Three more protestors who were arrested on the Roebling Bridge last year have filed lawsuits against the city of Covington and Covington police officers. Logan Imber, Suzanne Bratt and Taylor Marshall are all alleging excessive force and the violation of their constitutional rights by Covington officers. Their suits now join that of Brandon Hill, who […]
Tag: Covington
Posted inNews
World’s longest yard sale returns to Northern Kentucky
The world’s longest yard sale will return to Northern Kentucky in early August, drawing thousands of bargain hunters and vendors to the region. Running from Thursday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 9, the annual event passes through Gallatin, Boone and Kenton counties before crossing into Ohio. Now in its 40th consecutive year, the 127 Yard […]
Posted inNews
Union to weigh rezoning for 135-home development, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Union is considering changing the zoning of about 22 acres at 9944 Old Union Road that would allow a suburban housing development. 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 in NKY […]
Posted inNews
Roebling protestor sues Covington police, city for excessive force
One of the protestors who was arrested on the Roebling Bridge last summer has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court alleging the Covington Police Department used excessive force. Brandon Hill and his attorney, Marvin Knorr, filed a 23-page complaint July 15 in the Eastern District Court of Kentucky against police officer Zachary Stayton, […]
Posted inNews
LifeSciKY to host Innovation Showcase at OneNKY Center
LifeSciKY, a nonprofit lab incubator based in Covington, is hosting an innovation showcase for biotech tenants, life sciences companies, educators and students. The event, scheduled for Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Covington’s OneNKY Center, will feature more than 25 vendors, LifeSciKY tenant companies, and academic and industry partners from across Northern […]
Posted inBusiness
Covington looks to expand small business incentives in Latonia
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners voted to enact the new incentive structures at their meeting on July 21, 2026.–LINK nky editorial Covington is looking to expand its small business incentive programs in a specific part of Latonia around Ritte’s Corner. Ritte’s Corner is a historic area found at the intersection of five streets in […]
Posted inCulture
Covington coffee and tea house KungBrew Cafe rebrands with new name and logo
One of Covington’s most popular coffee and tea joints is changing its name. KungBrew Cafe, located in MainStrasse Village at 640 Main Street, has now become Fei House. Owner Hana Chu announced the name change today in a social media post. The original name matched KungFood Chu’s AmerAsia, the Covington eatery she formerly co-operated with […]
Posted inNews
Covington residents can now ditch bulky waste with a free monthly voucher
Covington residents can now use an online portal to request one free voucher a month to drop off materials at the Covington Transfer Station on Boron Drive. Redeeming a voucher allows residents to drop off waste materials not allowed in normal waste pick up. Eligible materials include: Batteries, fluids, anything containing FREON, hazardous materials, anything […]
Posted inTop 3
Covington nominated as finalist for ‘Best Culinary Town in the South,’ vote now
A magazine covering the American South is holding a competition for “Best Culinary Town in the South,” and Covington has made it to the finals. After thousands of votes were cast during the publication’s initial Readers’ Poll at The Local Palate, Covington advanced from a field of 15 culinary destinations across the South to the […]
Posted inBusiness
How a new marketing campaign is aiming to keep people coming to Covington
Creators of a new marketing campaign hope to bring more people to Covington during the bridge closures. The campaign, which is called Uncover Covington, is the latest in a set of efforts to ensure the city can weather the closures of access points due to infrastructure projects. “The solution, after all of our research, after […]
