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Alexandria Council asked to back resolution banning big trucks on three roads

1 day ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Two Campbell County residents are urging Alexandria officials to pass a resolution asking the state for a large truck ban on three roads in the county. Mark Muench and Tom Ramler addressed the Alexandria City Council on June 5 regarding their concerns for safety on Kentucky Route 547, Four Mile Road and Riley Road due to tractor-trailers driving over the yellow lines. Both men are residents of Camp Springs near Melbourne.
Newport Schools to pay superintendent $175K in exit agreement

1 day ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Newport Superintendent Tony Watts’ duties with the district will end on June 30 after he and the board of education came to an agreement on his resignation. Watts resigned as superintendent on May 15 after an over two-hour closed session meeting with the school board. At a special meeting on June 4, after speaking in a closed session, the Newport Board of Education passed a motion to sign the settlement and release agreement and covenant not to sue regarding Watts’ resignation.
World Ocean Day makes waves in Campbell County

2 days ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Oceans may seem far from Campbell County, but their health is tied to the water flowing through local rivers. Campbell County is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 by proclaiming it WAVE Water Warrior Day in recognition of the WAVE Foundation, a partner of Newport Aquarium. The WAVE Foundation is a non-profit organization that hopes to inspire environmental stewards of aquatic life through education, conservation and volunteerism.
National homebuilder targets Alexandria for 46-lot subdivision

3 days ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

Texas-based homebuilders are eyeing Alexandria for a 46-lot subdivision. D.R. Horton, Inc. plans to build 46 detached single-family homes on 31 acres at 1671 Grandview Road. The Alexandria Planning Commission unanimously approved the site development plan and granted a variance for smaller lot widths on 36 of the 46 lots on June 3. D.R. Horton has been the largest homebuilder by volume in the United States since 2002.
Independence splash pad project advances amid rising costs

4 days ago | linknky.com | Haley Parnell

The idea of a splash pad in Independence, which bloomed roughly a year ago, is still making progress. The Independence City Council provided an update on the project at its meeting on June 2. The city initially estimated $500,000 for the project in May 2024; however, the original site in Memorial Park proposed is not going to work, and the new location in the park will require site work, bringing the latest cost estimates to $1.1 million.
This week in NKY: city budgets, development projects and more on tap

6 days ago | linknky.com | Kenton Hornbeck

With city governments kicking back into gear after Memorial Day, this week’s calendar includes budget discussions, appointments, and public hearings across more than a dozen Northern Kentucky cities and counties. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. Crescent Springs City CouncilDate: Tuesday, May 27Key takeaways: The city council approved a Local Participation Agreement Grant for a sidewalk project on Amsterdam Road.
Inside LINK: Meet our new editorial board members

6 days ago | linknky.com | Meghan Goth

We recently completed our search for two new editorial board members, and I’m pleased to say that we are ready to announce our choices. Laura Lyons is the president and owner of ATech Training in Walton and has more than 30 years of manufacturing experience. Laura is a Northern Kentucky native and lives in Florence. She told LINK she likes home improvement projects, hiking, traveling, gardening and reading. She received her MBA from Northern Kentucky University.
Kenton County approves $682K in state road aid funds for 2025

1 week ago | linknky.com | Kenton Hornbeck

Kenton County has approved crucial state funding for road repairs, which will be used throughout the upcoming fiscal year. Every year, counties, incorporated cities, and unincorporated urban areas are allocated road aid funding from the state of Kentucky for the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of county roads and city streets.
Who won track and field titles from NKY in the Class A state meet?

1 week ago | linknky.com | Evan Dennison

In a meet that is typically littered with Northern Kentucky student-athletes, Thursday was no different at the KHSAA Class A state track and field at University of Kentucky’s Outdoor Track and Field facility. Bishop Brossart’s girls finished runner-up, Beechwood in third. St. Henry was sixth and Newport Central Catholic ninth. In the boys’ meet, Beechwood was fifth, Newport Central Catholic sixth. Several won individual titles from the sprints, distance, field and relay events.
Kenton Co. approves payroll tax incentive for Fischer Homes relocation

1 week ago | linknky.com | Kenton Hornbeck

Kenton County has approved a decade-long payroll tax incentive to support Fischer Homes’ relocation of its corporate headquarters. In early May, Fischer Homes, the largest homebuilder in Greater Cincinnati, announced it was relocating its corporate headquarters from Erlanger to Covington. Fischer Homes will move to the revitalized First District Elementary building on Scott Boulevard, which is currently home to the Covington Classical Academy and Dean Houston.