City Explains ‘RIPPLE Effect’ plan to revitalize a neighborhood at open house; residents excited
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter If Steve Ward and other residents have their way, the city’s Austinburg neighborhood will soon…
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Our Rich History: It’s Covington, 1895. William Goebel not guilty in ‘duel’ charge, becomes Governor
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune On April 11, 1895, two shots fired nearly simultaneously rang out in front of…
NKY groups among nine who received historic preservation grants from Kentucky Heritage Council
Nine grants that will generate investment of nearly $100,000 in historic preservation-related projects have been awarded to seven Certified Local…
Fifth Third shooting prompts active shooter response training at RiverCenter in Covington Friday morning
In the aftermath of the Fifth Third gunman attack in downtown Cincinnati, which left four people dead, the Covington Business…
Deadline for Covington small businesses to apply for funds through City incentive programs is Friday
Friday is the deadline for small businesses in Covington to apply for the latest round of funding offered through two…
Hilltop Campus project advances in Covington; neighborhoods reminded about RIPPLE Effect
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Tuesday night at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Covington City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance…
Briefs: Bexion presents at biotech summit, Feeders Supply opens in Walton, KTC wants student artwork
Dr. Ray Takigiku, founder and CEO of Covington-based Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. presented at the 15th Annual BioNetwork Partnering Summit, recently…
UH-60 Blackhawk lands in Covington, sending debris flying, as fire department gets disaster training
When a UH-60 Blackhawk comes thundering in, the rotor wash sends anything not tied down either in the air or…
Business briefs: CVG bond rating upgraded, Erigo’s Vance to NAPEO board; CTI’s Earley promoted
CVG bond rating upgraded Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the outlook of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s (CVG) $44 million…
Popular BLINK to return in October, 2019, sponsored by ArtsWave, expands into Covington
BLINK will be illuminated by ArtsWave when it again lights Cincinnati, October 10-13, 2019. The nation’s largest event of its…
$1.5 million in grant funding will complete first half of Riverfront Commons Trail in NKY
Federal transportation grants recently awarded by the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) to Covington and Dayton will provide the…
GrowthBridge Fund achieves $2M investment objective with support of Covington-based Wyzerr
The L. Ross Love GrowthBridge Fund, an investment initiative of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s Minority Business Accelerator, announced that…
Covington’s 1Q financial report says city ‘right on track;’ Devou Park gets new website, signage
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter There was a void, said Pete Nerone, director of the Devou Park Advisory Council. “One…
White Cane Safety Day in Covington celebrates independence for the blind and vision impaired
What’s it like to cross the street when you’re blind? Some of Covington’s top police administrators and others found out…
New City of Covington e-blast is designed to be a ‘want ad’ for commercial properties
In one group are businesses looking to move to Covington or expand here. In the other group are owners of…
Braxton Brewing Company started in a garage; now takes its place on horse racing’s biggest stage
By Mark Hansel NKytribune managing editor When guests order the official beer of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Churchill…
KY dodged a Civil War-era bullet; fortification sites at Devou Park prepared for battles that never occurred
*Note: Two Civil War-era fortification sites in Devou Park have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Here…
Covington City Commission approves plan to improve downtown’s look, feel and function
The Covington City Commission Tuesday authorized staff to “prepare applicable legislation to effectuate the adoption of the proposed downtown streetscape…
UpTech to bring fresh ideas to Covington City Hall; leaders to tap ideas of startups in mentoring program
Covington City Hall has entered a formal partnership with UpTech Inc., a nationally ranked business mentoring program that brings innovative…
Last chance this year to check out galleries, shops and businesses on the Pike Street Stroll is tonight
The last Pike Street Stroll of the season takes place tonight. The Pike Street Stroll is a monthly evening event…
KYTC updates Covington commissioners on county projects; Hands Pike construction set for September
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington City Commissioners were pleased — and a little puzzled — as they heard project…
Old Seminary Square basketball court’s new namesake is Covington hoops legend George Stone
Covington has renamed a rebuilt basketball court in the Old Seminary Square neighborhood after George Stone, a former resident of…