What you need to know Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education voted last week to name the district’s new softball field after two pioneering coaches from Holmes whose efforts and advocacy helped establish organized girls’ sports programs in Northern Kentucky: Donna Wolfe and B. Joan Mitchell. “My kids would have died to have the […]
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Latonia, sidewalks, new dog park on Covington’s new priority list
What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners and city staff set new priorities for themselves at a special meeting over the weekend. The roughly three-hour long meeting included discussions on everything from skate parks to police drones to non-compliant landlords, but in the end, the commissioners came away with five priorities they […]
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How much would a public drinking area cost Covington?
What you need to know Covington has released projected expense figures for maintaining a public drinking area – known officially as a common consumption area, or CCA – in the Central Business District. The projections were presented to city commissioners at a special meeting Saturday morning. City staff projects an upfront cost of between $5,800 […]
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How to contribute to the Goebel Park Master Plan
Covington residents can now contribute their recommendations to the new Goebel Park Master Plan. Goebel Park, located in Covington’s Mainstrasse neighborhood, is one of the city’s key landmarks, but its proximity to the impending work on the Brent Spence Bridge means the future of the park is in flux. “The Master Plan will explore opportunities […]
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Hopes pinned on Senate to kill proposed ‘barrier’ to free college for older Kentuckians
A provision that opponents say would discourage older Kentuckians from taking free college classes was approved by the Republican-controlled House Wednesday — even as 17 Republicans joined 19 Democrats in voting no. House Bill 497 would require Kentuckians who are 65 and older to file the Free Application for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) to continue […]
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4th Street Bridge demolished as leaders tout connectivity, progress
Covington and Newport’s mayors joined Gov. Andy Beshear and state transportation officials Monday morning for the controlled demolition of the Fourth Street Bridge. Since 1936, the bridge has carried family, workers and goods, Beshear said. “But the region, like the rest of the Commonwealth, is evolving,” Beshear said. “It is booming. The economy is growing […]
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Fischer Homes proposes 178-unit development in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County’s planning commission will review a proposed zoning change for a mix of two-family and multi-family housing in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What happened last week in NKY […]
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Emergency Shelter of NKY to host annual fundraiser
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, a low-barrier homelessness shelter in Covington, will host its annual fundraising gala in March. Dubbed “Homeless to Hopeful,” the event will feature food, games, live and silent auctions and a March Madness Bourbon Trail Auction. “We’re so grateful for the support of our community throughout the year,” said ESNKY […]
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Snow expected during Monday morning commute
A winter weather advisory will be in effect in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Total snow accumulation is expected to be 1 to 2 inches, with isolated higher amounts in some areas. “Total ice accumulations of a light glaze are possible,” […]
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Fort Wright PD to host free women’s self defense courses
The Fort Wright Police Department will host free women’s self defense courses in April. The courses will occur across two, three-hour sessions. The course is free to attend and is open to women of all ages and backgrounds. Interested women should RSVP with Captain Robert Griffin at (859) 426-3156 or rgriffin@fortwrightky.gov. The sessions will take […]