The Newport Board of Education has officially launched its search for a permanent superintendent, setting a detailed timeline that would name a superintendent by February 2026. The board held a special meeting on Nov. 12 to discuss planning for the permanent superintendent search. The board of education hired a Kentucky School Boards Association Consultant to […]
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‘All you have to do is show up’ Newport nonprofit seeks volunteers to empower youth
“I’ve learned that no matter what, you will always be able to find someone who cares about you and wants you to be here and will support you,” said 13-year-old Rowan from Florence. “And I did learn how to make an omelet, too.” Newport-based non-profit Mentoring Plus works to build relationships with 13 to 21-year-olds. […]
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Newport schools to begin planning process for permanent superintendent, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, the Newport Board of Education will begin its planning process for a permanent superintendent hire. 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? Independence mulls increasing fees […]
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Tattoo studios now allowed in Alexandria after council approval
It looks like Alexandria is getting a tattoo shop. The Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission voted on Sept. 16 to allow tattoo studios in the city’s highway commercial zone as permitted use, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The item was then discussed at city council meetings on Oct. 16 and Nov. 6, when it […]
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$5.5M project expands public water access in Campbell County
Campbell County’s public water system has grown by more than six miles, connecting 91 new households and boosting access above the state average. The $5.5 million Subdistrict HB Water Main Extension Project installed over 6.5 miles of new water mains, connecting 91 additional households to the Northern Kentucky Water District’s public water system. Construction […]
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Proposed zoning amendment could open door for Culver’s in Cold Spring
A Cold Spring zoning text amendment could lead to the development of a Culver’s restaurant in the city. Cold Spring is considering amending its special development area zone, also known as the SDA zone. The city council held a special council meeting with a public hearing last week to get feedback on the change. The […]
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Here are the biggest races to watch ahead of the May primary
The 2026 campaign season in Northern Kentucky won’t just decide who fills Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat or whether Thomas Massie keeps his congressional post — it could also reshape county leadership that has been steady for nearly three decades. Currently, the big races to watch are the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and Boone, Kenton and […]
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What does a county judge/executive do?
A county judge/executive is like the CEO or mayor of the county. Although the judge/executive has no judicial power, they are the chair and a voting member of the county’s fiscal court. Their main responsibilities are creating a county budget and administering the budget as approved by the fiscal court, overseeing the funds, appointing county personnel, […]
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What does a county attorney do?
Kentucky’s county attorneys handle the legal nuts and bolts that keep local government running smoothly. County attorneys’ terms are four years, and they are not term-limited. In Kentucky, county attorneys handle all misdemeanor crimes in District Court, while the elected commonwealth’s attorney prosecutes felonies in Circuit Court. The two offices often collaborate on investigations and […]
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What does a school board do?
Across Northern Kentucky, local voters hold the power to decide who sets the vision for their schools — electing nonpartisan board members who oversee budgets, policies and superintendents. School board members are elected on a nonpartisan ballot in even-numbered years. Members serve four-year terms that are staggered so that no more than three members of […]