KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia debuted Friday night on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The popular pan-Asian restaurant on Madison Avenue in Covington was featured on Friday night’s 9 p.m. episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives on Food Network, according to a Facebook post on the restaurant’s page. KungFood Chu’s was established in 2008 by chefs […]
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Holiday market ‘Cov Christkindlmarkt’ returns in December
The Cov Christkindlmarkt is returning to Mainstrasse Village this holiday season, bringing festive cheer, gifts and a renewed focus on local makers. Shoppers can expect a thoughtfully curated mix of artists, makers, vintage and small businesses offering handmade goods, holiday decor and festive food and treats. The event takes place on Saturday, Dec. 6 and 7, […]
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Covington to investigate safety, monetary costs of drinking area
What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners cast a 2 to 1 vote Tuesday night in favor of investigating the financial and safety risks of implementing an outdoor drinking area in the city. The vote was peculiar in that it did not appear on the meeting’s agenda; instead, it occurred after one […]
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NKY’s workforce is shrinking. How will the region respond?
What you need to know “Everyone that’s going to enter the labor market in the next 15 years has been born,” said Janet Harrah, senior director of the Center for Economic Analysis and Development at Northern Kentucky University. Harrah met with LINK nky to discuss ongoing labor and workforce trends in Northern Kentucky, which in […]
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Inside Handzy Shop + Studio: Covington’s colorful boutique for creative gifts
What you need to know Upon walking into Handzy Shop + Studio, customers are hit with waves of bright colors and eclectic products. It’s part of the vibe co-owners Suzy Hinnefeld and Brittney Braemer wanted to curate in their space. As artists, the duo strives to curate an environment that reflects their creativity. The store […]
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Covington man behind ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town’ also wrote Nat King Cole’s baseball anthem
The holiday season is upon us. Local radio stations are already playing Christmas music. The area has seen its first snowfall, not long after the conclusion of one of the greatest World Series ever played. Seems like a good time to talk about Haven Gillespie. Yes, that Haven Gillespie, the Covington-born lyricist behind “Santa Claus […]
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Fort Thomas weighs roundabout for city intersection, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Fort Thomas will discuss implementing a roundabout at the intersection of Highland and Grand Avenues. 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 government? Medical cannabis zoning returns […]
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Report details reasons for Covington police officer’s suspension
What you need to know Last week, Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter addressed the Covington Board of Commissioners to inform them that officer Zachary Stayton, filmed repeatedly punching a protester during a chaotic encounter with demonstrators on the Roebling Bridge in July, would be placed on a 30-day unpaid suspension. The address was short, both […]
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Wenzel Distillery wins ‘Best American Rye Whiskey’ at national spirits competition
Covington’s Wenzel Distillery has earned national recognition after its Rectifier’s Rye Batch 3 was named Best American Rye Whiskey at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition. Rectifier’s Rye Batch 3, a nine-year-old rye bottled at 121.6 proof, competed against the world’s best American rye whiskeys for the top category award. The announcement was made […]
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Covington’s Cymbal House: take a look inside NKY’s most niche music store
What you need to know Despite being situated along Main Street in Covington, Erce Gohkan’s Cymbal House seldom sees customers walking in off the street. “I am not doing a local business at all,” Gohkan explained. “Almost no one walks in off the street and buys a cymbal.” Occasionally, curious tourists wander into the store […]