What you need to know A developer at the Covington Central Riverfront Development has requested an extension of the final closing of the land purchase, as well as deadline extensions for constructing the development from the Covington Board of Commissioners. The request, from developer CCR-MN Developers, LLC., came before the board at its meeting on […]
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UPDATE: Independence considers final approval of Freedom Park expansion
What you need to know Update: The Independence City Council approved the zoning for the development at their meeting on Nov. 3, 2025 in a 5-1 vote. Council Member Greg Steffen was the only council member to vote against the change. –LINK nky editorial, Nov. 5, 2025. The Independence City Council is considering final approval […]
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Traffic mitigation measures for Fort Wright Chick-fil-A approved
What you need to know Various changes to the Chick-fil-A on Madison Pike (KY-17) in Fort Wright got the stamp of approval from the Kenton County Planning Commission Thursday night. Changes include the addition of a new drive-thru lane and the addition of dedicated turn lanes, all with the aim of reducing traffic and improving […]
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450-unit Erlanger development clears planning commission
What you need to know The Kenton County Planning Commission approved zoning Thursday night that will allow Corporex to eventually build 450 apartment units on a land tract on Dolwick Drive in Erlanger and Crescent Springs. The approval is pending a traffic study and other conditions recommended by the county. Final approval of the zoning […]
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Park Hills resident files complaint due to council vote after walkout
What you need to know Park Hills resident Gretchen Stephenson has filed a complaint with the Kentucky Attorney General after the council cast votes on a resolution on Monday, despite City Council Member Sarah Froelich walking out of the meeting in protest, thereby denying the body the minimum number of officials legally necessary to conduct […]
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Covington forum provides venue for resident concerns on housing
“I understand about the housing problem,” Covington Mayor Ron Washington told a room full of attendees at a special community meeting Monday night. The reason he understood Washington said, “is because those people are in my family. They’re sleeping on the couches in my family members’ homes. They’re using the basements because they can’t find […]
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What to know about the CityBeat trial in Kenton County this week
Update: Since the initial publication of this story, LINK nky has learned that one of the trial dates has been rescheduled. We’ve updated to the story to reflect the new information.–LINK nky editorial, Sept. 29, 2025. One journalist from Cincinnati CityBeat, Lucas Griffith, will stand trial in Kenton County District Court this week for charges […]
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Meagan Guthrie fills empty Ludlow city council seat
What you need to know The Ludlow City Council voted Thursday to install Meagan Guthrie to the open seat on the council that appeared after former Council Member Sarah Thompson was appointed to the mayor’s seat earlier this month. When a council seat opens up in the middle of a term, the remaining city council […]
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Ludlow raises taxes after stalled votes
What you need to know Ludlow City Council voted to raise its property tax rates Thursday evening after all three of the rates that had been previously proposed, including one would have kept the rates unchanged, failed to garner either enough votes or even a motion and a second from council. “I would advise against […]
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Rand Paul calls NKY a ‘bastion of conservatism’ at Thomas Massie Rally
What you need to know U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie held a rally Wednesday night at the historic courthouse in Burlington, joined by Sen. Rand Paul, who called Northern Kentucky a ‘bastion of conservatism’ in the state. The Massie for Congress Liberty Rally was preceded by a less formal event in Dry Ridge where constituents could […]
