Drivers in at least four Northern Kentucky communities could continue seeing slightly lower prices at the pump through the end of June after local officials opted into an extension of Gov. Andy Beshear’s temporary 10-cent wholesale gas tax break. Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order, first issued May 5 to address rising fuel costs, cut Kentucky’s […]
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How Covington residents can dispose of docs, e-waste, and more
Covington residents and organizations can safely and freely dispose of paper documents, old electronics and various other recyclables at a community event on Saturday, June 20 at Holmes High School. Hosted in a joint partnership between the city, the Center for Great Neighborhoods and Keep Covington Beautiful, this will be the event’s 11th annual iteration. […]
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How to get into Covington now that the ramps are closed
Ramp closures into Covington off I-71/75 began in earnest this week as the construction for the Brent Spence Corridor Project commenced. In spite of this, Mayor Ron Washington said, “it is important to reiterate that Covington remains accessible.” “I want to acknowledge the concerns and frustrations we have heard from residents regarding the recent ramp […]
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Get a sneak peek at Covington’s budget for the next fiscal year
What you need to know Covington will vote on its budget for fiscal year 2027, which starts on July 1 and goes until June 30 of next year, in two weeks. Mayor Ron Washington encouraged city residents to “go online and take a look at the proposed language and contact any (elected officials) or our […]
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Covington Farmers Market open house rescheduled
UPDATE: The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase agreement for the Pike Street property at their meeting on June 9, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, June 10, 2026. A public open house about the new permanent location of the Covington Farmers Market has been rescheduled from Thursday of this week to Monday, July 13, from 4 to […]
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Alexandria, Covington among KY cities to get gas tax freeze extension
An executive order from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear that reduced the state’s gas tax by 10 cents is set to expire on Wednesday throughout the commonwealth but two Northern Kentucky communities are getting an extension. As of this posting, Alexandria and Covington are the only Northern Kentucky cities set to get an extension that will […]
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Wenzel earns five medals at 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Covington-based Wenzel Distillery took home five medals at the 2026 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is considered one of the most rigorous in the world, as a panel of judges conducts blind taste tests before reviewing and grading over 5,000 entries each year. The results were released on […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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Luxury spa to move into old Eilerman’s Dept. Store in Covington
A new, multi-level luxury spa and bathhouse is slated to move into the building that formerly housed Eilerman’s Department Store in Covington in 2027. Dubbed Blank State Spa, located at 608 Madison Ave., the new facility “will feature a thoughtfully curated mix of hydrotherapy and spa experiences, including sauna, infrared sauna, steam room, hot tub, […]
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Covington seeks developers for three acres of city-owned land
The City of Covington is seeking proposals from developers for roughly three acres of city-owned land in the Peaselburg and Westside neighborhoods for the purposes of housing construction. “These properties represent an opportunity to put city-owned land back into productive use while creating new homes for current or future residents,” Mayor Ron Washington said. “As […]
