The West Side Citizens Coalition withdrew their appeal against the planned Kroger development in Newport’s West end, allowing the project to move forward.
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Campbell County Schools launches transportation co-ops for high schoolers
Campbell County Schools Transportation Department has launched two new internship programs for high schoolers, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in automotive technology and serve as monitors on elementary school bus routes.
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NKY shows up for mom after double lung transplant: ‘We all look out for each other’
Andrea Hall, a 39-year-old single mother with pulmonary fibrosis, recently underwent a double lung transplant after 22 years of living with the disease, and a fundraiser is being held to help cover her expenses.
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Boone County to discuss electric vehicle charging stations, Fort Thomas continues zoning conversations
Boone County is discussing electric vehicle charging stations, Fort Thomas is continuing discussions on zoning regulations, and Covington is talking about enhancing communication between elected officials and city staff.
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Proposal seeks to expand one of Cold Spring’s Krogers for $35 million
Kroger is proposing a $35 million rehaul of its Cold Spring store, doubling its size to include a fuel center, pharmacy drive-through window, and more, with plans to add 100 full-time and part-time workers.
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Newport Police Department considers adding social worker
Newport City Commission has approved the first reading of an ordinance to add a police social worker to the department, funded by the opioid settlement funds, to help limit the number of calls police officers have to respond to situations outside their training.
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Kenton County to discuss school resource officers, Bellevue talks medical cannabis policies and more
This week, in government meetings, the Kenton County Fiscal Court will discuss approval of two school resource officers for the Diocese of Covington; Covington and Bellevue will look at medical cannabis facilities; and more. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for […]
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How to avoid porch pirates this holiday shopping season
Porch pirates stole $12 billion in packages in the past year, and Kentucky had the highest rates of recent package thefts, but there are ways to protect yourself, such as using security cameras, delivery to a protected location, and tracking and alerts.
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Resurgence of explosions at RMR in Newport: ‘It’s unacceptable’
Residents of Newport have reported explosions coming from River Metals Recycling, and the city is considering taking action against the recycling facility for violating noise ordinances.
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Campbell County partners with cities to expand police social worker roles
Campbell County is partnering with its cities to provide police social worker roles, which are expanding across Northern Kentucky, with Bellevue and Dayton being the first cities to join the program.
