The 4th Street Bridge is once again the spot of a demolition explosion, just on a much smaller level this time. The bridge was removed on March 2 via a controlled explosion, which drew Gov. Andy Beshear and the mayors of Newport and Covington, who spoke on the occasion, along with many spectators. Thursday’s blast […]
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Kenton County approves Prus Construction contract for park
“It’s going to be something, I think, that we’ll all be proud of for the next one hundred years,” Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann predicted at Tuesday night’s Kenton County Fiscal Court meeting. Knochelmann was referring to the New County Park project, which is now being handled by Prus Construction following a unanimous vote by the […]
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Covington seeks development proposals for about 30 vacant lots
Covington is seeking development proposals for about 30 vacant, city-owned lots. The move is the latest development of both elected leadership’s and city professionals’ efforts to build out Covington’s housing stock in the face of the region’s broader housing shortage. City Manager Sharmili Reddy announced the city was seeking proposals at the meeting of the […]
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Alexandria’s $24M municipal complex nears summer completion
For the past 14 months, over 40 different contractors have been working to get Alexandria’s new city complex off the ground, from masonry to the contractor traveling from Indianapolis to install phenolic panels. Senior Project Manager with Pepper Construction, Jill Seidel, and Alexandria City Councilmember Bob Strong gave LINK nky a tour of the progress […]
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Fidelity’s return-to-office mandate could refill Covington’s payroll tax pipeline
What you need to know Most full-time Fidelity employees will be mandated to return to the office full time starting September, according to a Wednesday announcement from the company. As one of the largest employers in Covington, the move will affect not only the company’s operations but also the tax revenues of the city, which […]
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Covington approves new round of Fischer Group HQ incentives
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved another set of job incentives and tax breaks for the Fischer Group, which is planning on relocating its headquarters to Covington by the end of 2027, as part of the consent agenda of its meeting on Tuesday. This marks the latest in a long line of incentives from multiple […]
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Campbell County breaks ground on new public safety facility
For the first time, Campbell County’s police, office of emergency management, dispatch center and coroner’s office will all be under one roof. Campbell County held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the new Campbell County Public Safety complex, a 58,000-square-foot facility at 1114 Racetrack Road in Alexandria. The total site is over 17 acres and will […]
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Covington expands fleet with electric, hybrid vehicles
The City of Covington is expanding its fleet with the addition of 15 new electric and hybrid vehicles across several city departments, including the police, fire and code enforcement departments. The move follows an analysis from the city’s manager of analytics and intelligence, Todd Sink, earlier this year, which suggested that incorporating EVs and hybrids […]
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Florence mulls ordinance to curb business traffic from spilling onto roadways
What you need to know The City of Florence is seeking solutions to prevent vehicle queues from local businesses spilling onto the roads, which impacts traffic safety. During a special meeting on April 22, Florence City Administrator Josh Hunt said that vehicle queuing becomes a concern for residents and officials when lines extend into roadways, […]
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How Katie Meyer made Covington what it is today
What you need to know Katie Meyer, a Covington community leader, professional and activist, died last Thursday after a two-year battle with colorectal cancer. Outpourings of sympathy from the broader community followed, and for good reason: If you live in Covington, Katie left an indelible impact on your life in the city, even if your […]