Police responded to a Garrard Street just south of 20th Street in Covington after receiving a call about shots being fired. It was the second night in a row that gun shots prompted police response in the city. One neighbor, who asked not to be identified, said Tuesday that he heard 15 shots. One of […]
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#nomnom: GABP unveils menu for upcoming Reds season
If baseball is still the great American pastime, eating sweet and savory treats is a close second. The two activities are combined inside Great American Ball Park, which recently showcased its future food offerings ahead of Opening Day. The smorgasbord featured classic entrees one can expect to see in the hands of fans catching a […]
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Covington Police give updates on juveniles shot: ‘No logical reason’
Covington police updated the community about a shooting that injured four people Monday night at a press conference Tuesday morning. Chief Rob Nader said the juveniles who were shot are 7, 11 and 14. The 14-year-old, a female, is in critical condition. The 7- and 11-year-olds are in stable condition, along with an adult male. […]
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Forget the ‘theatrics’: Here’s what a family court judge does and why these candidates are running
It looks like a competitive May primary is still possible for one Kenton County Family Court judge race. A motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Ben Dusing, claiming he is not eligible to run because his law license is temporarily suspended, was filed this week. That means there will likely be three candidates for District […]
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Residents respond to call for litter cleanup
After a call to action from Judge-Executive Gary Moore, Boone County residents are picking up what’s been thrown down: litter. At a recent Boone County Fiscal Court meeting, Moore said he has noticed more roadside litter in the community. He said inmate work crews haven’t been operating on their normal cleanup schedule during the pandemic, […]
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Covington ramps to close as work proceeds on interstate’s “Texas Turnaround”
The so-called Texas Turnaround work will force the closure of a pair of interstate ramps in Covington. When completed, the $8.8 million project will lead drivers looking to access I-71/75 northbound via Fourth Street on a new route. The “turnaround” will take drivers on an access route to enter the interstate at Pike Street using […]
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Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Lots of springtime takes here
It’s spring and around here, that means 79 degrees one day, below freezing the next. Or the day before. Or . . . OK, sounds like the former high school baseball coach in me recalling how one year we played 45 games, the next just 21. It’s still not all that easy to be a […]
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Ed leaders want better funding for public schools over charter investment
Education leaders want to see adequate funding for Kentucky’s public schools before state and local dollars are divvied up for charter schools. Education leaders in Boone County are responding to the passage of House Bill 9, the controversial legislation that paves the way for charter school funding. The bill cleared the Senate Tuesday and now […]
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Sim’s Furniture to close downtown Covington location
Sim’s Furniture announced Tuesday that it is closing its downtown Covington location. The furniture, appliance, and mattress outlet located at 727 Madison Avenue will relocate to 4600 Smith Rd. in Norwood, Ohio at the end of April, the company said. Sim’s opened on Madison in the mid-1970s. In recent years, it has been celebrated for […]
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Kenton County could be home to charter school pilot
Kenton County Possible Destination for Charter School Pilot House Bill 9, the charter school bill that would put two pilot charter schools in Kentucky cleared the Senate Education Committee on Monday by an 8-3 vote. Filed by Rep. Chad McCoy (R-Bardstown), the bill seeks to create a pathway to fund charter schools from state and […]