Covington has extended its property tax deadline due to technical issues with its bank. Property tax payments will now be due by Tuesday, Nov. 6, instead of Oct. 30. Covington City Manager Sharmili Reddy announced the extension at the Tuesday night meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners. “The tax bills did go out a […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court issues $2.1 million in support to local orgs
The Kenton County Fiscal Court recently announced it had approved about $2.1 million in public funds to nine local service organizations. “The County’s partnership with these organizations helps Kenton County residents live, work and thrive in our community,” Kenton County Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann said. “Whether it is supporting seniors and families to individuals with disabilities, […]
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What will the future of bike infrastructure in Covington look like?
Attendees at this week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners got a sneak peek at how biking infrastructure could be changing in Covington. The meeting saw presentations from reps at the Cincinnati Off-Road Alliance, or CORA, and Tri-State Trails, two cycling nonprofits involved in trail expansion in the area. CORA’s presentation focused largely on […]
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Covington teachers question school innovation plan. Board members say they’re listening.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correctly quote Covington Independent Schools Board of Education Member Hannah Edelen. A recent survey of nearly 90 Covington Independent Schools employees found strong opinions and concerns about the district’s “Schools of Innovation” pilot, sparking conversation with the district’s board of education last Thursday. The Covington Education Association, […]
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Man charged with murder after fatal shooting at Covington gas station
One man is dead after a shooting at a Covington gas station, police said. At approximately 3:28 a.m. on Saturday, Covington officers responded to reports of a shooting at the Speedway gas station on 4th Street in Covington. Upon arrival, officers located a victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital […]
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Ed Gallrein speaks to Kenton County Rotarians in Villa Hills
Ed Gallrein spoke to the Kenton County Rotary Club in Villa Hills Thursday, pitching his message and policy platform to the Rotarians as he prepares for the upcoming November election. “This election is simply about choice of the Constitution that’s rooted in religion and our fiery birth of our nation for liberty versus the Communist […]
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The Hive Erlanger announces new coffee shop: Ebb & Flow
The Hive, a restaurant and coffee bar in Erlanger, announced this week that it will be opening a new coffee shop called the Ebb & Flow Cafe & Bakery. The new shop will be located across the street from The Hive, which is at 480 Erlanger Road. “We’ve heard from you guys; we know how […]
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Covington Radisson investors walk back Hard Rock branding plans
A previously announced rebrand of the Radisson Hotel in Covington has been walked back by the firm fielding the acquisition of the iconic hotel. GenX Capital Partners, the Miami-based firm that’s managing the acquisition, its branding and financing for a yet-to-be announced buyer, informed LINK nky via email this week that the rebranding of the […]
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Hurricane Isaias remnants headed for NKY. Here’s what to expect
The remnants of Hurricane Isaias will reach the Tri-State area this weekend, but the National Weather Service is not expecting widespread severe weather or flooding. That being said, gusty winds, rain and storms are expected to occur, according to the National Weather Service, with most of the rainfall happening Sunday. Wind speeds of between 25 […]
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Covington considers $180K adviser to guide next phase of riverfront development
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners agreed to the partnership with Rhine Civic Partners at their meeting on Oct. 13, 2026–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 13, 2026 Covington is considering a partnership with Cincinnati-based company Rhine Civic Partners to advise on the remaining private development at the Covington Central Riverfront Site, also known as CCR. If […]
