The $90 million townhome-style rental development planned for Route 9 in Newport is one step closer to becoming a reality. The Newport Commission passed the request for an Industrial Revenue Bond, also known as an IRB, 4-1, with Newport Commissioner Ken Rechtin voting no at a meeting on April 7. The site along Route 9 […]
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Newport deems medical cannabis operations not feasible in city
After further investigation into allowing cannabis operations in Newport, the city found that it is unachievable under the state’s current guidelines. Newport has held multiple discussions surrounding medical cannabis operations in the city, with some commissioners for and against the idea. City management said they began looking into the state’s zoning tool, which tells them […]
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Covington considers golf carts on all city roads; Kenton County reviews PILOT for apartment project
This week in NKY local government meetings, Covington will discuss allowing golf carts on all non-state city roads; Kenton County Fiscal Court talks PILOT payment for a Covington apartment project. 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 […]
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Newport’s RMR moves shredding operations to Cincinnati; judge dismisses charges
River Metals Recycling, also known as RMR, has officially moved its shredding operations out of Newport and received dismissed charges in court. Newport City staff and residents spent roughly four years in a court case requiring RMR to comply with noise regulations after neighbors reported sporadic and sometimes daily explosions for years. Campbell County District […]
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$35M Kroger Marketplace moves forward in Alexandria – with conditions
Plans for a new Kroger Marketplace, which would be 122,912 square feet with a fuel center and wine and spirits shop, are moving forward in Alexandria. The store will be on the east side of US 27, with access coming from a proposed signal point that will align Commercial Circle with Sunset Drive to the […]
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48-home proposal in Kenton County; Covington reviews golf cart laws and more in NKY
This week in NKY local government meetings, the Kenton County Planning Commission will discuss a Fischer Homes 48 single-family home proposal, and Covington will look at expanding golf cart use. 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 […]
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Discover 115 miles of off-road adventure in NKY
This story is part of our March super issue. Click here to read more. Whether you’re a mountain biker or a hiker, the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance is your gateway to adventure on two feet – or two wheels. The alliance, known as CORA, is a nonprofit that maintains 115 miles of multiuse natural surface trails for […]
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Newport teachers continue to address board of education about district conditions
Newport Independent School District teachers and staff continue to fill the room during board of education meetings. Since a Feb. 26 board of education meeting where the Newport Teachers Association called for a “no confidence” vote in Newport Superintendent Tony Watts, teachers have continued to attend meetings and ask questions. Three teachers spoke during the […]
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$80M development proposed for Newport’s vacant steel mill site
Newport’s old steel mill site, which has been vacant for roughly 25 years, could be the location of an $80 million development. Developer PLK Communities is proposing 195 apartments, a commercial pickleball facility, funding for tree planting, and collaboration with the city on a bike and pedestrian safety study. The site is 17.23 acres, located […]
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What’s next for South Kenton? County development debate continues
Several South Kenton County residents attended the Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting on Tuesday to express their opinions on the county’s site readiness initiative, some of which are currently on pause. Although the site readiness initiative, which could lead to industrial development in the county’s southern end, was not on the March 25 agenda, it […]
