Story by: Grace Hamilton, WCPO UPDATE: The Independence Police Department informed LINK nky Monday afternoon that Kirk “has been located and is safe” in a written statement. The Police did not release additional details.–LINK nky editorial, May 11, 2026. Police are actively searching for a missing teenager from Independence, according to a release from the […]
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How to tell Covington the best way to spend federal grant money
The City of Covington will host a public hearing next week to collect feedback on how the city should spend the federal grant funding it receives. The forum will take place during the meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners on the evening of Tuesday, May 12. Specifically, the City is seeking feedback on how […]
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Independence looks to reform parking regulations
What you need to know UPDATE: The city council engaged in more discussion on the parking ordinance in June and made several revisions, which were substantial enough to warrant tabling a second reading and a vote on the ordinance. A revised ordinance will be presented and voted upon at a later date.–LINK nky editorial, June […]
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Covington looks to add more EVs to fleet amid high gas prices
UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of the EVs identified in this article as part of the consent agenda of its meeting on May 12, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, May 12, 2026. The City of Covington is looking to build out the number of EVs in its fleet. Leaders will vote to purchase […]
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Independence OKs dev. agreement for industrial park expansion
What you need to know The Independence City Council unanimously approved a development agreement Monday that will allow for the expansion of Park 536, a cluster of industrial buildings along KY-536. The move follows an annexation request from the land’s owners in February. The Council performed a first reading of an ordinance on March 2 […]
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These Covington skaters aim to change attitudes, build community
What you need to know Skateboarders and cops don’t always have the best relationships, even when there aren’t explicit rules against skateboarding on the books. But what if it didn’t have to be that way? A new fellowship of skaters in Covington is trying to carve out designated spaces for skaters around the city, ease […]
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Jessica Pass named new principal of Beechwood High School
Jessica Pass has been named the new principal of Beechwood High School. Pass currently serves as the assistant principal at Camp Ernst Middle School in Boone County. She will assume the role of principal at Beechwood HS on July 1. “For me, this opportunity is both professionally humbling and personally meaningful,” Pass said. “Beechwood is […]
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Police: 13-year-old dies more than a week after shooting in Covington
Story By: Felicia Jordan , Grace Hamilton and Molly Schramm| WCPO A 13-year-old has died more than a week after a shooting in the Eastside neighborhood of Covington, the Covington Police Department said. Police said the 13-year-old, who they have not identified, died Sunday after the shooting on Friday, April 24. Around 11:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded […]
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No, you can’t walk around naked in Doe Run Lake Park
Turns out that you cannot, in fact, be naked in Kenton County’s Doe Run Lake Park, much to the chagrin of the patriots and freedom fighters at Bluegrass State Naturists. “Doe Run Lake is a County-owned park, and there is zero tolerance for nudity of any kind,” according to a statement from the county. “Anyone […]
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Covington Farmers Market returns on Saturday
The Covington Farmers Market will return to Washington Street in Covington this Saturday, May 2. The market runs every Saturday from May 2 to Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first 70 customers to sign up for the official market newsletter this Saturday will receive a free insulated, resealable bag as an […]
