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Light it up: Newport updates mural guidelines, includes projection art

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Newport is introducing updated mural guidelines that welcome light-based art. The Newport Historic Preservation Commission is updating its mural guidelines in the city, including adding a section for projection-style murals. The commission approved them at a special meeting on June 18. The ordinance establishes guidelines for the approval, placement and design of murals.
New 77-unit Drees subdivision moves forward in Alexandria

1 week ago | wcpo.com | Haley Parnell

ALEXANDRIA, Ky. — Plans to build 77 new single-family homes on Riley Road moved forward on Tuesday despite resident concerns over traffic, wildlife and density. Drees Homes is looking to build a subdivision on approximately 37 acres on Riley Road, north of Apple Blossom Lane in Alexandria. At a June 17 meeting, the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the stage one development plan. The homes are all intended to be single-family.
Campbell County Dispatch Center to relocate

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

With Newport’s approval, the Campbell County Consolidated Dispatch Center is moving out of the city and into a public safety complex built by the county. The center is currently housed in the basement of the Newport City Building at 998 Monmouth St. The Newport Board of Commissioners unanimously passed a resolution on June 16 allowing the dispatch center to relocate to a new facility built by the county.
New 77-unit Drees subdivision moves forward in Alexandria

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Plans to build 77 new single-family homes on Riley Road moved forward on Tuesday despite resident concerns over traffic, wildlife and density. Drees Homes is looking to build a subdivision on approximately 37 acres on Riley Road, north of Apple Blossom Lane in Alexandria. At a June 17 meeting, the Alexandria Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the stage one development plan. The homes are all intended to be single-family.
Newport expands Tesla police fleet with four more vehicles

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

The city of Newport continues to add new vehicles to its Tesla pilot program for the police department. The Newport Police Department first added three Tesla Model 3 vehicles in December 2023 and then requested two more in November 2024 after the success of the first three. In January, Newport requested the Tesla Model Y electric vehicle for use, initially in the planning, development, and code departments.
Alexandria to review Drees subdivision, more in NKY government meetings

1 week ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

This week, in NKY local government meetings, the Alexandria planning and zoning commission will discuss a new Drees subdivision, while Newport will continue conversations on scrapping its decades-old bar ID requirement. 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?
Campbell Fire/Rescue trains next generation with real-life scenarios

2 weeks ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

As many people wind down on a Monday night, the junior firefighters of Campbell County are gearing up—literally—for smoke-filled drills in the dark. At Campbell Fire/Rescue Station 12, located at 1050 Racetrack Road in Alexandria, training starts at 7:30 p.m. and typically runs until 9 p.m., followed by a group dinner. The junior firefighter program is for 15- to 17-year-olds, and internship and volunteer opportunities are also available for adults.
Garden club’s weeklong celebration brightens Boone County

2 weeks ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

As part of National Garden Week, Boone County Garden Club members gave away more than 100 bouquets, encouraging recipients to pass along the joy by gifting a second bouquet to someone else. National Garden Week was June 1-7. Each day of the week, club members chose different ways to spread joy to people by handing out flowers. Aside from hand-delivering the bouquets to local businesses, the club made about 100 bouquets and stationed themselves at the Boone County Public Library branches.
NKU to give 3% raises as it launches ‘people-centered’ strategic plan

2 weeks ago | wcpo.com | Haley Parnell

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. — Northern Kentucky University’s new strategic plan is people-focused, starting with 3% raises to all full-time faculty and staff. Northern Kentucky University is launching a new three-year strategic plan called “Forward Together: Led by Purpose, Driven by People.” NKU President Cady Short-Thompson presented the new strategic plan at the June 11 board of regents meeting. The plan will run from fall 2025 through summer 2028.
NKU to give 3% raises as it launches 'people-centered' strategic plan

2 weeks ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Northern Kentucky University’s new strategic plan is people-focused, starting with 3% raises to all full-time faculty and staff. Northern Kentucky University is launching a new three-year strategic plan called “Forward Together: Led by Purpose, Driven by People.” NKU President Cady Short-Thompson presented the new strategic plan at the June 11 board of regents meeting. The plan will run from fall 2025 through summer 2028.