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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Alexandria Council asked to back resolution banning big trucks on KY Route 547
Two Campbell County residents are urging Alexandria officials to pass a resolution asking the state for a large truck ban on Kentucky Route 547. Mark Muench and Tom Ramler addressed the Alexandria City Council on June 5 regarding their concerns for safety on Kentucky Route 547, also known as Four Mile Road and Riley Road, […]
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Newport Schools to pay superintendent $175K in exit agreement
Newport Superintendent Tony Watts’ duties with the district will end on June 30 after he and the board of education came to an agreement on his resignation. Watts resigned as superintendent on May 15 after an over two-hour closed session meeting with the school board. At a special meeting on June 4, after speaking in […]
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World Ocean Day makes waves in Campbell County with proclamation
Oceans may seem far from Campbell County, but their health is tied to the water flowing through local rivers. Campbell County is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 by proclaiming it WAVE Water Warrior Day in recognition of the WAVE Foundation, a partner of Newport Aquarium. The WAVE Foundation is a non-profit organization that […]
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National homebuilder targets Alexandria for 46-lot subdivision
Texas-based homebuilders are eyeing Alexandria for a 46-lot subdivision. D.R. Horton, Inc. plans to build 46 detached single-family homes on 31 acres at 1671 Grandview Road. The Alexandria Planning Commission unanimously approved the site development plan and granted a variance for smaller lot widths on 36 of the 46 lots on June 3. D.R. […]
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Independence splash pad project advances amid rising costs
The idea of a splash pad in Independence, which bloomed roughly a year ago, is still making progress. The Independence City Council provided an update on the project at its meeting on June 2. The city initially estimated $500,000 for the project in May 2024; however, the original site in Memorial Park proposed is not […]
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Flexible zoning in NKY builds more varied housing
Nolan Nicaise has been a renter for almost two decades since he moved out of his parents’ house at 18. Now, at 36, he has lived in many major cities across the country, including Denver, Chicago and Boston. As an urban planner by trade, Nicaise understands city zoning codes. In 2020, Nicaise moved back to […]
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Kid-friendly NKY spots beat boredom on a budget
This story is part of our latest super issue. Click here to read more from the edition. Keeping kids entertained doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether they love splashing in the water, exploring nature or getting creative, there are plenty of free adventures in the region. Splash pads Wilder Splash Pad The splash pad runs […]
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Former Sweet Tooth Candies building to become mixed-use space
Newport’s former iconic Sweet Tooth Candies building is undergoing a remodel to turn the space into commercial use with apartments. Sweet Tooth Candies was established in Newport in 1972, but announced it was starting its search for a new location in September 2024. When the building went up for sale in September, it caught the […]
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Boone County deputies cleared in fatal shooting outside Amazon facility
The officers who shot and killed a man in Florence last month were justified in using deadly force to save their own lives, Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon. As such, there is no probable cause for criminal charges in the case, Sanders said. The man, identified at […]
