Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky has launched the NextGen Giving Guide, a new digital resource designed to help individuals, families, educators, and professionals learn about charitable giving and explore ways to support their communities. The guide was developed in partnership with Magnified Giving and Northern Kentucky University’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project. It offers tools, […]
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Lane closure set for Clay Wade Bailey Bridge beginning Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close one lane of the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge next week for repairs. The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, linking Covington to Cincinnati across the Ohio River, will shut down on Nov. 3 for repair work after recent bridge repairs. The closure will be in effect 24/7 for approximately two weeks […]
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Covington economic development director announces retirement
Covington Economic Development Director Tom West will retire in July 2026. The city sent out an announcement about West’s decision on Friday. West joined the city’s staff in 2017 and has overseen several key economic initiatives in the city, including the Central Riverfront Development. “Professionally, I think it’s time to hand over the reins to […]
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Carnegie Flats restoration brings new life to historic Covington block
A rainy day couldn’t quash the bright mood of A.M. Titan Principal Anthony Bradford. Bradford, who leads the Covington-based contractor, debuted one of the firm’s most ambitious restoration projects in the heart of the city. Carnegie Flats, located at 1019 Scott Blvd., is just the latest historical restoration to finish in Covington. In 1983, USA […]
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Covington to vote on debt payment extension for IRS site purchase
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to extend the debt for the site at their meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025.–LINK nky editorial, Nov. 18, 2025. The Covington Board of Commissioners will vote in November to extend the payment schedule for the debt it incurred in 2020 to buy the land of the […]
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NKY public safety professionals honored with leadership training, awards event
The second annual Emerging Leaders in Public Safety Training Conference will take place on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The two-day event is designed to provide leadership training and to demonstrate appreciation and recognition of those who continually protect Northern Kentucky through public safety efforts. The conference concludes with a celebratory appreciation and awards dinner […]
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New police navigator program connects Kenton County residents to treatment
Kenton County and the City of Covington are joining together on a program to steer people struggling with addiction, mental health issues and other social crises away from the criminal justice system and toward treatment and recovery. On Tuesday, the Kenton County Fiscal Court executed an interlocal agreement with the City of Covington to establish […]
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Covington is using AI, here’s how
What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners voted this week to establish an in-house AI policy for city staff and city operations as one of the first steps in an institution-wide AI initiative dubbed Covington Operational Vision- Advance Innovation, or COV AI. Essam Elgusain, the city’s IT manager, traced the effort back […]
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Eastside Covington event will beautify, promote resilience
Clara and William “Bill” Riley bought a two-story home in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood in 1974. They moved to the Eastside in 1961, shortly after getting married. Clara had grown up in Cincinnati, and Bill was from Covington. Bill died in 2019, and Clara was left with an aging house and a growing list of maintenance […]
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Rock the Block returns to Covington in November
Habitat for Humanity’s biannual Rock the Block event will return to Covington in November. The event will see volunteers make repairs and other structural improvements to seven homes in the Botany Hills neighborhood and a local school. “We are thrilled to partner with the City of Covington and the Botany Hills Neighborhood Association,” said Habitat […]