Covington

The first draft of the plan looks to connect people in Covington and Newport with places they go most often. Tri-State Trails is continuing to collect feedback on how to do that best.

State officials say the current 4th Street Bridge, a 1,000-foot span built in 1936, is structurally obsolete. An alternative plan for a replacement presented by The Devou Good Foundation places more emphasis on cyclists and walkers than designs drawn up by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

The Kenton County Public Library is bringing classic stories to life with its new book bench project.

The city created licensing and zoning requirements for short term rentals in 2020, but passed a moratorium on licenses last December. Officials say there are more than 400 unlicensed units currently listed in Covington, and that only about 40 currently have licenses.

Covington has issued a moratorium on short-term rental licenses.

Both Newport and Covington this week agreed to participate in bicycle infrastructure planning. The project comes after a car hit and killed cyclist Gloria San Miguel on the 11th Street Bridge between the two cities in August.

The ramp was created to fix traffic issues on NB I-71/75 in Covington near the Brent Spence Bridge which, often led to congestion and wrecks on the highway.

The Municipal Equality Index measures how inclusive city laws and policies are for people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Starting Thursday, Dec. 1, the W. 4th St. entrance onto the highway will close permanently to make way for the new "Texas Turnaround" entrance further south on Pike St.

The city of Covington's Human Resources Department initiated the eight-week Spanish course after hearing about a language barrier between a Solid Waste & Recycling employee and a business owner.