Northern Kentucky Forum

09/10/2026

Starting Tuesday: Share your opinions on the state of healthcare in NKY and what our region can do differently (or keep the same!) in the future!

Forum board members are so excited to have these discussions with you. Click the link below to find the one closest to home.

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09/02/2026

LINK nky's Election Headquarters exists to help NKY voters make sense of a Not sure if the word crowded is okay to use. ballot. This fall we're taking that a step further: real, face-to-face conversations with the people running. Candidate Meet & Greets are coming to Kenton, Campbell, and Boone counties in October.

RSVP for free: https://btt.boldtypetickets.com/events/185714680/link-nky-candidate-meet-greet-series

09/02/2026

In an effort to offer transit service options that meet riders’ needs while supporting sustainable operations, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky announced 2026 service improvements that will take…

08/20/2026

Check out our August newsletter! We have lots of exciting things coming up in September and October – from both us and our partners. As well, we highlight some important Election information.

If you haven't joined our email list already, make sure to do that at the very top of the email! By joining, you'll never miss a Northern Kentucky Forum event.

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08/18/2026

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Today, our partners with KYTC District 6 informed the County contractors will be onsite beginning Tuesday, Aug. 18, to complete work in front of the Kenton County Government Center related to the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project. As a result, the entrance to the Government Center from Simon Kenton Way will be closed for the duration of the work, which is expected to last until the spring of 2027.

Those needing to access the Government Center can do so using the entrance off 𝗣𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁.

And as a reminder, residents can access many local government services at the Historic Kenton County Courthouse, located at 5272 Madison Pike in Independence. Services available there include:
- Kenton County Sheriff’s Office
- Kenton County Clerk’s Office
- Kenton County Property Valuation Administrator (PVA)

We appreciate your understanding and patience.

08/12/2026

With power outages still happening all over the region, check out this graphic for a reminder on what to do if a traffic light isn’t working.

Get storm updates at the link in our comments.

05/05/2026

Today, May 5th, is Primary Election day in both Ohio and Indiana. Polls are open in Ohio from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm and Indiana from 6 am to 6 pm. As long as you are in line by the time the polls close you will be able to vote – remain in line!

Make sure you have your state-issued photo ID or other form of identification as allowed by your state. To find a sample ballot before going to the polls, or to find your local polling station, go to vote411.org.

Thanks for doing your part to make our democracy stronger!

05/01/2026

Purple People Bridge access update: Repairs are taking place on the Cincinnati approach from May 4 through June 8.

During this time, there will be no full crossing between Newport and Cincinnati. The bridge remains accessible from the Newport side, but visitors must turn around before reaching the Cincinnati approach.

This is an unfortunate inconvenience for pedestrians and cyclists, but it is necessary to move toward a long-term solution for the bridge.