The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously passed its expected budget for fiscal year 2027 Tuesday night. Fiscal year 2027 runs from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The board members did not discuss the budget on Tuesday before casting their votes, but the city government has met several times over the first half of […]
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Beloved NKY bookstore employee reported missing
Todd Garland, a resident of Covington, was reported missing on Monday, according to Covington Police. Roebling Books & Coffee, a well-known business with locations in Covington, Newport and Dayton, posted an announcement on their social media pages on Sunday, informing the community Garland had not been seen in 12 days. Garland works at Roebling Books’ […]
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Free outdoor music returns to Baker Hunt
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center is welcoming back free, family-friendly outdoor concerts to their campus. These concerts are free and open to the public. In addition to live music, there will be other activities such as art exchanges, community-engaged art projects, art shows and more. Find more information and register (not required but encouraged) […]
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Covington to vote on additional $1.782 million for new city hall
UPDATE: The Board of Commissioners voted to approve the release of the funds and the updated construction contract at their meeting on June 23, 2026.—LINK nky editorial, June 24, 2026. The Covington Board of Commissioners will vote on Tuesday on a measure releasing $1.782 million in TIF money to fund lighting, landscaping and underground utility […]
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Madison Theater to close permanently
UPDATE: The theater owner’s representative and the former theater operators themselves later confirmed the theater would be opening under new management. You can read about it here–LINK nky editorial, June 25, 2026. One of the area’s most prominent concert venues has closed its doors without warning. The Madison Theater in Covington announced its sudden closure […]
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Arcade Music Fest returns to Covington in August
Arcade Music Fest will return to Covington on Aug. 8 and Aug. 9 later this year. The arts and music festival will span multiple venues, and the main stage of the event will be moved outside this year to the corner of Washington and Pike Streets. Tickets go on sale Friday. “Our goal has always […]
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No more college parties at Madison Theater following May incident
What you need to know Madison Theater, a popular music venue on Madison Avenue in Covington, will cease hosting events for college-age audiences after a show at the theater on May 30 led to safety concerns and police involvement. “What happened was a shame,” said theater owner Frank Hulefeld. “It really was very chaotic; I’m […]
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Check out which roads Covington is planning to resurface next
What you need to know The Covington city government is set to approve a slew of road resurfacing projects next week. Three resurfacing contracts, which will be paid from varying funding sources, will appear on the consent agenda at next week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners, meaning they will likely be approved. The […]
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Covington amends Central Riverfront TIF in special vote
The Covington Board of Commissioners performed an emergency vote on Tuesday during its caucus meeting, when votes usually do not take place, to amend the tax increment financing, or TIF, agreement for the Central Riverfront Development site, located on the site of the old IRS building. TIFs allow cities to recoup state taxes generated in […]
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Another Nine aims to make golf more accessible as indoor franchise expands
What you need to know Another Nine co-founders Ethan Grob and Brett Jewell started their business with the goal of increasing accessibility to the game of golf, a sport that’s traditionally notorious for high up-front costs. From 2019 to 2025, the participation base has grown by 41%, with the sport approaching 50 million total participants, […]
