Elsmere City Council voted to amend changes to the pricing structure for the community center at its meeting on Tuesday. At last week’s meeting, council discussed rate increases of $25 to $50 for non-residential events. The city receives about $25,000 in public funding to maintain the space, but Deputy Clerk Lauren Thyen said the administrative […]
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How to get into Covington now that the ramps are closed
Ramp closures into Covington off I-71/75 began in earnest this week as the construction for the Brent Spence Corridor Project commenced. In spite of this, Mayor Ron Washington said, “it is important to reiterate that Covington remains accessible.” “I want to acknowledge the concerns and frustrations we have heard from residents regarding the recent ramp […]
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Elsmere honors scholarship recipients at city council meeting
The city of Elsmere awarded two high school graduates scholarships for their academic and extracurricular achievements. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, members presented Lavar Herron and Krystal Ortega Garcia, graduates from Lloyd Memorial High School, each with a $3,000 scholarship. Mayor Marty Lenhof shared some insight on the history of the scholarship during the presentation. […]
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Independence issues final approvals for industrial park expansion
The Independence City Council issued final approvals for an annexation request and zoning change Monday that will allow for the expansion of Park 536, a cluster of industrial buildings along KY-536. The votes to approve the two changes were unanimous and represent the final legislative step before the developers can begin expanding in earnest. The […]
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Covington Farmers Market open house rescheduled
UPDATE: The Board of Commissioners approved the purchase agreement for the Pike Street property at their meeting on June 9, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, June 10, 2026. A public open house about the new permanent location of the Covington Farmers Market has been rescheduled from Thursday of this week to Monday, July 13, from 4 to […]
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Wenzel earns five medals at 2026 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Covington-based Wenzel Distillery took home five medals at the 2026 World Spirits Competition in San Francisco. The San Francisco World Spirits Competition is considered one of the most rigorous in the world, as a panel of judges conducts blind taste tests before reviewing and grading over 5,000 entries each year. The results were released on […]
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Independence to step up penalties for non-compliant solicitors
What you need to know Independence is planning to step up penalties for door-to-door salespeople who continue to operate in the city after violating city regulations governing solicitors. Specifically, non-compliant solicitors who violate city ordinance more than once could risk arrest, a misdemeanor charge, fines of up to $500 and up to 90 days in […]
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By Golly’s, The Works locations in Northern Kentucky permanently close
What you need to know All By Golly’s and The Works Pizza locations in Northern Kentucky are now permanently closed. Lance Sizemore, CEO of Epic Eeats, a Cincinnati-based restaurant group, confirmed to LINK nky that the company shuttered four of its Northern Kentucky-based restaurants on May 18. As of now, Sizemore said there are no […]
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How Kenton County residents can learn about unclaimed property
State Treasurer Mark Metcalf’s office will host an outreach event in Independence on Friday, June 12 related to unclaimed property. The event is free and open to all Kenton County residents and will inform attendees on the process of claiming unclaimed property from the state. Treasurer staff members will be on-site to guide attendees through […]
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NatureMed opens Erlanger dispensary, becoming NKY’s second medical cannabis retailer
What you need to know The second medical cannabis dispensary in Northern Kentucky is set to open nearly two years after it won a business license through the statewide lottery system. NatureMed, a multi-state cannabis retailer, will open its Erlanger dispensary at 635 Donaldson Hwy on Friday, June 5. It is the only medical cannabis […]
