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The 4th Street Bridge will close in January ahead of spring demolition

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The 4th Street Bridge will close in January ahead of spring demolition

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The 4th Street Bridge between Covington and Newport will shut down in January with demolition to follow in March. Free shuttle service will help pedestrians and cyclists cross.See the Story

Two Men Sentenced for Multiple Drug Trafficking Offenses

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Two Men Sentenced for Multiple Drug Trafficking Offenses

U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky - Monday, June 23, 2025 COVINGTON, KY – An Aberdeen, Ohio, man, Gary Cunningham, Jr., 37, and Frederick Overly, III, 58, of Maysville, Ky., were sentenced to 268 months and 120 months, respectively, by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning for one count of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and eight counts of distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine. …See the Story

Kenton County prep roundup: Top talent at new schools and college commitments

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Kenton County prep roundup: Top talent at new schools and college commitments

The KHSAA dead period is June 25-July 9. All school-related athletics are prohibited. It restricts organized team activities, but athletes can choose to participate in personal workouts or training independently, so long as they aren’t organized or supervised by school personnel. With that, here’s some pre-dead period news to tide you over for a while. LUDLOW’S ANNESS NOW AT RYLE Ludlow multi-positional football standout Dameyn Anness has transf…Read Article

Press release: He's the big shot With A Big Heart

COVINGTON, Ky. — He named it Big Shot for a Night. But the only big thing about Joe Stone is his heart. “When I was in high school, Newport Catholic High School, the coaches would let my brother Danny ride the football team bus with us during my senior year. Danny was around 10, and he had as much fun as we did.” Danny was born with Down Syndrome, a genetic chromosome 21 disorder causing developmental and intellectual delays. It is caused when a…Covington, Kentucky · Covington Read Article

Community Voices: How do I go from overwhelmed to out of office?

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50 NKY sports icons in 50 days: Day 14, David Justice

The history of sports in Northern Kentucky goes back a long way. A very long way. Decades. Centuries. We know you’ve seen these lists before, but this is a different and unique way of presenting our “50 sports icons in Northern Kentucky” as we’ll provide you one per day over the next 50 days. Hall of Fames are everywhere in NKY, the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame, High School Athletic Directors Hall of Fame, NKU, Thomas More and local h…Covington, Kentucky · Covington Read Article

Col Owens: We have the resources; we must summon the will - NKyTribune

It has been difficult to gather my thoughts into coherence for a while now. So much is going on in the world, so much of which makes so little or no sense – and is so harmful to so many. But to constantly be on the attack about these things, and their immediate causes – Trump and Trump’s policies and governance – is not comfortable. Although ironically, it is actually not so different from how I have spent much of my life. My career in legal ser…Covington, Kentucky · Covington Read Article

Angela Turnick named as interim principal of Holmes High School

Angela Turnick has been named the interim principal of Holmes High School. “I am honored to serve as Interim Principal at Holmes High School, a community where I have dedicated my entire 20-year career,” Turnick said in a district press release. “With a deep commitment to fostering a student-centered and collaborative environment, I look forward to leading with trust, vision and a focus on continuous growth. Together with our talented staff and …Covington, Kentucky · Covington Read Article

Senate President Robert Stivers receives 2025 Chief Justice’s Special Service Award – The News Journal

Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Chief Justice’s Special Service Award, one of the highest honors presented by the Supreme Court of Kentucky and the state’s judicial branch of government. Ky. Senate President Robert Stivers is seen accepting the 2025 Chief Justice’s Special Service Award. The Chief Justice’s Special Service Award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions t…Senate · Covington Read Article

Notre Dame Academy administration decides not to rehire girls head basketball coach Kes Murphy - NKyTribune

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter One of the most successful head coaches in 9th Region girls high school basketball over the last 15 years found out Friday that he doesn’t have a team anymore. The administration at Notre Dame Academy decided not to rehire head coach Kes Murphy, who compiled a 151-58 record over the last seven seasons with the Pandas and has 302 career victories in 15 years. Murphy said Notre Dame athletic director Ja…Basketball · Covington Read Article

Rumpke adjusts collection times due to extreme heat

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Residents of Covington, Kentucky, are advised to place their trash and recycling carts out the night before collection. Starting next week, Rumpke Waste & Recycling will commence its operations an hour earlier on days with extreme heat. The adjustment aims to protect workers from heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and exhaustion.The City of Covington has approved Rumpke's request to begin residential and commercial collections at 6 a.m.,…Covington, Kentucky · Covington Read Article

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