Northern Kentucky News Digest

'Pothole politics' urges local governments to excel at core services like quick pothole repairs, fast permits, and reliable emergency response instead...

NKY Chamber ramps up professional networking with varied events sparking growth and ideas:

• Eggs 'N' Issues on infrastructure planning to power NKY...

• Kenton Boys Tennis dominates Defiance 5-0 sweep, now 6-4 overall
• Highlands edges Conner 4-1 in five innings
• Campbell County routs Calvary Christian 15-0
• Scott shuts out Lloyd Memorial 13-0

• NKNC formed by Kentucky Nonprofit Network to unite regional nonprofits, building a stronger sector voice in Northern Kentucky.
• 26 members serve...

• Incumbent Gary Moore (R, serving since 1998) touts 24% property tax cuts, public safety wins like firefighter endorsement and new 911 center, and...

70-year-old Kenton County man sentenced to 63 months for receiving child pornography after admitting he obtained computer-generated images of minors engaging in sexual conduct from two websites.

• Derby Watch Parties Sat: Braxton Brewing (2pm), Old Kentucky Bourbon Bar (2pm), Ritte’s Corner Cafe (2-7pm), Smoke Justis (4-8pm).
• Live Music...

Key highlights from the proposed budget:

• Public safety jumps over 10% to $29.2M – largest increase, focusing on law enforcement priorities
• No new...

• When & Where: May 19, 2026, 10AM-2PM at Ferguson Community Center, 2988 Washington St., Burlington, KY
• Organizers: Cincinnati VA Outreach & local...

Timeline of escalating weather threats in Northern Kentucky and Boone County:

• Evening outlook: Slight risk of severe thunderstorms tonight, with...

• Deputy Scott Menefee at Jones Middle School named Region 4 SRO of the Year by KYASRO.
• His selfless work builds trust and ensures safety for...

Independence's food scene has openings from crew roles to management:

• Crew Member at Chipotle: Full-time, flexible hours, advancement path
• Service...

Major update in 2000 homicide: Sentrell L. Wilson, 45, indicted January 23 for first-degree murder of Candice Richie, his romantic partner whom he...

Key developments in Covington's Eastside shooting:

• Friday night: 13-year-old shot ~11:30 p.m. at 100 block East 11th St., critical at UC Medical...

NKY's economic future hinges on productivity, not just jobs, as population grows but workers lag.

Key priorities from BE NKY's 2025 report:
-...

Devastating loss in Newport: Two children died after a house fire on 15th Street.

• Victims identified: Aaden Neice, 10, and Rykar Haggard, 5, by...

Residents, join the Boone County Grange—a national nonprofit supporting agriculture and rural communities—at their open house Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community Grange Hall near Gate 1, Boone County Fairgrounds.

MeetNKY-powered GEST carts now offer free, on-demand rides between Covington and Newport, boosting riverfront access.

• Electric, themed fleet: Four...

LINK nky's Educator of the Week contest celebrates NKY teachers making a difference.

This week's nominees:

• Nicholas Barron, music teacher at...

Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann called to order the April 14, 2026 Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting and led the invocation.