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. […]
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After Medicaid ban, Kentucky Planned Parenthood says it’s ‘not going anywhere’
LOUISVILLE — On the heels of a year-long Medicaid ban, Planned Parenthood officials say they are eyeing the midterms in November, which they believe could be a deciding factor in future funding stability. Jennifer Allen, the CEO of Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates and a policy expert with the organization, told the Kentucky Lantern Wednesday during […]
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Traffic remains a concern in Eastside after road conversions
The Eastside neighborhood association, officially called Eastside +, has expressed concern to the City of Covington about traffic safety in the neighborhood, especially in the face of recent road changes. “Since the two-way conversion of Scott and Greenup Streets, we’ve seen some improvement, but there are still some serious problems at intersections,” Eastside + Chair […]
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New South Covington dog park to be named after police dog that led to law changes
The new South Covington Dog Park will officially be named after well-known late Covington Police K9 Ernie, who served on the force for nearly a decade. Ernie is the namesake of a 2017 change in Kentucky law called “Ernie’s Law,” which made it a felony to assault a police dog. The new dog park is […]
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One year in, SparkHaus is full and looking to the future
What you need to know SparkHaus originally opened with a promise: to give Northern Kentucky entrepreneurs a dedicated space to pursue their ideas to the fullest. The curated environment would be tailored to entrepreneurs, with meeting spaces, private offices, collaborative co-working spaces and access to many of the region’s leading founders. SparkHaus was envisioned to […]
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Kentucky 2026 election FAQ: What voters need to know
As Election Day approaches in the Bluegrass State, LINK nky is answering some of the most frequently asked questions about voting to help Northern Kentuckians navigate the process. When is the General Election? The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. What are the qualifications to register to vote? To register to vote in Kentucky, […]
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When are Kentucky election results official? Here’s what happens after Election Day
When the polls close in Kentucky on Nov. 3, the election may be over for voters, but the process of making the results official is just getting started. Before winners are certified and newly elected officials take office, election officials still have ballots to process, results to certify and deadlines for reviewing close races. Here’s […]
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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati donates $25K to NKY regional housing fund
The Jewish Federation of Cincinnati is set to donate up to $25,000 in matching funds to a Northern Kentucky regional housing fund, according to the Horizon Community Foundation. Specifically, the federation has donated to the Horizon Community Foundation’s Home for All Fund, which sprang out of an initiative by local institutions to address the region’s […]
