A variety of different types of trucks were outfitted with plows and salt “spinners”. Brine went down over bridges and steep hills. The City of Covington was locked and loaded in anticipation of the first blizzard in over 40 years. Public Works administrators and supervisors met earlier this week and again this morning to plan […]
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Kentucky’s senators at odds over $1.7 trillion spending bill
The U.S. House of Representatives and Senate must vote on a $1.66 trillion spending bill by midnight Friday to avoid a government shutdown. Kentucky Senior Sen. Mitch McConnell, the minority floor leader, was crucial in getting the bill over the line in the Senate on Tuesday during a procedural vote, but not before Kentucky Junior […]
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Northern Kentucky Duke Energy customers feel financial crunch of higher bills heading into winter
Covington small business owner Chris Conley wasn’t expecting to see his electricity bill increase from $96 in November to $331.60 in December. For many residents and business owners, opening the mail toward the end of the year can be an anxiety-inducing activity, especially as the outside temperatures begin to cover vehicles in a pesky layer […]
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Stage one plans approved for self-storage facility in Cold Spring
The third time may be the charm for a self storage facility in Cold Spring off of Salmon Pass after two previous attempts to get one built in 2018 and 2020. The Cold Spring Planning and Zoning board approved the stage one plans for a self-storage facility in the city behind the Newport Elks Lodge […]
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New program provides grants for prospective Covington homebuyers
A new City of Covington program can bring homeownership dreams closer for prospective buyers. Those looking for homes are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $15,000 under the new ARPA Mortgage Assistance Program recently approved by the Board of Commissioners. The city has set aside an additional $500,000 from American Rescue Plan Act […]
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Owners of short term rentals in Boone County could soon face extra fees
Owners of short term rental properties in Boone County could soon be facing extra fees in order to continue to operate. Michael Schwartz, the director and zoning administer of the Boone County Planning Commission, spoke at a recent City of Union Commission Meeting detailing an ordinance requiring an operating license for homeowners who rent out […]
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Changes coming to state juvenile justice system
Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that there would be additional changes to the juvenile justice system after reports showed major issues. In reports over the past few months by the Lexington Herald-Leader, facilities across Kentucky complained to the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice that juvenile facilities were understaffed and do not comply with staffing […]
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Get a birds-eye view of what former IRS site in Covington will soon look like
Wondering what the former IRS site will look like when it is finished? Well, now you can fly through the proposed concept of Covington’s new development on the former IRS site with video released Thursday afternoon. Concepts and renderings of the space were edited into a fly-through of the soon-to-be developed site, immersing viewers in […]
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Community weighs in on Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project
Transportation officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Ohio Department of Transportation held court at the Kenton County Building Wednesday to field questions, ease concerns and share information with the Northern Kentucky community regarding the highly anticipated Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. As of now, much of the fundamental design process is completed. What […]
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Bellevue comprehensive plan identifies successes, areas of improvement
Bellevue completed its 2022 comprehensive plan update, which will give the city a chance for a thorough self-assessment, according to Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves. The research component of the plan includes the opinions of residents, business owners, and elected and appointed city leaders. According to the research, Bellevue has had gains in household incomes, levels […]
