The land that formerly contained City Heights, a large public housing complex in Covington, has officially been put on the market. The Housing Authority of Covington, which currently owns the land, announced Wednesday morning that it was seeking requests for proposals, or RFPs, from developers to buy and develop the land into what it described […]
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How to help the Parish Kitchen, partner ministries expand services
Catholic Charities is planning a large multi-purpose expansion at the site of the Parish Kitchen, a well-known food ministry in Covington. The expansion will not only augment the Parish Kitchen itself but also two other ministries associated with Catholic Charities, a mobile food pantry called Food for Friends and Pickett’s Corner. “It’s building for the […]
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What does the future look like for Covington Schools?
Covington Independent Public Schools’ reassessment of its facilities has entered its next phase, shifting from analysis by professional consultants to actual decision-making about the possibility of either closing some schools or, at the very least, reorganizing the district. The assessment began following a proposal from district staff in 2023 to consolidate some of the district’s […]
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Duke Energy, Covington back in state court amid ongoing lawsuit
A federal judge has ordered a lawsuit between the City of Covington and Duke Energy to be returned to state court this month, ruling that Duke had failed to demonstrate that federal law was at issue in the case. The lawsuit centers on a dispute between the city and the company regarding whether the company […]
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Covington to vote on budget amid federal job cuts, other unknowns
Covington’s budget for the next fiscal year, the first reading of which took place this week, is shaping up to be slim and conservative as the city attempts to steady itself amidst the prospect of continued federal job loss and other economic uncertainties. “This year’s [fiscal year 2026] budget maintains the status quo approach, reflecting […]
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New Latonia library branch officially opens
After nearly 100 years in the making, the new Latonia branch of the Kenton County Public Library is officially open. The branch held its grand opening Tuesday morning as a massive crowd waited to get inside. “We’ve been talking about bringing expanding library services into Latonia for over 100 years now,” Branch Manager Paul Duryea […]
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Inside the project to revitalize a little-known Latonia park
Did you know there’s a park on 30th Street and Decoursey Avenue in Latonia? Samuel Greenhill, neighborhood resident and librarian at the new Latonia branch of the Kenton County Public Library, didn’t know at first, but once he found out, he realized there was a ton of potential. “I was going on a walk with […]
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Kenton County picks consultant for income-aligned housing plans
Housing continued to occupy the minds of public institutions last week as the Kenton County Planning Commission gave its blessing for the county’s planning professionals to contract with CommunityScale. CommunityScale is the same firm that produced the 2023 Northern Kentucky Area Development District’s study on the region’s housing landscape. The company will provide infrastructure recommendations […]
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County approves Fort Wright Walmart pickup, delivery addition plans
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved concept plans for an addition to the Walmart Supercenter on Valleyplaza Parkway in Fort Wright, which will enable expanded pick-up and delivery services. Specifically, Walmart plans to add approximately 4,973 square feet to the building’s southeast corner, creating an area where customers who have placed online orders can […]
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Elsmere council woman resigns ahead of removal hearing. How did we get here?
Serena Owen, the Elsmere City Council member who hasn’t been present at a council meeting since June 2024, submitted a letter of resignation to the city Wednesday morning. The letter, sent via email on June 4 at 5:56 a.m., says that she is resigning her position as city councilwoman, effective immediately. “This decision has not […]