Groundbreaking set to take place this spring; opportunities for construction jobs at $30 per hour available FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the transformational Brent Spence Bridge Corridor (BSBC) Project is moving toward construction, with plans for a groundbreaking this spring. Other updates include opportunities for construction jobs at $30 per hour, updated proj...

COVINGTON, Ky. – To ensure the safety of all Riverfront Commons Trail users in Covington, KYTC will begin flagging operations as part of a tree-clearing project on Monday, April 13. This work is being performed ahead of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project. Beginning Monday, April 13, and continuing through Thursday, April 30, crews will clear trees adjacent to the trail from the...

COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington is celebrating a wave of significant economic development activity in Latonia and South Covington, where three companies are making major investments that will bring hundreds of new jobs and millions of dollars in private investment to the community.  Together, the expansions and new operations by MarfoFMA, Thermo Fisher Scie...

COVINGTON, Ky. – Fans of bourbon and bluegrass are invited to attend the third-annual Bonded Spirit Bluegrass Festival, a five-day celebration of the 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Act, a bourbon purity law that passed in March of that year and was advocated for by Covington's own John G. Carlisle, and was the first consumer protection act implemented in American History. The New...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces a major milestone toward construction of a modern, signature bridge to connect Newport and Covington. A controlled blast to demolish the existing KY 8 Licking River Bridge is scheduled for Monday, March 2, and authorities have worked to safely secure areas around the zone to protect the public. A controlled bl...

COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington is set to receive $4.5 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements at the Covington Central Riverfront site following congressional approval of the federal appropriations bill, pending final approval by the President of the United States.  The funding request, sponsored by U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, wil...

COVINGTON, Ky. – The Northern Kentucky Port Authority (NKY Port) announced today it entered into a purchase agreement for a landmark property at the corner of Madison Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, the former Duro Bag manufacturing site, marking a pivotal step toward unlocking the next stage of Covington’s revitalization. This step was made possible through region...

Proximity Launches in Downtown Covington to Support Tourism and Hospitality Industry During Major Bridge Construction Period COVINGTON, Ky. – The Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority has partnered with Proximity, a Covington-based tech company, to further improve downtown parking operations while creating new opportunities for local commerce. This strategic invest...

COVINGTON, Ky. – As part of the City of Covington’s Bridging the Gap initiative, we're launching a roundup to help promote existing specials and discounts from our restaurants, bars, retailers, and other small businesses. Our goal is simple: help keep customers walking through your doors during the upcoming bridge construction by giving your current promoti...

The Covington Business Council (CBC) is inviting businesses across all Covington business districts—including Latonia—to participate in Deck the District, a festive holiday decorating contest designed to energize the community and welcome shoppers into the spirit of the season. Businesses will be judged by members of the CBC Executive Board on creativity, seasonal expression, a...