Northern Kentucky Community Pulse

Key takeaways from recent NKY meetings for locals:

• Newport eyes four Tesla Model Y police vehicles
• Fort Wright selects $211k playground design for...

Kentucky locals, including NKY residents, react to Gov. Beshear's 10-cent gas tax cut:

• Followed quickly by President Trump's federal gas tax cut
• Timely relief for daily commuters amid fuel costs
• Hot local comments highlight the impact

Two weeks have passed since NKU student Murry Foust, 22, was last seen on April 27. Investigators continue the search with determination: 'We're not giving up'—a vital update for NKY safety.

Traffic Disruptions

• 🔥 I-75 Northbound Closure: Northbound I-75 lanes close through the Lockland Split from 11 p.m. Friday May 15 to 6 a.m....

Ongoing tensions in NKY pit surveillance benefits against privacy fears:

• Pro-safety: Cameras aid investigations, track stolen cars/suspects, and...

Local athletes shine in regional playoffs! Three big wins from Northern Kentucky high schools:

• Conner's Natalie Elleman (senior) wins Ninth Region...

Park Hills zoning battle escalates: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish's planned grotto—approved in 2021—blocked by appeals court for expanding nonconforming...

Ahead of the May 19 primary, The Enquirer vetted 20+ candidates for Boone, Kenton, and Campbell commissioner races. Notable findings:

• Chet Hand...

Historic 105-year tradition honors fallen service members with full-day events:

• Morning observances (7am start): Prayers, 21-gun salutes, Taps at...

NKY commuters to Cincinnati, heads up! Northbound I-75 fully closes through Lockland Split (Galbraith Rd to Shepherd Ln) for repairs.

• When: 11 p.m....

Locals, hop on the Covington Bike Bar for a fun two-hour pedal-powered adventure exploring historic Mainstrasse, Downtown, and Roebling Point. Group tour vibes – book now!

• Cancellation Confirmed: NKU Norse vs Kentucky Wildcats game in Lexington on May 12 canceled mutually, no reschedule.
• UK's Reasoning: Extended...

NKY high school baseball action: Bellevue Tigers visit Heritage Academy Eagles (Florence) in a home non-conference game.

• When: Monday, May 11, 2026...

Kentucky's new federal tax credit program sparks debate on school choice—key pros and cons for NKY families:

• Pro: No state tax dollars used; donors...

Kentucky's new pre-K pilot launches in Robertson County (Tri-State area), targeting childcare shortages where nearest daycare is 30-40 minutes away.
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Two recent child safety scares in Independence demand parent attention:

• Missing 15-year-old: Independence Police seek public help after over two...

Spectrum News Northern Kentucky offers an interactive traffic map for the region. A practical tool for NKY commuters tracking local roads.

Catch these fun programs at Campbell County Public Library branches on Thursday, April 30, 2026:

• Impromptu Thursday for teens (11-19) at Newport...

Big boost for Northern Kentucky nonprofits: The Northern Kentucky Nonprofit Coalition (NKNC) launched last week, uniting 26 orgs serving 682,066...

• Violent crimes tracked: Homicide, criminal sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery
• Data focus: Yearly rates via...