City of Fort Wright, Kentucky > News & Events

Saturday, September 23rd 9:00 AM - 12 PM Save The Date for the City of Fort Wright's annual Shred Day, presented in partnership with Rudler, PSC and Shred-it. Businesses and individuals are invited to safely use our Shred-It mobile shredding unit as a way to dispose of documetns that are too sensitive to throw in trash or recycling bins....

Poll Workers Needed for Election Day Please sign up to help citizens exercise their right to VOTE. The number of poll workers in Northern Kentucky is at a critical low, and the availability of poll workers will dicate how many polling locations are available on Election Day. If a county does not have enough poll workers, it limits ...

The Easter Bunny is Coming to Fort Wright!

Saturday, April 1st Beginning at 2:00 PM We are excited to announce that the Easter Bunny will be arriving in town for a visit on Saturday, April 1st, 2023, and the Fort Wright Police and Fire Departments will have the honor of escorting her as she travels many of our city streets. When you hear horns and sirens blasting in your neighborhood...

We Need Your Help - House Bill 50 // Senate Bill 50

Dear Fort Wright Friends and Neighbors: I wanted to make you aware of Kentucky Senate Bill 50 and House Bill 50 which impose partisan elections on local offices including County Commissioner, Mayor, Legislative Body Members, all City Offices, City Ward, Boards of Education, School Board candidates, and Soil and Water Conservation Officers. ...

Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule - No Delays Rumpke will run on schedule for the weekend of the Christmas holiday and the weekend of the New Year holiday. There will be no delays to collection services. Please place all trash and recycling at the curb the evning prior to your collection day. Visit rumpke.com to learn about t...

Please note - the City of Fort Wright Administration Office will be closed on Friday, December 23rd, and Monday, December 26th. The office will reopen to the public on Tuesday, December 27th, at 8:00 AM. Normal office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Additionally, Administration Offices will be closed on Monday, January 2nd, and will reopen f...

Dear Fort Wright Friends and Neighbors: I am writing you today to apologize for and inform you about an unfortunate situation that has arisen regarding our recent repeal of our longstanding motor vehicle tax. Please allow me to explain. The City of Fort Wright has had a motor vehicle tax for many decades at least. The rate has been the s...

Saturday, December 10th Beginning at 2:00 PM We are excited to have Santa and Mrs. Claus visit the City of Fort Wright neighborhoods again this year on Saturday, December 10th, beginning at 2:00 PM. Joining them in the escort by the Fort Wright Fire and Police departments will be their friend, The Grinch! In an effort to help everyone have a...

Recycle Your Old/Broken Holiday Lights! From December 1st to February 1st, holiday lights (traditional and LED-style bulbs) can be dropped off at various locations throughout Northern Kentucky - including the Fort Wright City Administration Building! Our lobby is open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for you to drop off those broken...

Santa's Mailbox Is Here! No Postage Necessary! December 1st through 30th Children of all ages, both near and far, are invited to mail a letter to Santa at the North Pole during the month of December from Fort Wright City Hall. Santa's Mailbox is conveniently located at our main entrance for easy 24-hour access. As San...