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Job creation
11:27 am
Thu March 21, 2013

Northern Kentucky shows strong 2012 job numbers

Credit Northern Kentucky Tri-ED
These 22 companies located or expanded operations in Northern Kentucky in 2012.

Northern Kentucky is posting strong jobs numbers for 2012. The Tri-County Economic Development Corporation reports 24 companies announced new locations or expansion projects last year, creating nearly 3,774 jobs.

Boone County Judge Executive and Tri-Ed Chairman Gary Moore says that's pretty good given the economic situation.

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Community development
3:37 pm
Wed March 20, 2013

Council delays vote on funding for Westwood Square

Credit City of Cincinnati
Artist rendering of proposed Westwood Civic Square

Cincinnati Council did not vote Wednesday on funding a feasibility study for the Westwood Civic Square project. 

The decision was delayed after the Westwood Civic Association said the plan needs more discussion. 

In a letter the group said right now it's not for or against the project.  Becky Weber with the association spoke to Council.

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City parking
12:23 pm
Wed March 20, 2013

Judge extends restraining order on Cincy parking lease

A Hamilton County judge is extending a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing Cincinnati officials from signing a proposal to lease most of the city's parking facilities to the Port Authority.  

Judge Robert Winkler issued the order Wednesday extending the TRO until April 3.  

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Jail overcrowding
11:58 am
Wed March 20, 2013

Sheriff Neil closes jail revolving door

Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Neil says he is keeping his two campaign promises:

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Community development
11:30 am
Wed March 20, 2013

Money coming to Westwood for civic square

Update:  Westwood Civic Association has asked the city to not move forward with this project until it gets the answers needed to make an informed decision.

In an e-mail the group says, "Please understand Westwood Civic is not for or against the project, we need more information and we want to involve more of the citizens, business owners etc. from the neighborhood.  This project should not go forward until we hear from more of you and our business owners."

A Westwood Civic representative will be addressing Council prior to a vote on the funding issue.

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