Covington residents can drop off downed tree debris that they can carry themselves at four different locations throughout the city, according to an announcement from Mayor Ron Washington on Wednesday. The four locations are listed below. They will be open for debris drop off for a week: The mayor called upon people to help their […]
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The rain isn’t over: Flooding, outages remain concerns across Northern Kentucky
Click below to jump to The rain’s not going to stop. The National Weather Service is predicting storms throughout today and Thursday, with the highest chances of rain occurring Thursday night and Friday morning. While the region is no stranger to flooding and severe weather, there are still measures people should take to prepare for […]
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Covington to demolish three deteriorating properties
Covington will demolish three blighted properties in the city, following a vote from the board of commissioners Tuesday night. All of the properties are either abandoned or in states of disrepair. As a result, the structures are not only unsightly, but also a drain on city resources as Covington Public Works is responsible for maintaining […]
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Former Grant’s Lick Elementary could become senior living facility
The former Grant’s Lick Elementary School building could soon be transformed into a senior living facility. The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a zone map amendment and stage one plans for the old school building at 944 Clay Ridge Road to be adapted into the senior living campus. The site consists of […]
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Park Hills approves zoning change for 24-unit housing development
The Park Hills City Council approved an amendment to the city’s official zoning code to change the designation of a development area at its Aug. 10 business meeting. The council unanimously approved City Ordinance No. 12 following its second reading, which would change an area measuring approximately 2.4 acres on the south side of Arlington […]
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What’s next for Covington’s Duro Bag site? Search for developer begins
Institutions involved with the acquisition of the old Duro Bag manufacturing site in Covington announced Monday they were beginning to meet with private developers to serve as partners for the site’s redevelopment. Identifying a private developer to help shape what the site will become in the future is the latest step in the site’s redevelopment […]
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United Airlines adds nonstop CVG-San Francisco flight
United Airlines is launching a nonstop flight from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport to the San Francisco International Airport. Starting Oct. 25, Greater Cincinnati travelers will soon have access to one of CVG’s most underserved markets. San Francisco will be United’s sixth nonstop destination from CVG, joining Chicago, Houston, Denver, Washington and Newark. “We are […]
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Alexandria considers updated rules for e-bikes, e-scooters
Alexandria officials are considering an overhaul of the city’s rules governing electric bikes and scooters as they become a more common sight on streets and sidewalks. The city council heard the first reading of the ordinance at its Aug. 6 meeting but did not take any vote. The proposal reflects how transportation technology has changed […]
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Fort Wright’s proposed drone regulations could signal wider changes
Fort Wright has begun the process of regulating delivery drones and drone stations within its borders, making it the first city in Kenton County to do so. The move follows hints from Walmart earlier this year that the company would begin operating delivery drones out of its Fort Wright location. If enacted, the new city regulations […]
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Two low-income homes are coming to Pleasant Street in Covington
Two new homes are going up on Pleasant Street this week in Covington, the physical manifestation of one local solution to the region’s housing shortage. “The vision for Pleasant Street has always been to create quality homes that working families can afford while strengthening an established neighborhood,” said Brandon Holmes, head of the city’s Neighborhood […]
