by Michael Monks
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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UPDATE: Covington City Hall confirms to The River City News that the city commission never approved the removal of the cul-de-sac gardens and that the decision came from an infrastructure committee meeting. For that story, click here.
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WHAT IS HAPPENING TO THE CUL-DE-SACS IN SOUTH COVINGTON?
No one seems to know! The River City News broke this story last night after talking with South Covington residents who explained that the gardens that feature prominently in the middle of several cul-de-sacs have either already been removed or are slated to be removed later. Shockingly, no one at City Hall has been able to explain why this is happening as it was never discussed at any public meetings. Needless to say, South Covington residents are irate. Click the link for the full story.
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RIVER'S EDGE DEVELOPMENT WILL PROCEED AS PLANNED
River's Edge at Eastside Pointe will proceed as planned despite the findings of a consulting firm that suggested the bidding process should be reopened. Management from the Atlanta-based company developing the project was in town today to explain how the process worked and why there should be no problems. Full story at the link. |
STATE REP. KEENE'S TIES TO SOUTHBANK PARTNERS QUESTIONED
The Wilder Democrat who represents Campbell County's river cities and who also serves as an adviser to Southbank Partners, a regional waterfront entity of which Covington is part, is being questioned for his supportive vote of the state's budget bill which allocates funds to Southbank:
The commission’s informal opinion said no conflict was involved because the nonprofit group, Southbank Partners, is a public entity rather than a private employer.Courier-Journal/Tom Loftus
“I addressed that with ethics, and got a letter that said I would be able to vote on that,” Keene said Wednesday. “... I was very cautious about that.”
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FRANKFORT HEADLINES
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Senate hopes to pass budget today Bluegrass Politics
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Senate passes bill to make office of Attorney General nonpartisan Courier-Journal
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Rep. Adam Koenig's bill to allow younger candidates for local offices passes committee WFPL
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Rep. Webb-Edgington cites tolls and fees as reasons for "no" vote cn|2
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Senate bill aimed at copper theft WKYT
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Session has not been pretty but could still be good for kids cn|2
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Confederate pensions to end WFPL
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Bill would give credit for pretrial incarceration WKYT
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House passes nursing home dental bill Bluegrass Politics
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Ohio hospital forced to pay Kentucky over misleading ad FOX 19
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Statewide candidates may have to file finance reports online Bluegrass Politics
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THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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CRIME REPORTS APP AVAILABLE FOR COVINGTON
From the Covington PD:
Have an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad? You can download the CrimeReports.com app to your device. Get it now and be informed about what's going on in your neighborhood!
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COVINGTON LUNCHEON TO FOCUS ON TOURISM OPPORTUNITIES
Today from 11:30 - 1:00PM at the Madison Event Center:
The total economic impact of visitor spending during 2010 in Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties was $280.2 million. Eric Summe (NKY Convention & Visitors Bureau) and Linda Antus (Cincinnati USA) will discuss the missions of their organizations and the role of tourism impacting jobs and the economy and will outline what local business leaders can do to create a robust environment for visitors. They'll also discuss how the Tourism Network and local convention bureaus have collaborated for greater impact.Covington Business Council
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NEW BURGER JOINT COMING TO MADISON AVENUE
Whackburger!
Harwood hopes his unusual approach to gourmet burgers will prove popular. He obviously doesn’t think the hamburger restaurant is overdone.Full story at the link.
“I don’t believe around here it is,” he said.
NKY Spot
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QUICKIES
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Fourth District Congressional candidates speak to Home Builders Association Cincinnati Enquirer
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Dry counties show higher rates of drunk driving-related crashes Corbin Times-Tribune
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NKY Tri-Ed helped 28 start-ups last year NKY USA
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NKY flu cases are on the rise NKY Health
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KY Speedway wants to get everyone in their seats on time Business Courier
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RELATED: NASCAR seeks younger, multicultural fans Business First
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NKY home sales on rise Business Courier
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RELATED: Survey shows that it's cheaper to buy than to rent in NKY The Atlantic Cities
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Kentucky libraries are vital to internet connection press release
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Georgetown College conference to discuss today's forms of slavery Herald-Leader
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NKY Health Dept wants to help combat female fat NKY Health
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Beach Waterpark won't refund season passes Business Courier
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MARCH MADNESS
Covington's Ricardo Johnson speaks to Covington Schools on his experience as he heads to the Sweet Sixteen as a member of the Ohio Bobcats:
I am doing really great. My grades were pretty good for this quarter and basketball has been a great process for me in the last couple of weeks. I am really blessed. Thanks for all the love and support you all have posted for me around the community.Johnson is a sophomore at Ohio and is a graduate of Holmes where he was a member of the 2009 state champion basketball team.
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Check out some interesting numbers about UK's work in the NCAA Tournament so far Herald-Leader
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Bob Knight says the word "Kentucky"! USA Today
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Calipari will identify donors behind Rupp renovation Herald-Leader
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Kentucky-born stars of new "Hunger Games" movie have different basketball tastes: one is for UK, the other for UofL Herald-Leader
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NKU Cheers on Division II tournament at Bank of Kentucky Center Cincinnati Enquirer
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SEE ALSO: In other UK-related news, former quarterback Tim Couch is honored on a new Maker's Mark bottle Herald-Leader
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BIG WEEKEND AHEAD AT TURFWAY -- TONIGHT, TOO!
The Vinery Spiral Stakes from which a Derby contender may emerge is this weekend. The NKY Chamber of Commerce hosts a "Call to the Post Cocktail Reception" tonight. The race will air on NBC. More coverage here.
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