U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell stopped in Erlanger on Tuesday to talk about his securing of approximately $18.5 million in federal funding for Northern Kentucky projects. First announced in February, the money will support transportation, infrastructure, defense and education projects in the region. The funding for the projects was included in the congressionally approved federal appropriations […]
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Covington to investigate safety, monetary costs of drinking area
What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners cast a 2 to 1 vote Tuesday night in favor of investigating the financial and safety risks of implementing an outdoor drinking area in the city. The vote was peculiar in that it did not appear on the meeting’s agenda; instead, it occurred after one […]
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Covington to donate $10K to help local families get food
The Covington Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to donate $10,000 from the city’s own funds to aid local families in accessing food in the face of the ongoing federal government shutdown and its potential impact on SNAP benefits. Mayor Ron Washington brought the idea before the commissioners Tuesday night and called upon other mayors in the […]
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Officer on admin duty after protests on Roebling led to arrests
CORRECTION: The original version of this story incorrectly stated the officer was placed on paid leave. This was not accurate. The relevant lines have been corrected. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. –LINK nky editorial, June 19, 2025 Warning: The following story contains profanity and violent imagery. Covington Mayor Ron Washington and […]
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Covington mayor addresses loss of federal jobs, revenue to the city
Amid a budget crunch after hundreds of federal jobs were eliminated in Covington, causing a massive loss in payroll tax, LINK’s media partner, WCPO, sat down with Mayor Ron Washington to see where his priorities lie for the city’s spending. LINK nky originally reported that the budget took a hit with the late-June revelation that […]
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Ken Smith resigns as city manager of Covington
Covington’s city manager has resigned, the city confirmed to LINK nky on Monday. Ken Smith has been city manager since 2021 after having served in the position on an interim basis for 13 weeks prior. “City Manager Ken Smith submitted his resignation this morning,” reads a statement from the city. “The decision was his own, […]
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NKY Chamber announces annual Leadership Award honorees
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will honor three alumni from its leadership programs, Encounter NKY, Leadership Northern Kentucky and Regional Youth Leadership. These alumni will be celebrated during the 2025 Leadership Alumni Awards, taking place on Friday, Aug. 22, at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center-South in Erlanger. The event will celebrate the recipients of three awards: The […]
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Politics NKY episode 2: Meet Covington Mayor Ron Washington
In Episode 2 of the Politics NKY podcast, hosts Shane Noem and Kevin Burton talk to Covington Mayor Ron Washington. But first, they discuss some of the news of the day. If you haven’t listened to the pod before, catch up on Episode 1 here, where we introduce the concept: One Democrat and one Republican […]
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Covington establishes committee on affordable housing development
This week, the Covington City Commission committed to two concrete actions to address the city’s affordable housing concerns. The first is to establish a committee that will issue recommendations to the city commission on housing. The second is to instruct the city manager to identify 10 city-owned properties for sale. The proceeds will fund efforts […]
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Covington advocates for local control over short-term rentals
Covington Mayor Ron Washington and the city have spoken out against state-level control of short-term rentals. Specifically, the city is criticizing Kentucky Senate Bill 110, which would prohibit local governments from mandating conditional use permits or density-based restrictions on short-term rental properties, which are private properties that owners rent out to people for short stays. […]