Sanitation District 1, or SD1, has issued a formal written defense of its design choices for a large sewer project in Boone County, which have proven unpopular with some residents in the affected area. The defense follows a special meeting of SD1’s Board of Directors Tuesday morning, which was held in closed session. “The project […]
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Investors eye Covington Radisson for purchase, renovation and rebrand
A deal is in the works by an out-of-town investor to possibly purchase, renovate and rebrand the Radisson Hotel in Covington, known for its distinct architecture and revolving restaurant. Miami-based GenX Capital Partners informed LINK nky this week that it was heading up a deal with an unknown buyer to renovate the building into a […]
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Covington won’t revoke Zazou liquor license after stabbing outside bar, requires police details
Covington’s Alcohol Beverage Control Board has decided to forego revoking the liquor license for Zazou, a bar in the city’s Mainstrasse neighborhood. Instead, the bar’s owner, Michael Mercer, has struck a deal with the board to increase police details at the bar through May 31, 2027. The decision comes in the wake of a fight […]
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Newport, Southgate gets funding for all-day childcare for preschoolers
Newport and Southgate independent school districts are expanding or sustaining full-day, year-round services for preschoolers with funding from EducateNKY. Since 1990, when Kentucky formally required public schools to offer half-day preschool for students eligible because of either family income or disability, more public schools have partnered with local providers to offer full-day childcare on their […]
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Underused Newport park could become community garden
A small west side park in Newport could be transformed into a community garden under a resident-led proposal aimed at creating a space that serves more of the neighborhood. Residents have proposed converting Freudenberg Park, located in the 700 block of Liberty Street, from a playground into a community garden with raised beds, landscaping, fencing […]
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Boone County has Kentucky’s only public middle school mariachi band
With their bows resting beside them, Rector A. Jones Middle School violinists began plucking the instrument beneath their chins with their fingers. A batch of trumpet players followed, before students cradling large ornate wooden guitarróns and smaller folk-style guitars called vihuelas, began strumming. Eventually, the ensemble will blend to produce the song “Atotonilco” by Juan […]
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Alexandria martial artists prepare for world championships in France
A group of Alexandria martial artists is preparing to compete at an international world championship in France later this fall. Eight martial artists, competing in a variety of events and age groups, from Alexandria gym McClendon Martial Arts will head to France from Oct. 14 to Oct. 18 to compete in the world championships for […]
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Covington to investigate additional regulations, safety protocols around e-bikes, scooters around schools
Covington Mayor Ron Washington has directed city staff to investigate possibly implementing additional safety protocols and regulations of e-bikes and scooters, especially in and around school zones. Washington stated at this week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners that the idea was broached to him by Covington School Board Member and former City Commissioner […]
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Boone County judge/executive sends letter asking SD1 to explain sewer route through Pille property
What you need to know Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore submitted a letter to the leadership of Sanitation District 1, asking the agency to provide county residents with greater clarity on why it selected its current route for the Central Boone Conveyance Project. Supporters of Gayle Pille, a Boone County landowner and naturalist whose property […]
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Don’t expect a new bridge to CVG anytime soon, OKI says
What you need to know As Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport grows into a regional economic and employment hub, local stakeholders are exploring ways to improve transportation to and from the airport, including ideas ranging from Waymo’s self-driving vehicles to a potential new bridge across the Ohio River. However, don’t expect that new bridge anytime soon. […]
