The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to allocate $5,000 to establish a new youth-focused entrepreneurship lab through the Covington Works program. “When I was reading this, I was pretty excited,” said Covington Commissioner James Toebbe last week. Covington Works itself was established in 2023 to build out the city’s workforce following an agreement between […]
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Covington approves multiple additions, changes to new city hall
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved multiple changes and additions Tuesday night to the new city hall building on Scott Street. First, the board approved a $100,000 addition to the contract with architectural firm Brandstetter Carroll, Inc. for additional design work. Specifically, the changes affect the old Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky building, which is […]
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Newport to buy Brass Ass, Brass Bull properties in $3.8M redevelopment deal
Adult entertainment clubs the Brass Bull and Brass Ass, along with Huddle’s Cafe in Newport, are permanently closing as the city moves forward with a $3.8 million purchase of the properties. The deal is part of a downtown redevelopment effort. Newport announced on July 22 that it would be purchasing the Brass Ass, Brass Bull, […]
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Covington celebrates retirement of longtime economic dev. director
The Covington Board of Commissioners celebrated the official retirement order of longtime Economic Development Director Tom West Tuesday night. West was joined by his colleagues and loved ones as elected officials and city staff members reflected on West’s impact in the city. “There are so many things Tom has accomplished during his eight + years […]
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Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple
A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate. Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said on Threads Tuesday: “I think the Governor of Kentucky has every right and responsibility to either see Mitch or declare the seat vacant.” Three hours […]
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Highway Ave., Altamont Road intersection improvements approved
CORRECTION: The original version of this brief stated the Devou Good Foundation managed Devou Park, which isn’t accurate. The relevant lines have been corrected. The Covington Board of Commissioners approved funding Tuesday night for intersection improvements at Highway Avenue and Altamont Road. Specifically, the board approved a bid of $267,505 from Eaton Asphalt to improve […]
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Fort Thomas moves closer to prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks
What you need to know Fort Thomas is in the final stages of overhauling its electric mobility device ordinance, which would curtail the use of popular e-bikes on sidewalks. Although no action was taken at the July 20 Law, Labor, License and License Committee meeting, the body drafted an evolving framework for an ordinance expected […]
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Campbell County invites residents to apply for free citizens’ academy
Most people experience county government every day without realizing it. They drive on county roads, call 911 during emergencies, visit county parks, borrow books from the library, recycle household waste or adopt pets from animal services. Few ever have the chance to see what happens behind the scenes or meet the people who make those […]
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Kentuckians with disabilities, advocates say looming 4% Medicaid cut is a ‘threat’
Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort Friday and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive through Medicaid waivers. Several spoke during a legislative subcommittee meeting, which was formed to handle issues surrounding waiver waitlists, and many more spoke at a town hall […]
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Former Beshear advisor Rocky Adkins enters Kentucky governor’s race
Democrat Rocky Adkins, a former senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, has entered Kentucky’s gubernatorial race. Adkins, a former Democratic primary challenger to Beshear in 2019, served on the governor’s staff for seven years. He resigned on July 10 in preparation to launch his gubernatorial campaign. Adkins entered the race on July 21. Originally from […]
