This week in NKY government meetings, Erlanger will discuss bids for phase one of Eons Adventure Park. 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? Kenton County sets 35 mph speed limits on […]
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Former councilmember arrested at Ludlow city meeting
“It’s very obvious to everybody in this room that you guys are not on the same page. I don’t know how this city will ever move forward if we don’t have a group of people who are willing to come together for the betterment of the town.” Resident and Ludlow Board of Education Member Melanie […]
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Politics NKY Episode 5: A chat with Jesse Brewer
In Episode 5 of the Politics NKY podcast, hosts Shane Noem and Kevin Burton talk to Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer and go through the headlines of the week. If you are unfamiliar with the podcast, you can catch up on Episode 1 here, which explains the format, and Episode 2 here, where Noem and Burton interview […]
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Ludlow mayor resigns: ‘I need to focus on my health’
Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright resigned Wednesday night in an open letter on Facebook, citing issues with his health. “This has been an extremely difficult decision,” Wright says in his letter. “I have been doing my best to battle some health issues for the last several months.” Wright said he expects to make a full recovery, […]
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Kenton County Attorney appointed to first-ever child support advisory council
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced his appointments to the first-ever Child Support Advisory Council last week. The council, which includes Kenton County Attorney Stacy Tapke, is made up of 10 county attorneys from across the commonwealth. It will assist the attorney general’s office in improving the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department of Child Support […]
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Wil Schroder announces intent to run for Campbell County Attorney
Wil Schroder, current senior counsel to Kentucky’s Attorney General, former two-term state senator, and felony prosecutor, announced his candidacy for Campbell County Attorney. Currently serving as Senior Counsel to Attorney General Russell Coleman, Schroder plays a role in “protecting Kentucky families, overseeing the commonwealth’s opioid abatement commission, and working with prosecutors across the commonwealth,” per […]
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Erlanger proposes lowering property taxes for 11th year
Erlanger will likely lower its property taxes for an eleventh year in a row, following discussions between City Council at its recent caucus meeting. The recommended assessed rates for real property will be $0.244 per $100 of valuation ($2.44 per $1,000) and $0.178 per $100 of valuation for tangible property ($1.78 per $1,000). Real property […]
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Alleged fraud in issuing driver’s licenses under investigation in Kentucky, officials say
Kentucky’s Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman say investigators have been looking into a whistleblower’s allegations that immigrants paid temporary contract workers to illegally obtain state driver’s licenses. Louisville TV station WDRB reported last week that a former clerk at a Kentucky driver’s licensing office said co-workers sold, for $200 each, state driver’s […]
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Newport eyes General James Taylor Park update, Edgewood talks Kroger alcohol sale hours
This week in NKY government meetings: Newport will discuss improvements to James Taylor Park in partnership with Corporex; while Edgewood is weighing changes to Kroger’s Sunday alcohol sales hours. 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 […]
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State tosses ethics complaint against past Kenton County election officer
What you need to know The Kentucky Board of Elections has tossed an ethics complaint against former Republican member of the Kenton County Board of Elections Scott Kimmich, who filed paperwork signaling his intention to run for a spot on the Kenton County Fiscal Court with Kentucky Registry of Election Finance on June 16. Erlanger […]
