What you need to know Zoning changes for a proposed development off KY-17 that would include 10 businesses and 336 apartment units went through a first reading before Independence City Council Monday, setting it up for final approval next month. “We’re looking forward to getting it into the next meeting,” said Mike Doty, vice president […]
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Erlanger Toyota named in federal civil rights and sexual harassment lawsuit
What you need to know A federal civil rights lawsuit accuses Toyota Boshoku’s North American headquarters in Erlanger of failing to act on complaints of widespread sexual harassment at one of the company’s Tennessee facilities. The lawsuit was filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or EEOC, alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment, and […]
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet mulls Michigan left turn at Madison Pike near I-275
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is weighing options for reducing traffic on KY-17, also known as Madison Pike, around the I-275 exits. One option could feature the use of use of RCUTS—Reduced Conflict U-Turns, sometimes referred to as Michigan left turns. Traffic analyses of the area date back to 2019, according to traffic studies LINK nky […]
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Federal utility assistance funding exhausted amid heatwave
It’s hot. Like, really hot. And it’s going to stay hot: The National Weather Service is predicting high heat and humidity throughout the weekend. Those who can are likely cranking their ACs to stay cool, but some local residents aren’t so lucky, especially if they’re dependent on federally funded government programs to cover their cooling […]
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Fireworks safety: Protect yourself and your neighbors with these handy tips
Fireworks can be dangerous if not handled carefully. The Consumer Product Safety Commission advises that the safest way to view fireworks is to watch professional displays and to only buy legal fireworks intended for consumer use from a reputable retailer.
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What should go into the old Covington roundhouse?
What you need to know Residents of Covington’s Eastside and Westside neighborhoods came out to the old Duro Bag building and historic roundhouse Monday to share their views on what should eventually occupy the site. Recommendations included everything from a market space to a skate park to a community center, but everyone agreed it ought […]
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Major child abuse service provider to open new facility in Crestview Hills
What you need to know The Family Nurturing Center, which provides services for victims of child abuse and neglect, is building a new facility in Crestview Hills to provide expanded services to its client base. The organization currently operates out of a rented facility in Florence, but CEO Jane Herms said the space is no […]
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Covington government transition reaches major milestone with final report
What you need to know Covington’s transition to a new form of government reached a major milestone this week. The city committee in charge of issuing recommendations on transitioning the government voted Thursday night to send its final report to the city’s Board of Commissioners. There’s one caveat to the final report–a subcommittee on the […]
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Covington grants easement to CCR developers in surprise vote
The Covington Board of Commissioners cast a split vote Tuesday night in favor of an easement for developers planning to build a roughly 270-unit mixed-use development at the Covington Central Riverfront site. The item did not appear on the meeting’s agenda and was instead walked on at the request of the city’s economic development department. […]
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Covington passes fiscal year 2027 budget
The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously passed its expected budget for fiscal year 2027 Tuesday night. Fiscal year 2027 runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The board members did not discuss the budget on Tuesday before casting their votes, but the city government has met several times over the first half of […]