UPDATE: The Covington Board of Commissioners voted to rubber stamp the bonding measure at their meeting on Sept. 8, 2026.–LINK nky editorial, Sept. 8, 2026. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking up to $60 million in municipal bond debt to pay off earlier debt packages. St. Elizabeth is one of the largest healthcare systems in the […]
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Erlanger opens new bike park, ‘The Flow’
Erlanger has a new off-road bike park. The Flow held its grand opening late last month. It is part of the city’s 1,000-acre Eons Adventure Park project; the track is located in the hills above the new Amber Run Dog Park, which opened earlier this summer. The city held a grand opening event on Thursday. […]
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Kenton County Fiscal Court eyes lower property tax rates for 2026
The Kenton County Fiscal Court is looking to lower its two primary property tax rates for this fiscal year. The county commissioners performed a first reading of the new rates on Tuesday evening. They will then vote on the new tax rates at their meeting on Sept. 8 at the Historic Kenton County Courthouse in […]
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Camco Chemical plans 130,000-square-foot expansion in Independence
Camco Chemical announced plans to construct a new 130,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center on its Holton Drive campus in Independence. Camco is a chemical manufacturer that provides industrial blending, packaging and distribution services. The company plans to integrate the new facility into its existing operations, increasing its manufacturing, warehousing and distribution capacity to support future […]
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Kenton County appoints interim police chief
A leadership change is underway within the Kenton County Police Department James “Jim” Gilpin was appointed interim Kenton County police chief Tuesday of last week. Gilpin will assume the mantle of police chief from Michael “Spike” Jones on Sept. 11. Jones was voted in as the new Covington assistant city manager on the same day […]
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Independence eyes tax rate cut despite red ink projections
Independence is looking to lower its property tax rate again this year, but homeowners shouldn’t expect much of a difference in their bill. The city council performed a first reading of its property tax rates Monday night. They will cast a final vote on the rates on Monday, Sept. 14. The proposed real estate property […]
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Major Covington interstate off-ramp to close permanently as traffic pattern shifts
The southbound off-ramp onto Fifth Street in Covington will close permanently on or after Sept. 14, according to an announcement this week from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The closures will coincide with the completion of utility work on and around Third Street, which is expected to reopen around the same time. The closure and reopening […]
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Where to cool off in Kenton County
It’s hot! Luckily, people in Kenton County looking for a place to cool down have some options. The following locations have opened their doors to the public as cooling shelters: A National Weather Service heat advisory is in effect until Thursday at 8 p.m. With the heat index expected to reach 102 degrees, according to […]
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Meet your superintendent: Covington Independent Public Schools
Education is a value baked into Covington Independent Schools’ new Superintendent Cortnei Flucas’ bones. Flucas joined the district on July 1, hailing from her hometown of Indianapolis. Though raised there, Flucas spent summers in Mississippi with her grandparents for whom education was not a question. They saw it as an avenue to become a good […]
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Heading to Riverfest? Here’s what to expect in downtown Covington
The annual Riverfest, Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks event will return this Labor Day weekend, and folks hoping to enjoy the show from Covington should plan ahead. “Riverfest brings thousands of people to the riverfront and other locations with a view of the river,” Covington Police Chief Justin Wietholter said in a press release. “We ask […]
