Newport is taking another step in its stewardship of the Purple People Bridge, entering into a short-term rental agreement to keep the emergency support system in place as plans for a permanent fix move forward. The city is entering the with LRT Restoration Technologies, LLC, for the ongoing rental and inspection of the emergency shoring […]
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What does a county jailer do?
Kentucky is the only state in the country that elects a jailer. Kentucky jailers are responsible for inmate processing and maintaining order in the jail. They serve four-year terms and do not have term limits. Not every county jailer actually operates a jail. Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties all have jails, but in some smaller […]
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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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Newport Education Task Force backs university-based learning model for academic improvement
Newport’s new education task force believes it has found a middle ground between tradition and reform —a lab school model that would bring university expertise into the classroom without compromising local identity. The Newport Education Task Force was established in 2019 to support the Newport Independent School District in improving performance. It created three reports […]
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Fort Thomas confronts policy violations: ‘Ignoring it encourages disorder’
Fort Thomas is looking to hire a human resources consultant to address ongoing city issues. Those problems include Fort Thomas City Administrator Matt Kremer’s relationship with the Fort Thomas economic development director. The city discussed the idea of hiring an outside HR consultant at a special council meeting on Wednesday, where council met in an […]
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Wilder officials back zone change to allow 19-acre development
Over 19 acres of land in Wilder that have sat vacant for years may finally see development. The Wilder Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zone amendment that would make way for a 9,600-square-foot industrial-type building behind the Waffle House and McDonald’s in Wilder. ANDIS LLC presented their ideas at the Oct. 27 meeting, […]
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Crescent Springs to revisit divisive 17-townhome development plan, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Wilder will weigh an industrial development proposal for a 19-acre site, while Crescent Springs revisits a disputed 17-townhome development plan. 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 […]
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McConnell’s open seat draws four GOP contenders to NKY
Four Senate hopefuls laid out competing conservative visions for Kentucky’s future as the 2026 race to succeed Mitch McConnell heats up. The republican candidates for the 2026 U.S. Senate race spoke at the Kenton County Republican Party Fall Fest on Saturday. The U.S. Senate race is one to watch in 2026 because McConnell, who first […]
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Restaurants embrace trends from brunch to bark parks
Whether you’re brunching in Bellevue, sipping a slushie in Covington, or hanging out with your pup at Alexandria Brewing Co., Northern Kentucky is redefining what a night (or morning) out looks like. Rooftops Looking to elevate your night out? Northern Kentucky’s rooftop bars have you covered – literally. Naturally, the region’s rooftops tend to be […]
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Newport schools seek solutions as gifted, talented teacher opening persists
Despite state mandates requiring every district to provide gifted and talented education, Kentucky’s credentialing system is making it harder for schools like Newport’s to hire qualified teachers to lead those programs. The Newport Board of Education and district teachers discussed during the Oct. 23 Newport Board of Education meeting the need for a gifted and […]