes $36M in school upgrades; Fort Wright weighs pay hikes for elected officials
This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Board of education discusses renovations to four of its elementary schools, while Fort Wright considers pay increase for succeeding elected officials. 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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Walton recognizes National Public Works Week
Mayor Terri Courtney has proclaimed that Walton will recognize National Public Works Week this year in tribute to the city’s public works employees. The proclamation made at a city council meeting in early April declares that Walton will designate the week of May 18-24 as National Public Works Week, as recognized by the American Public […]
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Walton to host grand opening for new Owens Lake Park
Walton’s long-anticipated Owens Lake Park will officially open to the public this month. On April 26, the 54-acre property off Church Street and Percival Road will officially open its gates during a grand opening celebration, beginning at noon. The park will include walking trails, ample green space, and a pavilion for gatherings and events. Further, […]
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Walton to begin collecting 2% payroll tax in 2026
Walton workers will begin paying a new 2% payroll tax at the start of next year to help raise money for its nearly at-capacity sewer system. At its meeting Tuesday evening, city council voted 5-1 to move forward working with Boone County to begin collecting a 2% occupational tax on all Walton workers. Councilman Matt […]
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Covington’s city hall vote, Dayton’s state of city address, and more
This week, in NKY government meetings, Covington will vote on the new city hall construction contract; while Dayton will hear the state of the city address. 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 […]
