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 […]
Tag: Covington
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inBusiness
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 […]
Posted inBusiness
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, […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Sponsored
Creative collision behind SparkHaus brand
SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s new home base for tech startups and founders, sits at the corner of Madison Avenue and West 8th Street in Covington. The building’s large windows facing Madison were once the showroom for the Sims Furniture company and, before that, Montgomery Ward. Now, instead of dining sets and couches, you can see a […]
Posted inNews
NKY river city grads earn millions in college scholarships
Graduates of Northern Kentucky’s independent river city school districts have earned more than $3.3 million in scholarships and educational awards at the conclusion of this school year. EducateNKY, a Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit focused on expanding educational access and outcomes for local youth, found that graduates of regional river city school districts completed 3,387 dual-credit hours […]
Posted inCulture
What will the new home of the Covington Farmers Market look like?
What you need to know UPDATES: The open house, which was previously scheduled for June 10, was later rescheduled to July 13. Read about it here. Lines in this story referencing the open house’s date and location should be disregarded. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners approved the purchase agreement for the Pike Street property at […]
Posted inBusiness
Former Gateway building in Covington expected to become new home for growing financial consulting firm
What you need to know UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the sale order for the building at their legislative meeting on June 9, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, June 10, 2026. A prominent Covington building will soon be under new ownership. A joint LLC subsidiary between well-known Covington developer Tony Milburn and Matt Swendiman, the […]
Posted inNews
How the heck does parking work in Covington?
What you need to know Parking can be weird in Covington. Even if you know why, it’s still easy to get frustrated with the state of things, especially if you’re in the north end of town where paid parking dominates. It can be difficult to keep track of where you can and can’t park, what […]
