NEWS FROM KYTC DIST6: Maintenance Project on I-275 Westbound in Kenton County Begins Tuesday, July 15 Project will require single right lane and shoulder closure during working hours COVINGTON, Ky. (July 14, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a maintenance project on Interstate 275 in Kenton County beginning Tuesday, July 15. This project will focus on addressing a mudslide that took place following a significant rain event in April. The area crews will be working to clear a slide is located on I-275 westbound between Madison Pike (KY 17) and Pride Parkway (KY 16). Motorists should expect a single right lane closure on I-275 westbound from the Kenton/Campbell County line (77.62 mile point) to east of Madison Pike (79.96 mile point), a distance of 2.34 miles. Crews will be working between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. All lanes will reopen daily by 5 p.m. KYTC will advise motorists on social media and the District 6 Roadshow if any changes are made to the traffic plan.  Access to the on/off ramps at Pride Parkway and Madison Pike will be maintained at all times. Weather permitting, this project is expected to be completed by Thursday, July 31 at 5 p.m. Project schedules are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For the most current information on road construction in Northern Kentucky, please visit the District 6 Roadshow or the Driving Northern Kentucky Progress website. You can also stay informed by following KYTC District 6 on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). For statewide traffic and travel updates, visit GoKY.

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Taylor Mill PD’s James Poynter Named Kentucky School Resource Officer of the Year

 

The Taylor Mill Police Department and the Kenton County Board of Education are proud to announce that SRO James “Jimmie” Poynter has been named the Kentucky School Resource Officer of the year for 2020 by the Kentucky Association of School Resources Officers. SRO Poynter was nominated by longtime Scott High School faculty member Dan Wooley.  Scott High School Principal Dr. Brennon Sapp noted, “I have worked with SRO Poynter for four years now.  Since his first day on the job, Scott High School has been a safer school as a result of the individual collaborative efforts of Officer Poynter.” Moreover, Chief Knauf stated, “During my tenure, I have come across no finer school resource officer than SRO Poynter.  His professionalism and dedication to school safety are unmatched.” SRO Poynter has almost a quarter century of law enforcement service in Northern Kentucky.  In addition to his school resource officer duties, Officer

 

Poynter leads many community programs such as Cops and Kids, Special Olympics and the COPS Fallen Officers Fund.  Also, SRO Poynter is the current vice president of the Kentucky Association of School Resource Officers.  SRO Poynter received more than a dozen letters of support from school faculty members supporting his candidacy for SRO of the year.  Some quotes from the many letters of support include; “What a fantastic SRO we have at Scott”, “James Poynter is a blessing to our school”, “He goes beyond his duties each day, even surprising staff with donuts here and there”, and “Poynter has created a relationship with students and faculty that makes him a part of our family!” SRO Poynter will officially be presented with his award this July, at the state SRO convention in Louisville, KY.