“It’s unfortunate of course that it didn’t last. Imagine if it had lasted with the Derby and the 500. It’s a shame that there isn’t anything there besides a historical marker. I think there should be murals put over there, I think there should maybe be statues over there. People just don’t know how vital […]
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The Center Story: Celebrating Six Years of the Latonia Small Area Study
The Center Story is a monthly podcast presented in partnership by the Center for Great Neighborhoods of Covington and The River City News 2016 year marks the sixth year of the Latonia Small Area Study, a comprehensive study of the Latonia neighborhood approved by the City of Covington and Kenton County in 2010. The study […]
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Latonia Bank Robbery Suspect Surrounded, Arrested
Employees of the U.S. Bank on the 3900 block of Winston Avenue in Latonia called police just past 1 p.m. Wednesday and said that the branch was being robbed. A man had walked in and produced a note demanding cash. Within moments, police units from Covington, Kenton Co., Taylor Mill, Ft. Wright, and Edgewood had […]
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Let’s Talk About Latonia and How We Can Capitalize on its Strengths
This article is written by Michael Monks, editor & publisher of The River City News Last fall, I had the idea that maybe, now that I’m in my mid-30s, it was time that I buy a house of my own. Turns out, though, you have to have money to do that. Weird. But prior to […]
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After Visiting Northern Kentucky, South Africa Native Moved Here & Opened Butchery
Buck Buchanon and his family have come a long way to find a home in Latonia where they have set up their meat shop and butchery called Premium Elite Foods on Decoursey Avenue. Buck is from South Africa where he went to agriculture college and specialized in bovine genetics. With that knowledge, he now makes […]
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Man Indicted on Child Molestation Charges a Week After Arson, Shooting Conviction
A man convicted last week in a violent crime in Latonia was brought up on new charges Thursday. Ronald Lee King, 51, was found guilty last week for setting fire to a Latonia mobile home and on other charges but now faces new two charges that could lead to a longer sentence in prison. The Kenton County […]
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After 43 Years, Latonia Gold Star Chili to Make a Move
The Gold Star Chili on Winston Avenue in Latonia is seeking greener pastures. Or at least a larger pasture. In the fall, the regional favorite will move across and down the street to the lot that previously housed Long John Silvers which closed a year ago. The new location will feature 40 additional seats […]
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Man Guilty in Latonia Arson, Shooting
A Kenton County Jury convicted a man accused of setting a Latonia home on fire and shooting a gun and assaulting someone in the process. Ronald Lee King, 51, was found guilty on Thursday afternoon of third degree arson, second degree assault, and first degree wanton endangerment. He was booked at the Kenton County Detention […]
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Train, Car Collide in Latonia
A train collided with a vehicle in Latonia on Tuesday night. The accident happened at the railroad crossing on Decoursey Avenue. What led up to the crash and details about injuries were not immediately known on Tuesday. A woman was transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center and the train reportedly kept going without stopping. […]
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Covington Police Search for Latonia Bank Robber
A bank in Latonia was robbed early Friday morning and Covington Police are looking for the suspect. The Heritage Bank branch on Decoursey Avenue was robbed shortly after it opened for the day. Covington Police later identified Harold Dennis Lewis, 28, as the suspect and later surrounded a home on the 4300 block of McKee […]
