Kenton County leaders express concern over the recent spike in crimes involving guns, especially with kids, and have urged parents to take proper safety precautions and communicate with their children about gun violence.
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Boone County Shelter welcomes dog occupants with PAWrade
Dogs in the care of Boone County Animal Care & Control marched to their new home at the new Boone County Animal Shelter Monday morning in a PAWrade from the shelter’s current location to its new location on Idlewild Road in Burlington. “The hope is that it is a more usable space for both our […]
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Northern Kentucky Street Soccer bridges communities through futsal
Northern Kentucky Street Soccer is a grassroots organization that promotes the pickup culture of futsal and provides a space for residents of all ages and backgrounds to come together, promoting a sense of community and social cohesion.
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Covington Schools elevate support for English learners
The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education approved two measures to improve instruction for English-language learners, including the renewal of a summer training program and a contract with English-language instruction specialist Dr. Hector Montenegro to advise the district on how to better address the needs of English-language students.
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Covington schools send softball field renovation out to bid
The Covington Independent School District Board of Education unanimously voted to send a project renovating the softball field at Glenn O. Swing Elementary out to bid to design contractors, after months of discussion about building projects and spending between the board, the district and the community.
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Covington reinstates firefighter staffing requirement in response to safety concerns
The Covington City Commission unanimously passed a motion to restore the minimum number of firefighters on duty to 28 at their meeting Feb. 20 in the face of union outcry.
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NKY residents share feedback at Brent Spence public hearing
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project held the first of several public hearings on Tuesday, where the results of a supplemental environmental assessment, first published in January, were shared publicly. Residents, businesses and organizations from around the region attended the event to ask questions and leave public feedback. Covington resident Rick Copp, who attended Tuesday’s […]
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Covington residents discuss use of federal grants at public hearing
The City of Covington hosted a public hearing on Thursday to solicit input on how to spend federal grant dollars on housing, infrastructure, and other priorities in the city.
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Covington mayor calls for audit of emergency shelter
Mayor Joe Meyer of Covington has recommended a management audit on the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, following complaints from Westside neighborhood residents and testimonials from former employees.
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Jacqueline Coleman talks government, education with Holmes students
Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman spoke to students at Holmes High School in Covington about the political process and issues related to education, encouraging them to get involved in their communities.
