O’Rourke Demolition has managed to do the impossible: make Tax Day exciting. Covington city officials, demolition crew members and the media were all on hand to witness the ceremonial start to the demolition of the 17.5 acre former IRS building. The site will be the future home of the highly anticipated Covington Central Riverfront development. […]
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Here’s everything you need to know about the US 27: Monmouth Street Corridor Project
The Newport City Commission discussed two important infrastructure projects with Mike Yeager, a transportation engineer of PRIME AE Group Inc. out of Ft. Mitchell, KY. Yeager, formerly of the Kentucky Department of Transportation, was on hand to explain the US 27: Monmouth Street Corridor Project to the Newport City Commission and members of the public. […]
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A New Riff Distillery Rickhouse is coming to Silver Grove
The Campbell County Planning and Zoning commission approved the stage two plans for a single-story, 55,000 square foot barrel storage building (Rickhouse) and a 360 square foot office building built on 10 acres in Silver Grove. A Rickhouse is a building designed for storing and aging distilled spirits. The proposed warehouse will be able to […]
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NKY, Cincinnati community leadership honor lineworkers for National Lineman Appreciation Day
A cold and rainy Monday morning couldn’t bog down the high spirits Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati community leaders had for honoring lineworkers for National Lineman Appreciation Day. Multiple Duke Energy lineworkers were honored at a 10 a.m. ceremony at Newport on the Levee. Their iconic bucket trucks were showcased in front of the Purple People […]
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Public Works department excited about how new planer will help Covington streets
The Covington Public Works Department resurfaced a one-block section of Martin Street earlier this week, demonstrating the impact the City’s new 40-inch cold planer will have on future projects. The planer will allow the Public Works department to repave alleys in Covington and repair potholes. “Drivers won’t even be able to feel where the patch was,” […]
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Boone County customers may see a drop in their water bill
Some Boone County residents will see cheaper water bills soon. Boone County Fiscal Court heard an update from county administrator Jeff Earlywine on the local water projects and surcharge changes. Since 2003, many Boone County residents who are customers of the Boone County Water District have paid a surcharge of $25 on their bills. Earlywine […]
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Dixie Highway/Richwood Road project nets $151M in funding
Additional funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and a federal grant combined for $151 million to be awarded to Boone County for its double diamond interchange project.
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Development proposal advances in Alexandria despite vocal opposition
The Campbell County Planning and Zoning meeting tonight was the second meeting held to discuss the proposal made by Maronda Homes for a 98-home housing development at 10743 S. Licking Pike. Unlike the first meeting, the commission approved the zoning change and stage one development to move forward to the Campbell County Fiscal Court. Commissioner […]
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Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky complete new affordable home in Erlanger
Join Housing Opportunities of Northern Kentucky as they celebrate the completion of their brand-new affordable home in Erlanger. Meet the family that will be moving in and see the additions that were made possible through the support of an anonymous local donor and the craftsmanship of HONK’s construction staff and community partners. 433 Division Street […]
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Proposed Maronda Homes project goes back to Campbell County Planning and Zoning meeting tonight
Last month a Campbell County Planning and Zoning meeting was held to vote on a proposed housing development by Maronda Homes. The project will be the topic of tonight’s meeting. To recap: Maronda Homes is seeking approval of stage-one plans for single-family residential development for 93 homes on approximately 47 acres located at 10743 S. […]