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Covington government transition reaches major milestone with final report
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (581+ words) Covington's transition to a new form of government reached a major milestone this week. The city committee in charge of issuing recommendations on transitioning the government voted Thursday night to send its final report to the city's Board of Commissioners....
Anonymous $5, 000 gift kicks off fundraising for KSO concert series
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (277+ words) Anonymous $5, 000 gift kicks off fundraising for KSO Summer Concert Series LINK nky A $5, 000 anonymous donation is helping launch a $25, 000 challenge grant to support the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra's free summer concert series in Fort Thomas and Covington. Find things to do…...
Trump administration sues Kentucky to block challenges to prediction market regulations
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (252+ words) A Trump administration organization that oversees regulation of derivatives markets has sued Kentucky to block efforts by the state's attorney general to prevent two prediction market companies from operating what he says are unlicensed and illegal sports gambling operations." The…...
Home buyer assistance program increases assistance amounts
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (220+ words) LINK nky The Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium, an inter-city home buyer assistance program, has increased the payout amount of its forgivable loans from $10, 000 to $15, 000. Qualifying home buyers in the participating cities can get zero interest loans to cover down payment…...
Christmas in June: Maysville stars in holiday movie
17+ hour, 53+ min ago (995+ words) It's not a remake of "Gone With the Wind" being filmed in downtown Maysville, and frankly, folks in Maysville do give a damn. The reason: for nearly two months, the Ohio River town of 8, 639, a little more than 62 miles southeast…...
Covington approves new round of small business incentives
17+ hour, 48+ min ago (202+ words) LINK nky The Covington Board of Commissioners approved a new round of small business incentives this week. This will be the fourth round of approvals for this fiscal year. The program aims to help local small businesses get off their…...
Investigation underway after NKY bookstore employee found dead in Paris
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (340+ words) A former Northern Kentucky bookstore employee reported missing earlier this month was found dead in Paris, France, according to the Covington Police Department. Police said those who reported 64-year-old Todd Garland missing were concerned for his welfare. The Covington resident…...
At least two shows scheduled for Madison Theater this weekend have been moved
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (143+ words) LINK nky At least two shows scheduled to take place this weekend at the Madison Theater, which unexpectedly announced its closure on Friday, have rescheduled their shows at different locations. - Left'ver Crack, scheduled for Madison Theater Friday night, rescheduled to…...
Covington to vote on additional $1. 782 million for new city hall
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (401+ words) The Covington Board of Commissioners will vote on Tuesday on a measure releasing $1. 782 million in TIF money to fund lighting, landscaping and underground utility infrastructure for the new city hall on Scott Street. The measure was presented to the board…...
Boone County preservation plan aims to safeguard history while guiding future growth
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (727+ words) From Boone County's Ohio River valley to its rolling hills, the county is peppered with landmarks and buildings that mark its significance to the region's history. Boone County contains more than 1, 600 historic buildings, nearly 600 archaeological sites, over 225 cemeteries, and more…...