UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the EVs identified in this article as part of the consent agenda of its meeting on May 12, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, May 12, 2026. The City of Covington is looking to build out the number of EVs in its fleet. Leaders will vote to purchase […]
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River city students prepare for regional 5K through Girls on the Run program
More than 100 students across four Northern Kentucky river city school districts are building confidence, teamwork and leadership skills through Girls on the Run. Participating districts include Covington Independent Public Schools, Ludlow Independent Schools, Dayton Independent Schools and Bellevue Independent Schools. Together, the districts are engaging students in a curriculum that blends physical activity with […]
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Brent Spence project closures coming to Covington: Plan ahead, be patient
While state leaders on both sides of the Ohio River have been talking about how construction of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project will affect drivers, Covington is about to feel it in a very real way. Numerous long-term closures are starting on May 20, affecting entrance and exit ramps onto I-71/75 for north and […]
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These Covington skaters aim to change attitudes, build community
What you need to know Skateboarders and cops don’t always have the best relationships, even when there aren’t explicit rules against skateboarding on the books. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? A new fellowship of skaters in Covington is trying to carve out designated spaces for skaters around the city, ease […]
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Kenton County planners to review biomedical center for Covington, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, a seven-story biomedical education center proposed for Covington’s riverfront is set to go before the Kenton County Planning and Development Commission. 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 […]
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Covington Police, NKU ask public for help to find missing student
Covington Police are asking the community for help in locating a missing city resident and student at Northern Kentucky University. Murry (Alexis) Foust, age 22, was last seen Monday, April 27, according to Covington PD. Surveillance footage put Foust’s last known location in Latonia. “Northern Kentucky University is aware that one of our students, Murry […]
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Covington Farmers Market returns on Saturday
The Covington Farmers Market will return to Washington Street in Covington this Saturday, May 2. The market runs every Saturday from May 2 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 70 customers to sign up for the official market newsletter this Saturday will receive a free insulated, resealable bag as an […]
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Global Business Solutions HQ moving from Newport to Covington
Global Business Solutions, an IT and software solutions provider in Newport, announced it is relocating to Covington. GBS recently announced the acquisition of the historic Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing building, located at 20 W. 11th St. in Covington. The company was founded in a Covington garage back in 1995. Kenton County property records indicated that GBS […]
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Cincinnati brunch spot to open location at Covington RiverCenter
An East Walnut Hills-based breakfast restaurant is set to open its new flagship location at the Covington RiverCenter. 6 ‘N The Mornin’ announced on its Facebook page that it will close its current restaurant on Madison Avenue in East Walnut Hills and relocate to the vacant space at 50 E. Rivercenter Blvd. As of now, […]
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Covington seeks development proposals for about 30 vacant lots
Covington is seeking development proposals for about 30 vacant, city-owned lots. The move is the latest development of both elected leadership’s and city professionals’ efforts to build out Covington’s housing stock in the face of the region’s broader housing shortage. City Manager Sharmili Reddy announced the city was seeking proposals at the meeting of the […]
