The new South Covington Dog Park will officially be named after well-known late Covington Police K9 Ernie, who served on the force for nearly a decade. Ernie is the namesake of a 2017 change in Kentucky law called “Ernie’s Law,” which made it a felony to assault a police dog. The new dog park is […]
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Covington lowers real estate tax rate, raises personal property tax rate
Covington set its new property tax rates Tuesday night. The city’s real estate property tax rate has decreased, whereas the rate on personal property, also called tangible property, has increased. The new real estate property tax rate is $0.262 per $100 of property valuation, down from last year’s rate of $0.287 per $100 of property […]
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Covington residents ask for greater clarity on new Axon contract, guardrails
Covington residents asked the city government for greater clarity on its new contract with Axon Enterprises this week. The Covington Board of Commissioners voted to approve the contract with the company earlier this month. However, residents who attended this week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners were concerned the public had not been given […]
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Kentucky 2026 election FAQ: What voters need to know
As Election Day approaches in the Bluegrass State, LINK nky is answering some of the most frequently asked questions about voting to help Northern Kentuckians navigate the process. When is the General Election? The 2026 General Election is Tuesday, Nov. 3. What are the qualifications to register to vote? To register to vote in Kentucky, […]
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When are Kentucky election results official? Here’s what happens after Election Day
When the polls close in Kentucky on Nov. 3, the election may be over for voters, but the process of making the results official is just getting started. Before winners are certified and newly elected officials take office, election officials still have ballots to process, results to certify and deadlines for reviewing close races. Here’s […]
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Local leaders break ground on new Kenton County Fox Ridge Park
Work on a new park in Kenton County is officially underway. Local leaders broke ground on Kenton County’s new park project Monday morning. Dubbed Fox Ridge Park, the project will eventually see the conversion of the old Fox Run Golf Course in Independence into a 225-acre recreational and natural space. “We have an opportunity here […]
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New bookstore, The Wordcage, opens in Latonia
The City of Covington has a new book store! The Wordcage, a new used book and media store, opened in Latonia on Friday. Located on Decoursey Avenue near Ritte’s Corner, which serves as the neighborhood’s central commercial area, the new storefront hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting Friday afternoon. Jessica Whyte, the store’s owner, […]
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Kenton County mayors consider options for online tax portals
The question of online tax portals for cities took up much of the discussion at the Kenton County Mayors Group meeting on Saturday. The topic was broached by Park Hills Mayor Kathy Zembrodt, who expressed frustration that her city was going to lose its online tax portal, which is provided by a company called Pontem, […]
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How to vote early, vote by mail in Northern Kentucky
Click a bullet point to jump to a relevant section Although Election Day is still over a month out, the window to request a mail-in absentee ballot is now open. Early in-person voting will begin in October. So now is a good time to review your options for early voting or voting by mail in […]
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Covington Business Council creates new award in Katie Meyer’s honor
The Covington Business Council created a new award to honor the late Katie Meyer, a local advocate and community leader. The council will present it for the first time at its annual dinner on Nov. 12. Dubbed the “Katie Meyer Spirit of Covington Award,” future awards will honor people who demonstrate the traits Meyer showed […]
