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Death Investigation at NKY Hospital

Covington, Kentucky · Covington

Death Investigation at NKY Hospital

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Officers responded to a report of a person with a gun at St. Elizabeth Covington See the Story

Northern Kentucky transit authority introduces 'Tap & Save'

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Northern Kentucky transit authority introduces 'Tap & Save'

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Riders can now pay for their trips as they go by loading funds onto their EZfare account in the Transit app or on an EZfare smart card.See the Story

Covington names Sharmili Reddy as new city manager

Covington, Kentucky · Covington

Covington names Sharmili Reddy as new city manager

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Sharmili Reddy, current executive director of Kenton County Planning and Development Services and former city administrator of Fort Mitchell, has been named as the new city manager of Covington.Reddy will assume the role on Aug. 19, at which point she will be the first woman and first woman of color to occupy the position.That is not just symbolic, its substantive, said Mayor Ron Washington at Tuesdays meeting of the board of commissioners. It s…See the Story

KDE recognizes Dawson Springs school as a Spotlight School

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WEHT / WTVW - The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) announced 11 schools across Kentucky have been selected as Spotlight Schools, and one of those schools is Dawson Springs Jr./Sr. High School, which is in the Dawson Springs Independent school system.Education · Fort Mitchell See the Story

First Black Catholic church and school in N. Ky. get historical marker

Our Savior, the first Black Catholic parish and school in Northern Kentucky, unveiled a state historical marker on July 12, an initiative spearheaded by a former parish administrator.The ceremony was attended by government leaders and community members from around the city of Covington, as well as alumni of the former school, which was closed during integration. Sister of Divine Providence Janet Bucher, who worked for three decades at Our Savior…Covington, Kentucky · Covington Read Article

Fort Wright may be getting a new park with creek access

Council member Margie Witt has an idea for establishing a park on Fort Wright public land surrounding a stretch of Banklick Creek, and at the July 16 council meeting, Witt was able to explain her vision. The land Witt referred to is located behind the TANK parking lot in Fort Wright. It includes around .67 acres of land, which is partially wooded and divided by Banklick Creek. A few months ago, the Banklick Watershed Council reached out to Fort …Fort Wright · Fort Wright Read Article

Purple Paisley: A place for local artists to create success

The owner of Purple Paisley Local Artisan Shop said that her shop helps local artists by “giving them a place to help create their success.” Purple Paisley opened in 2019, right before the COVID lockdowns, but Loretta Helfrich and her team stuck it out, and they will be celebrating their fifth anniversary this year. Right now, the shop has 76 artists from across the Greater Cincinnati region installed, and Helfrich described the shop to LINK n…Lockdown · Covington Read Article

Four NKY startups awarded grants from Main Street Ventures to fuel growth

Four Northern Kentucky companies were awarded grants from Main Street Ventures, a Cincinnati-based organization that supports entrepreneurs. The organization has awarded a total of $172,098 in grants to 13 small businesses, facilitating their growth and expansion throughout Greater Cincinnati. Since 2018, the organization has distributed over $4.5 million in equity-free funding to local startups and small businesses. Main Street Ventures provide…Startups · Covington Read Article

Erlanger considers changes to zoning for manufactured homes

New zoning rules are on the horizon in Erlanger after the passage of House Bill 160, which bars local governments from treating manufactured homes differently than traditional single-family homes. During a meeting on July 15, Andy Videkovich, Director of Planning for the Planning and Development Services of Kenton County, discussed the new zoning rules resulting from the passage of House Bill 160 earlier this year. The bill, passed on April 1, p…Erlanger · Erlanger Read Article

Press release: Triple Crown Athletic to host a basic stunt fighting for film seminar

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City of Covington updates Small Business Incentive Program in effort to better support local growth - NKyTribune

The City of Covington is rolling out changes to its Small Business Incentive Program designed to better support entrepreneurs and commercial property owners as they invest in the vitality of Covington’s business districts. The updated incentives, which include increased award amounts and streamlined, user-friendly forms, are part of the City’s ongoing effort to make doing business in Covington easier and more sustainable. Key Program Updates: Th…Covington, Kentucky · Covington Read Article

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