Local government briefs: News from Edgewood, Independence, Fort Wright, Boone, and Campbell
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council discussed the possibility of an ordinance governing the use of…
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Cov Commission: Ft. Wright resident suggests name for new bridge, ‘Black Brigade’; smart kiosk approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter During the Civil War, when the residents of Cincinnati feared they would be attacked by…
City Briefs: Florence site plan, Erlanger acquires property, Boone zoning issues, Ft. Wright speeding
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence Florence city council passed the second reading of an ordinance approving a concept…
Fort Wright resident has an idea for a name for the Ohio river companion bridge, presents to council
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Tim Siegrist, a resident of Ft Wright, spoke to a recent Ft Wright city…
Hate crime in Ft. Wright? City, police apologize for vandalized home; discuss fairness ordinance
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort Wright police received a call to 1660 Amsterdam Road to deal with a…
Fort Wright City Council approves first reading on annual tax rate; property values have increased
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort Wright City Council voted on their annual tax rate last week, accepting the…
Fort Wright council agrees with concept drawings for the I-75 overpass in the city, with minor suggestions
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Brent Spence bridge project is still going on behind the scenes. At the…
Satellite Navigation company JAVAD GNSS opens Fort Wright office, creates 20 new engineering jobs
JAVAD GNSS, a manufacturer of satellite navigation receivers, has announced the opening of a new office in Fort Wright that…
Fort Wright city council votes to support a House bill that is a certificate of need exemption
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort Wright city council voted this week to support HB 312, a certificate of…
‘Saluting our Heroes’ Veterans Day Observance to be held at Highland’s Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday
Highland’s Cemetery in Fort Mitchell and the City of Fort Wright will present its annual Veterans Day Observance, Saluting Our…
According to new SmartAsset study, Hebron is top suburb in south; Erlanger, Fort Wright are in top ten
Staff report A study by SmartAsset has uncovered the best suburbs to live in near a large city — and…
Peoples Bank to dedicate newly renovated location in Fort Wright, acquired Citizens Deposit Bank
Peoples Bank, headquartered in Marietta, Ohio, acquired Citizens Deposit Bank in September 2021 and is now ready to dedicate its…
Fort Wright donates police car, sends two cars loaded with products to Whitesburg Police Department
In response to a plea for emergency assistance from the Whitesburg Police Department in Letcher County, ravaged by the recent…
Taylor Mill is #1 Safest City in Kentucky; eleven other NKY cities in Top 20, according to SafeWise report
Staff Report SafeWise, an organization that promotes safety as a lifestyle, has released its 8th annual Safest Cities in Kentucky…
Covington takes steps, with limited options, on odors from a Fort Wright chemical plant near Latonia
Even while acknowledging “limited options” and “tied hands,” Covington officials say they’re taking steps in response to complaints about odors…
Covington, Ft. Wright to explore options regarding Interplastic Corporation explosion; other business
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – City Manager Ken Smith says he isn’t a lawyer, so he isn’t exactly…
Following explosion, residents encouraged to enroll in Kenton County emergency notification network
Just after 8:15 Monday evening, a ferocious “boom” could be heard throughout West Latonia, rattling windows and raising anxiety levels….
Fort Wright, Highlands Cemetery to hold ‘Saluting Our Heroes’ ceremony in observance of Veterans Day
The City of Fort Wright and Highlands Cemetery will hold its Veterans Day Observance, ‘Saluting Our Heroes’, on Sunday at…
First National Bank of Kentucky opens its new banking center in Fort Wright; led by Lytle Thomas
First National Bank of Kentucky has opened its newest full-service banking center located at 2001 Dixie Highway in Ft. Wright…
City of Fort Wright reduces property tax rates by 5%; Mayor Hatter credits growth, fiscal responsiblity
Mayor Dave Hatter of Fort Wright said that despite a challenging year, city council passed a city budget that includes…
Fort Wright adds new ambulance to emergency response frontline; high-quality care and transport
The City of Fort Wright has added to its emergency response frontline a brand new 2020 Chevrolet/Horton Ambulance. The newest…
SD1 to begin sanitary sewer relocation project along Highland Pike in Fort Wright next week
Sanitation District No. 1 will begin work next week to replace a failed sanitary sewer pipe and above-ground bypass line…