The intersection of Greenup Street and Pleasant Street in Covington will become a four-way stop beginning Wednesday, April 8. The city stated the conversion is aimed at improving safety. “The Greenup and Pleasant intersection presents unique safety challenges due to the steep grade of the roadway, which can limit visibility for drivers attempting to look […]
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Covington Riverwalk detour begins next month
The Covington Riverwalk will undergo a detour beginning May 1 as construction on the Brent Spence replacement bridge project begins. Specifically, roughly half a mile between Wright Street and Rivercenter Boulevard will close. The nearby ABM Parking Lot, which is not part of the Riverwalk, will also close. Trail users will have to detour onto […]
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Covington Police seek info on Thursday shooting
A man is in the hospital after he was shot in Covington Thursday morning, according to Covington police, who are currently seeking information regarding the incident. Police said officers were called to the 300 block of Wright Street at around 9:20 a.m. Thursday morning, they found a man who’d been shot. The man was taken […]
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Longtime Kenton County Library director announces retirement
After nearly forty years at the Kenton County Public Library, Dave Schroeder has announced his impending retirement. Schroeder’s career with the Kenton County Library spanned two separate periods: first from 1986 to 1996, and then from 2000 to the present. In 2007, Schroeder was appointed as the library system’s executive director, a position he still […]
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Covington to add temporary parking during 4th St. Bridge closure
The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority will provide additional temporary parking spaces during the 4th Street Bridge closure, specifically along the south side of East 4th Street between Garrard Street and Legacy Way. The bridge connected Newport and Covington over the Licking River. It was demolished in early March. “With the bridge closure, this created a good […]
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Photos: No Kings protests in NKY
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and the policies of the Trump administration occurred on Saturday, March 28, and Northern Kentucky was no exception. There were two demonstrations in the region, one near the Roebling Bridge in Covington and another along Mall Road in Florence. The Florence demonstration was organized by the Northern Kentucky branch […]
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Covington approves new round of small business incentives
The Covington Board of Commissioners approved a new round of small business incentives at its meeting this week. The incentives took the form of two facade grants, which are used to finance building repairs and a rent subsidy. The first facade grant will go to the owner of 507 Altamont Road, which is currently listed […]
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Covington votes to fund ‘Green Dot’ violence bystander training
In a surprise vote Tuesday night, the Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously agreed to grant $10,000 to the ION Center for Violence Prevention, a nonprofit that specializes in power-based violence prevention, training and resources. The agency has offices in Covington and elsewhere in Kentucky. Vice Mayor Shannon Smith, the only woman on the Board, made […]
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Covington commissioner clarifies airline food company incentives after approval
Covington Commissioner James Toebbe addressed residents’ concerns at Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting. Speaking at the podium, he clarified questions about financing and tax incentive deals tied to MarfoFMA, an airline food manufacturer. The company is set to occupy the former White Castle processing facility on Rolling Hills Drive. Toebbe’s comments came after the vote […]
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Judge Charlie Moore is Covington Education Foundation’s Person of the Year
Charlie Moore, who formerly served as a judge in Kentucky’s 54th District Court, which covers Gallatin and Boone counties, will be honored as the Covington Education Foundation‘s Person of the Year in June. The foundation funds scholarships and other financial aid for students at Holmes High School in Covington. “I am just honored and thankful […]