Juneteenth is now an official holiday in the City of Covington. City Hall will remain open for business this coming Monday, which is Presidents Day. City Hall will now close on Monday, June 20. On Tuesday, the Covington City Commission’s voted to switch paid holidays for non-union city employees. City leaders are acknowledging the diversity […]
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Covington offers Military to Law Enforcement training to smooth transition from active duty to a career in law enforcement
The Covington Police Department is hoping to smooth the transition from the military into a career in public safety. The Kentucky Law Enforcement Council will directly connect the Covington Police with active service members looking to transition into police work. KLEC’s program, titled Military to Law Enforcement, would enroll the City of Covington into the […]
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Souper Bowl Food Drive exceeds donation goal
The Souper Bowl was a roaring success! Over 2,000 items were donated to FUEL NKU in the food drive that honored the Cincinnati Bengals run to the Super Bowl. Prysmian Group’s Souper Bowl Food Drive ran from Jan. 31 to Feb. 11, leading up to the Bengals Super Bowl LVI appearance. The drive had a […]
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Kenton and Campbell County Clerks update citizens on Gov. Beshear’s executive order on motor vehicle valuations
Gov. Andy Beshear released an executive order this week in response to rising vehicle valuation prices. For LINK nky’s previous reporting on rising vehicle valuations in Kentucky, check out our article from Jan. 11. In response to Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order, Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe released an email demonstrating how citizens can prepare […]
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Sole by Style, a ‘destination location’ for sneakerheads, moving into a larger space
This brick-and-mortar store is a Northern Kentucky hypebeast’s nirvana. Thanks to exclusive sneaker and streetwear boutique Sole by Style’s cult success, the business is moving into a new building next to Braxton Brewery. They’re currently at 617 Madison Ave., but owners Mitchell Wolfe and Jake Cain said they want more space to accommodate customer and […]
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How this NKY entrepreneur is taking short-term rentals to the next level
Covington is hoping to cement itself as a hotbed for young entrepreneurs eager to jump headfirst into the startup world. For 26-year old Jeremiah Hines, Covington’s unique historical architecture and his own knowledge of property management presented him with a golden opportunity to jump into the short-term rental management market. Hines is a young, up-and-coming […]
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2022 Special Olympics Kentucky regional basketball tournament to be held in Florence
The Special Olympics is officially coming to Northern Kentucky. The Florence location of Sports of All Sorts will host 250 Special Olympics athletes for the 2022 Special Olympics Kentucky Region 2 basketball tournament. The tournament will feature 21 teams competing for a spot at the Special Olympic state basketball tournament, which will be held in […]
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Newport Primary School teacher named VFW Teacher of the Year in Kentucky
Newport Primary School kindergarten teacher Kaleigh Rougraff has been named a VFW Teacher of the Year in the State of Kentucky. Rougraff has taught in the Newport school system for seven years. She received the honor for promoting patriotism, civic responsibility, American flag etiquette, and Americanism on the local, regional, and statewide level. Winners […]
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First Financial Bank celebrates grand opening of new NKY Headquarters in Covington
First Financial Bank has officially cut the ribbon for their grand opening of their new First Financial Community at 6th and Madison in Covington. The ceremony will include leadership from First Financial, the City of Covington, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and other civic and business leaders from the region. The celebration Tuesday included […]
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Community honors legendary Fort Thomas crossing guard
Beloved Fort Thomas crossing guard Judy Kiskaden is being honored by the city for her 40 years of outstanding public service. Kiskaden famously directs traffic at the intersection of Fort Thomas Avenue and Highland Avenue. On Tuesday, City Administrative Officer Ron Dill presented Kiskaden with the keys to her new Subuaru as a gesture of […]