Written by WCPO’s Max Shilling A person has been arrested after a 12-year-old boy was shot multiple times in Covington Sunday evening. Officers responded to the 4300 block of McKee Street Sunday at approximately 4:49 p.m. for reports of a shooting, according to Covington Police Capt. Justin Bradbury. When officers arrived at the scene, they […]
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No violation of ethics code by Covington commissioner, board says
What you need to know The Northern Kentucky Regional Ethics Authority has issued an opinion on alleged violations of ethics codes by Covington Commissioner Tim Acri: Available information “does not establish a violation of the applicable code of ethics.” “The whole thing was just strange, but they’ve rendered their opinion now, and I feel comfortable,” […]
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Covington Police step up presence near intersection after drug bust
Covington Police are increasing their presence on and around the intersection of 16th Street and Maryland Avenue after two people were charged in a drug investigation on Thursday. The police are asking for the community’s help in suppressing drug-related activity in the area and are even offering cash rewards for tips that lead to additional […]
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Free Covington rec youth soccer league sign ups open
A free recreational soccer league for kids in Covington opened its registration window this week. This will be the first of what city leaders are hoping to be many youth recreational programs to be established through the Covington Recreation Committee, which was formed last year in response to community calls for more youth recreational activities […]
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Local developer to purchase lots from Covington, build market-rate units
What you need to know Update: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the development proposal on Feb. 24, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, March 3, 2026. Local developer A.M. Titan is set to buy up a handful of vacant city-owned lots in Covington’s Westside neighborhood and build 12 apartments on them after responding to a city request […]
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EducateNKY celebrates $150k grant, Read Ready integration
EducateNKY announced a series of milestones strengthening the Read Ready Network, a regional early-learning initiative designed to ensure more Northern Kentucky children enter kindergarten ready to succeed. The Read Ready Network announced the integration of Read Ready Covington, the launch of the network’s first corporate sponsorship with C-Forward, and a $150,000 grant from the Carol […]
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‘Plogging’ clean up event returns to Covington in March
An annual clean-up event, Plogging the Cov, returns for its third year on March 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ‘Plogging’ is a portmanteau of the Swedish words for ‘picking up’ and ‘jogging,’ and generally refers to getting exercise while cleaning up the environment. The event will be put on in partnership with Covington’s Solid Waste […]
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Erlanger to discuss proposed Dixie Highway reconstruction; more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Erlanger is holding a meeting to discuss the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, District 6, proposal for a major road reconfiguration of Dixie Highway. 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 […]
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Campbell County to review safety facility project; Covington to discuss ladder truck purchase
This week in NKY government meetings, Campbell County Planning and Zoning will review a new public safety facility, while Covington looks to purchase a tractor-drawn ladder truck for the fire department. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for this week. What […]
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Covington considers incorporating EVs into its fleet
The City of Covington is weighing the costs and benefits of incorporating electric vehicles into its fleet. “This is not about converting the entire fleet to electric vehicles overnight,” said Todd Sink, Covington’s manager of analytics and intelligence. “It’s about making smart, data-driven decisions when replacement decisions are already being made, and asking whether electric […]