Bobby Mackey’s country music bar in Wilder, Kentucky is set to be demolished on December 10, with nothing else planned for the rest of 2024.
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Union Town Square phases, Kenton County School renovations and more
The Kenton County Board of Education will discuss building renovation plans at RC Hinsdale Elementary, while Union will discuss Union Town Square phasing options, and Covington will consider a licensing structure for medical cannabis businesses.
Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
Crescent Springs is awaiting grant funding for renovations to Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park, while Campbell County is offering media tools and resources to residents, and the Kenton County Board of Education is considering a resolution for equipment lease and security agreement from the Kentucky Interlocal School Transportation Association for eight busses.
Government at a glance: Weekly meeting highlights
NKY government recaps include Boone County’s consideration of a text amendment to regulate solar panel installations, Southgate City Council’s proposal to allow golf carts on the streets and Covington’s approval of a mortgage for North by Hotel Covington.
Wilder City Council
Seven candidates are seeking election to the Wilder City Council, with incumbents Jim Profitt, Robert Blankenship, Sandra Ruschman-Decker, Bradly Murphy, Andrew Williams, Kelly Meiser and newcomer Jeffrey Moles all seeking to be elected in November.
City of Wilder adjusts annual budget for merit pay, sewer line development
The City of Wilder amended its annual budget for the upcoming fiscal year at a special meeting on Tuesday. Specifically, the Wilder City Council was required to hold a special meeting to add material changes to the proposed annual budget that were discussed at the legislative body’s previous meeting on June 3. “The amendments that […]
Wilder city council gets its first look at its 2024-2025 fiscal budget
Wilder City Council had the first reading of its fiscal budget for 2024-2025, which includes a retention agreement for the public works team, increased funding for fire, police, and public works and a more collaborative process for budget decisions. During the June 3 council meeting, Mayor Valerie Jones reviewed key highlights and thanked everyone involved […]
City of Wilder welcomes new first responders to its force
Wilder welcomed new police and fire recruits during its city council meeting on Monday. Mayor Valerie Jones said the process for gaining these recruits has taken several months but has been well worth it, with its candidate search opening up in October of 2023. “We’ve been working long and hard on the opportunity to build […]
Wilder residents, city council weigh in on Fischer Homes’ Sunrock expansion
Fischer Homes has presented an updated proposal for the Sunrock development in Wilder to include 611 residential units and a 40-year Industrial Revenue Bond.
Wilder may choose new company for trash collection
Wilder is reviewing two competing bids from Rumpke and Best Way to decide who will be the city’s trash collector for the next three years. The city council put out a call for residential solid waste and recycling bids earlier this month. While they received responses from all three Tri-State waste management companies, only two […]

