What you need to know The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the City of Covington are currently in discussions about a possible two-way conversion of 11th and 12th Streets, the latter of which is also referred to as Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. KYTC District 6 Chief Engineer Bob Yeager delivered remarks on preliminary plans for […]
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‘Bridging the Gap’ Covington rolls out plan for bridge project updates
What you need to know Covington is gearing up to launch “Bridging the Gap,” a new communications initiative designed to keep residents and businesses informed as two major bridge projects reshape the city’s landscape. The Brent Spence Bridge and 4th Street (officially known as KY-8) Bridge projects will both launch in the next few years, […]
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White’s tower, River Ridge renovations cleared by school board
The Kenton County Schools Board of Education approved designs for two major renovation projects on Monday night: one for White’s Tower Elementary in Independence and the other for River Ridge Elementary in Villa Hills. The projects are at different stages of development. The White’s Tower designs were the final design documents to come before the […]
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Accessory dwelling unit regulations approved for Independence
The Kenton County Planning Commission approved a set of proposed regulations on accessory dwelling units in Independence this week. The proposals will now return to the city for final approval. Accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are small housing structures, such as guesthouses, built in addition to the main residential structure. The Independence City Council resolved […]
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County grants change requests for Crescent Springs townhomes
The Kenton County Planning Commission has approved variance requests and a conceptual development plan for the construction of 17 townhomes in Crescent Springs, in spite of disapproval from both residents and local elected officials. “I’m pretty confident it’ll be appealed,” said Crescent Springs City Attorney Mike Baker at the meeting of the Kenton County Planning […]
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126-lot development in Independence clears county, goes to city
A zoning change for a proposed 126-lot expansion of the Freedom Park subdivision in Independence cleared the Kenton County Planning Commission this week. The passage came with several conditions that arose following testimonials from nearby residents and questions among the commissioners about construction logistics. Now the final decision on the zoning will go to the […]
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‘I am truly touched by your random act of kindness’ Dayton neighbors rally to refill yarn library after thefts
Claire Farr was 40 weeks pregnant when her community yarn library got some large donations. Claire and her husband, James Farr, are celebrating the generosity of their neighbors after the donations to the library – think of one of those standing community book libraries, but for yarn – following repeated thefts from their stock earlier […]
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Covington eyes new strategies to keep small businesses thriving
UPDATE: The small business incentives listed in this article were approved as part of the Covington Board of Commissioners consent agenda on Sept. 9, 2025. –LINK nky editorial, Sept. 11, 2025. The Covington Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to chart a longer-term strategy for keeping businesses in the city. The vote directs the city’s staff […]
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What should Ludlow do with its new city-owned property?
Ludlow residents shared this week what they would like to see go onto a land parcel along the Ohio River recently purchased by the city. The city council voted to purchase the property, located on Elm Street and spanning approximately five acres, for around $500,000 in June and had asked the community to attend Thursday […]
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Former councilmember arrested at Ludlow city meeting
“It’s very obvious to everybody in this room that you guys are not on the same page. I don’t know how this city will ever move forward if we don’t have a group of people who are willing to come together for the betterment of the town.” Resident and Ludlow Board of Education Member Melanie […]
