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An electric bicycle parked on a narrow sidewalk beside a school zone sign.

Local Government

Fort Mitchell enacts 'Walk your Wheels' e-bike rules near schools

Fort Mitchell City Council passed the "Walk your Wheels" e-bike and e-scooter rule on second reading Oct. 12, requiring riders to dismount on Beechwood Road sidewalks during school hours, and Mayor Greg Pohlgeers says he plans to expand the restrictions to other high-traffic corridors citywide.

October 16, 2026 · 2 min read

A yellow cargo e-bike carrying groceries parked outside a supermarket in France.

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Lakeside Park e-bike sidewalk ordinance reaches final reading

October 15, 2026 · 2 min read

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Fort Mitchell enacts e-bike rules with 15 mph sidewalk cap

October 14, 2026 · 3 min read

Local Government

Fort Wright re-hires Jill Cain Bailey as city administrator

Fort Wright re-hired former City Administrative Officer Jill Cain Bailey, who retired Aug. 31 after eight years in the role, choosing her unanimously from roughly 50 applicants; she starts Wednesday, Oct. 14, and her return saves the city about $15,000 a year in insurance costs.

October 13, 2026 · 2 min read

Local Government

Fort Mitchell townhome expansion clears planning commission vote

The Kenton County Planning Commission unanimously recommended a zone change Oct. 1 that would allow six Fischer Homes townhomes on Grandview Drive in Fort Mitchell, expanding the Pinnacle development to 54 units. The Fort Mitchell City Council will make the final decision.

October 6, 2026 · 2 min read

Architectural elevation drawings and floor plans for a modern farmhouse-style townhome collection.