Kenton County

Recent News About Kenton County

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Kenton County has finalized two significant projects in Independence, enhancing the historic courthouse campus with a new farmers market pavilion and completing renovations to the Historic Kenton County Courthouse.

Kenton County has appointed Kelly Sauer as the new director of Kenton County Animal Services (KCAS) as of May 5.

As entrepreneurship continues to transform regional economies, Northern Kentucky companies are increasingly partnering with SparkHaus to support the development of a robust startup ecosystem.

Kenton County Parks & Recreation is reinstating its popular summer series, Wild Wednesdays, at Middleton-Mills Park, Shelter House 2, in Covington.

Kenton County Parks & Recreation is set to bring back its summer program, Wild Wednesdays, promising an engaging experience for nature enthusiasts.

Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) is set to resume its annual event, "(Almost) Every Other Thursday Science," for summer 2025.

Kenton County Parks & Recreation has announced its 2025 Summer Events lineup, offering a variety of outdoor activities, educational experiences, and interactive events for families.

The new entrepreneurship hub, SparkHaus, is under construction on Madison Avenue in Covington, Kentucky.

The Kenton County Fiscal Court has confirmed the recipients of the 2025 Pioneer Award.

On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court honored Dan Allen, a retired agent of the Kenton County Cooperative Extension, with the Ralph Bailey Award.

Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann has declared a local State of Emergency following severe weather conditions.

The Kenton County Detention Center (KCDC) has announced the opening of applications for its inaugural Citizens Academy.

SparkHaus has announced a partnership with DAV, an established nonprofit based in Erlanger, to offer support to veteran entrepreneurs and their spouses.

The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved a $26 million development project named Bavarian Flats in Covington.

On March 11, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved a partnership with the City of Independence for the first project funded by its new Community Redevelopment Fund.

Kenton County has entered into a partnership with the Catalytic Fund to advance redevelopment projects throughout the county.

Kenton County is set to host its annual Spring Clean Up, offering residents an opportunity to dispose of household items without charge over a two-day period.

Kenton County has announced the return of its annual Spring Clean Up, offering residents the chance to dispose of a variety of household items free of charge over a two-day period.

Kenton County Parks & Recreation will host a clean-up event at Doe Run Lake on Saturday, March 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This initiative is part of the Ohio River Sweep, an effort to preserve nature in the area.

Kenton County is calling for nominations for the 2025 Pioneer Awards, which recognize residents who have shown exceptional service to the community and uphold high standards of personal integrity.