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Fishing derby returns to Covington's Devou Park this Saturday

By North Kentucky News | May 23, 2024

COVINGTON, Ky. – The City of Covington’s Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Fishing Derby for local youth this Saturday, May 25, at Prisoners Lake in Devou Park. The event is open to children aged 5 to 17 and aims to foster excitement and engagement through fishing.

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Covington City Hall to close for Memorial Day

By North Kentucky News | May 23, 2024

City offices closed Monday

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Covington gears up for Memorial Day weekend with parades, fishing derby, and festivities

By North Kentucky News | May 23, 2024

COVINGTON, Ky. – As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, Covington prepares for a series of events that blend celebration with remembrance. The holiday is dedicated to honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

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Urban Forestry Division to host walking tour featuring evergreen trees

By North Kentucky News | May 23, 2024

Covington, Ky. – Covington’s Urban Forestry Division will partner with the Kenton County Extension Office for its Urban Tree Walk: Kenton Hills on Saturday. The tour, which focuses on large and interesting tree species, particularly evergreens, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on May 25. It begins at the Devou Park Scenic Overlook at 854 Park Lane.

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Massie introduces bill to end taxpayer-funded censorship programs

By North Kentucky News | May 23, 2024

Representative Thomas Massie has introduced H.R. 8519, a bill aimed at prohibiting the use of taxpayer funds for programs that censor Americans' free speech. "Were it not for Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter, claims of government censorship of online speech would be dismissed," said Rep. Massie. "However, after purchasing the company, Mr. Musk released internal documents known as the 'Twitter Files' that showed the government colludes with private companies and universities to violate the First Amendment. The government's censorship efforts even extended to accurate tweets...

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Board of Commissioners releases agenda for May 28 legislative meeting

By North Kentucky News | May 23, 2024

The Board of Commissioners has released the agenda for its upcoming legislative meeting scheduled for May 28, 2024. The draft agenda includes several key documents and legislative items set to be discussed.

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Memorial Day affects trash and recycling schedule in Covington

By North Kentucky News | May 22, 2024

The Memorial Day holiday will affect trash and recycling service in Covington on Monday in two ways:

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Grant County in week ending May 18?

By North Kentucky News | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Grant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Public invited to comment on proposed federal grant allocations

By North Kentucky News | May 21, 2024

COVINGTON, Ky. – The public has three ways to provide feedback on a draft proposal outlining the investment of nearly $1.5 million in Covington neighborhoods and over $700,000 on affordable housing in Covington and seven surrounding cities.

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Covington Police Rehire Veteran Officers Under State Program

By North Kentucky News | May 20, 2024

Covington's Police Department has gained nearly 50 years of experience with the rehiring of two retired officers under a special state program. The program aims to bring veteran officers back to active duty. David Lillich and John Mairose were sworn in by Mayor Joe Meyer at City Hall, marking their return to the force.

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Covington Board of Commissioners schedules regular meeting for May 21, 2024

By North Kentucky News | May 20, 2024

The Covington Board of Commissioners has announced a scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The meeting will commence at 6:00 p.m. and will be held at City Hall, located at 20 W. Pike Street, Covington, KY 41011. The purpose of this gathering is to conduct the business of the regular meeting.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Grant County in week ending May 18?

By North Kentucky News | May 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Grant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Campbell County in week ending May 11

By North Kentucky News | May 18, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Campbell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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North Kentucky News area weekly mass times

By North Kentucky News | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the North Kentucky News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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3.4% of citizens unemployed in Boone County in 2021

By North Kentucky News | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Boone County hit 3.4% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Gallatin County in week ending May 11?

By North Kentucky News | May 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Gallatin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kenton County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 11

By North Kentucky News | May 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kenton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Covington receives first 'clean' audit since 1996: Independent auditors praise

By North Kentucky News | May 17, 2024

An independent team of auditors has lauded the City of Covington for its exemplary accounting practices and financial record-keeping, marking the first 'clean' audit since 1996. The auditors praised the city's efforts in rectifying longstanding issues that had previously marred audits.

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Herb & Thelma's Tavern honored with Covington's Authenti-CITY award

By North Kentucky News | May 17, 2024

Herb & Thelma's Tavern, an establishment where "Cash is King," features an ATM Confessional for patrons to withdraw cash. The tavern recently received the City's Authenti-CITY award from Covington Business Retention & Expansion Specialist Patrick Duffy.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Campbell County in week ending May 11

By North Kentucky News | May 16, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Campbell County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.