Government

Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti announces retirement, Justin Wieholter named successor

Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter has been appointed as Covington Police Chief Brian Valenti’s successor, who is retiring after almost thirty years of service. Valenti ...

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New docuseries highlights KY General Assembly’s efforts to boost state’s film, televison sector

The new eight-part documentary series You Belong Here, which highlights Kentucky’s culinary culture and the communities it brings together, is bringing global attention to ...

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Covington Commissioners provide incentives to nine businesses through city’s Small Business Program

The City’s Small Business Program is supporting nine businesses, including an art gallery, a doula home, a new restaurant, a corner building, a historic ...

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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet extends closure of Clay Wade Bailey Bridge to July 3

Drivers are being informed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) that the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge (U.S. 25/42/127) in Kenton County would be completely ...

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KYTC gives timeline for KY 8 Licking River Bridge replacement project linking Covington, Newport

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet on Tuesday unveiled a schedule for building a bridge that would improve and secure the connection between Covington and Newport. ...

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KYSTATS reports Kentucky’s May 2025 unemployment rate stands at 5%, down slightly from April

The Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS) reports that the state’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2025 unemployment rate was approximately 5%. The preliminary unemployment rate ...

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Beshear says Trump ups risks by confusing chain of command in LA protest response

By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern In the wake of tension between the White House and and elected officials in California, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear ...

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Covington, City’s Covington Public Schools collaborate to improve, increase youth recreation opportunities

The City of Covington will collaborate with Covington Independent Public Schools to develop, expand, and improve Covington’s youth programming and recreational opportunities. Mayor Ron ...

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KYTC announces 45-day closure of portion of Kenton County’s Bristow Road beginning June 15

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of a 45-day closure of a portion of Bristow Road (KY 1303) in Kenton County beginning ...

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Separate road repairs to close sections of Main Street, Green Road in Walton beginning Monday

CSX Transportation will close a portion of Main Street (U.S. 25) in downtown Walton in Boone County beginning Monday, June 2, for railroad crossing ...

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