Covington Commission approved new regulations and fees for medical cannabis businesses, Fort Wright considered potential aesthetic changes to Kyles Lane overpass, and Fort Thomas unanimously approved a new Unified Development Ordinance.
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Meyer’s final commission meeting begins with accolades, ends with arrests
Former city commission candidate Morgan Davenport and Zayd Samir Chandiwala were arrested outside of Covington City Hall during a meeting honoring Mayor Joe Meyer’s time in office, which was marked by contrasts between supporters and detractors of Meyer’s policies.
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BE NKY Growth Partnership welcomes three new board members
BE NKY Growth Partnership, Northern Kentucky’s economic development corporation, has added three new community leaders to its board of directors. BE NKY is governed by a 23-member board of directors comprised of business and community leaders who are unpaid volunteers. “I am thrilled to welcome Cady, Julie, and Brian to the board and for Carey to continue […]
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Covington fire and police departments celebrate raft of promotions and retirements
The Covington Fire and Police Departments celebrated a raft of retirements and promotions, with seven retirements and ten promotions effective July 31 and Aug. 4, respectively.
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Covington mayor advocates for government conversion to Latonia Business Association
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer spoke before the Latonia Business Association on Monday, advocating for a ballot measure asking residents if they would be in favor of converting the city government from its current city manager form to a mayor-council form.
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Small cities, big communities: Bellevue, Dayton set example for NKY
This story originally appeared in the June 14, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. To get stories like this first, subscribe here. This story was prepared in conjunction with Meghan Goth’s reporting and writing class at the University of Cincinnati with additional help from UC’s student newspaper, The News Record. Ben Baker and Charlie Cleves […]
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Covington mom forced to find new home after college graduation amid NKY housing issues
Standing in the kitchen, Jackie Fraszier wipes her eyes with a paper towel. It’s all she has. Before she moved to Covington, she lived in a shelter with her two young kids. “I don’t know what is going to happen,” Fraszier says. “I’m just trying to survive.” A few weeks ago, Fraszier graduated from Gateway […]
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Covington breaks ground on mixed-use development at former IRS site
The demolition of the former IRS processing center in Covington, KY is complete, and the city is now embarking on a mixed-use development project to transform the site into offices, housing, retail, a public plaza, and parks.
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Covington Mayor Joe Meyer to visit White House
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer is headed to the White House. On Thursday, Meyer will update Biden Administration officials on how Covington is utilizing federal investments to improve city infrastructure. Meyer is one of several dozen leaders from Kentucky, West Virginia and Tennessee invited to speak at the White House. U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Deputy […]
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Covington mayor calls for audit of emergency shelter
Mayor Joe Meyer of Covington has recommended a management audit on the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky, following complaints from Westside neighborhood residents and testimonials from former employees.