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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

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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

Kenton County approves $14.4M Fox Ridge Park contract

The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to award Prus Construction a $14.4 million first-phase contract for Fox Ridge Park, with crews set to mobilize on the 225-acre former golf course Monday.

September 10, 2026 · 2 min read

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Kenton County cuts property tax rate to lowest since 1983

The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved its sixth consecutive property tax rate cut on Sept. 8, dropping the real property rate to 11.3 cents per $100 of assessed value, the lowest since 1983.

September 9, 2026 · 2 min read