Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter The Covington city commission on Tuesday night officially approved the Cincinnati-based O’Rourke Wrecking Company for demolition of the former IRS site. The agreement passed 5-0. The $1.293 million project is expected to take eight months. “We went through a bid process with our project managers at J.S. Held,” […]
Author Archives: Kenton Hornbeck
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Posted inLifestyle
A Dog Park is Finally Coming To This ‘Dog Town’
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Dogs in Covington can gleefully rejoice as the city begins construction of a new neighborhood dog park. The city’s public works department began removing pavement, playground equipment, and short divider walls with a Bobcat last week. The park will feature high-end decorative fencing, separate areas for small and […]
Posted inArts, Culture, News
Grant aims to fund projects for artists of color in Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter The Eastern Neighborhood Vibrant Communities program is providing a great opportunity for up-and-coming artists of color to create pieces in Covington’s Eastern Neighborhoods that have been historically underrepresented with arts programming. The program will grant up to $5,000 in requests; the money will be used to pay for […]
Posted inCounty, News, Politics
Here Are the Candidates Up for Election in Kenton County
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Time has expired on registering for county-wide elections in Kenton County. The filing deadline was 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Primary Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 17. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. In Kentucky, Election Day is a federal holiday. County Attorney Stacy Tapke, […]
Posted inSports
Why the 10th Region Basketball Tournament Will Be Held at 9th Region Site
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter More post-season basketball in Northern Kentucky? It’s just what the doctor ordered for local basketball fanatics. The 2022 KHSAA 10th Region Tournament will officially be held at the illustrious David M. Evans Fieldhouse on the campus of Holmes High School in Covington. “It did not come as a […]
Posted inEducation, News
Enzweiler’s Covington Campus to Train Workers for In-Demand Trade Jobs
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Construction trade jobs are in high demand within Northern Kentucky. In order to meet that demand, the Erlanger-based Enzweiler Building Institute, one of the largest post-secondary apprenticeship training programs in the country, has stepped up to the plate. The skilled trade industry will need to hire 430,000 workers […]
Posted inBusiness, Frankfort, Politics
Here’s Why Beshear Proposes Allocating $10 Million to Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Biological Technology and Life Sciences are two burgeoning sectors within the Northern Kentucky economy. The development of these industries locally has provided the area with numerous high-wage jobs. In Covington, some firms have also played crucial roles in the response to COVID-19. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has allocated […]
Posted inInfrastructure, News
How Developers Plan To Use Former IRS Site To Reconnect Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter The Covington Business Council’s virtual luncheon on Thursday focused on the progress of the Covington Central Riverfront development project on the former IRS site. The project aims to reconnect Covington through visual and physical connections to the Ohio River, surrounding neighborhoods, and the city at large. The CBC’s […]
Posted inBusiness, Openings & Closings
NKY’s largest law firm relocates to renovated Monarch Building in Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINKnky reporter Northern Kentucky’s largest law firm has officially relocated its headquarters to the renovated historic Monarch Building located at 119 E. 4th Street in Covington. Dressman, Benzinger and LaVelle (DBL Law) moved in on Dec. 21, 2021 and relocated over 70 employees. “Our new building allows us to build upon […]
Posted inEducation, Health
Mask policies vary at schools across Northern Kentucky
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINKnky reporter This story has been updated to include the mask policy at Campbell County Schools. The rise in COVID-19 positive cases along with the increased positivity rate across the region has Northern Kentucky school districts revisiting mask requirements for students and staff. The Ft. Thomas Board of Education reached a […]
