This week in NKY government meetings, Newport is considering issuing $5 million in IRBs for a Nexigen office project. 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? ‘We’re big enough to absorb the […]
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Covington IRS workers push back against potential layoffs
Workers at the IRS office in Covington, one of the city’s largest employers, have begun receiving Reduction in Force, or RIF, notices due to work furloughs resulting from the federal government shutdown that began on Oct. 1. The IRS employed about 2,600 people out of its Covington office as of June 30, 2024, the last […]
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Here’s the 2025 Covington leaf pickup, street sweeping schedule
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department will start its annual Leaf Pickup and Street Sweeping Program on Oct. 20. The program will operate on a scheduled basis through Dec. 16. Leaf pickup will continue citywide through Dec. 31 before crews switch their vehicles for snow removal. City crews will rotate through neighborhoods based on […]
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Stroke saves Covington woman’s life, discovers grade 4 brain tumor
A stroke can be deadly, but for one Covington woman, it ended up saving her life. In January of 2022, Patty Young suffered a stroke at just 45 years old. “We just thought it was a stroke, so I rehabbed and you know, was pretty positive,” Young said. Young didn’t expect to have a stroke; […]
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Kung Food AmerAsia to be featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Welcome to Flavortown, KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia (not just yet)! Food Network’s popular Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is set to feature another Northern Kentucky hotspot. Covington-based KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, located at 521 Madison Ave., announced Tuesday that it would debut on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives on Friday on Food Network. However, in a Facebook post on […]
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Covington moves toward creating Transportation Improvement District
Covington may become the latest governmental body in Northern Kentucky to create a Transportation Improvement District. On Oct. 14, the Covington City Commission conducted a first reading of an ordinance to establish a Transportation Improvement District within the city’s boundaries. In essence, TIDs are financial tools created to pool funds from multiple sources and allocate […]
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Jack O’ Lantern Festival returns to Covington this weekend
The Covington Jack O’ Lantern Festival is returning this Saturday with spooky season celebrations. The festival will be held at Randolph Park from 5 to 8 p.m., and the city is hosting a special Pumpkin Carving Night on Wednesday. Pumpkins carved will be displayed at the festival, where the first 50 kids to arrive get […]
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Enzweiler Building Institute opens enrollment for high school seniors
The Enzweiler Building Institute will open its evening enrollment to high school seniors. Starting with the January 2026 term, giving students the chance to begin training in the skilled trades before graduation, including carpentry, facilities maintenance, plumbing, electrical, HVAC and welding. Classes will be held two nights a week from 6 to 9 p.m., starting […]
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Little Matcha turns founders’ passion into bustling Covington cafe
Entrepreneur Cindy Jiang’s passion is matcha. She’s turned her passion into a vibrant and trendy cafe that’s drawing customers from both sides of the Ohio River. “The minute I was introduced to it, I was like, I freaking love this,” she said. Her love for it dates back at least ten years, as she shared […]
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Two subdivisions proposed at Boone County zoning meeting, more in NKY government
This week in NKY government meetings, Arlinghaus Builders is seeking zone changes in Boone County for two subdivision projects totaling over 400 homes. 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? New Hilton, […]