THE RIVER CITY NEWS MORE COVINGTON NEWS THAN ANY OTHER SOURCE
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by Michael Monks
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BRENT SPENCE BRIDGE PROPOSALS COULD CALL FOR FASTER COMPLETION
On the other side of the river, multiple companies will make presentations to the Hamilton County Commission:
Next Wednesday, foreign and domestic bridge-building companies will make presentations to Hamilton Co. Commissioner Todd Portune and the Transportation Improvement District that will describe how to pay for a new bridge and how they can get it done more quickly.Full story: WLWT
"Theoretically, we could get the project started with all things in place as early as 2014," Portune said.
To Covington's city manager, that time reference has a nice ring to it.
Larry Klein said that in a few weeks, he believes the ramp access concerns his city has will be settled favorably by Kentucky transportation leaders.
"We welcome anything as a region that gets that bridge project done sooner than later," Klein said.
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At The River City News Facebook page Covington City Commissioner Steve Frank offered an optimistic note about Covington's desired changes to the Brent Spence project:
There seems to be good news on that front. It seems likely that we will keep our fourth and fifth street exits, have a direct exit to fifth street coming from the South and have the Clay Wade Bailey exit. Still in play is the second chance exit.UPDATE: Frank adds at 9:41AM:
Meeting coming up in mid July. Early buzz sounds good for most of our desires. Still some finer points need to be ironed out along with at least one major contention.
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IMAGINE... HIGH SPEED RAIL FROM KENTUCKY TO GEORGIA
It's apparently possible. From the Florida Times-Union:
Running high-speed, passenger rail lines between Atlanta and Jacksonville, Louisville and Birmingham is economically feasible, according to a consultant's study presented Wednesday to the State Transportation Board.Via WFPL
The Jacksonville line should be built in two phases, first to Savannah, and then to the Northeast Florida city, consultant HNTB recommended in its study. Possible stations along the route would include Griffin, Macon, Savannah and Brunswick. The feasibility study was the first of many long steps in setting the final course of the train routes and securing funding.
Check out the full Powerpoint presentation by clicking here (PDF)
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In other traffic news...
The City of Taylor Mill reminds commuters:
The KY 16 NB entrance ramp to I-275 EB is currently closed for reconstruction. KY 16 is also reduced to one lane in each direction between the I-275 overpass and Old Taylor Mill Road. Traffic is being detoured to I-275 WB to Exit 80 (KY 17) and back onto I-275 EB. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has advised that this ramp is scheduled to reopen on Monday, June 25th. Please travel safely.
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SEE ALSO: Kentucky Speedway confident in new traffic plan Cincinnati Enquirer
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BRANDING COVINGTON AND MAKING IT GREENER
"Covington never had grand green space Downtown". How our city can (and must) catch up with its neighbors in terms of green space and branding -- at the link. 
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HOW COMMUNITY COLLEGES STIR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Why is the Gateway College urban campus such a priority for Covington? Because it can be an important catalyst for further growth Downtown. In other news... A KY couple's home is burglarized while they are away at their murdered son's funeral; Plus, why 134,000 Kentucky families will split $15.3 million. Click the link for those stories and more in Thursday evening's round-up.
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WHAT TO DO IN COVINGTON THIS WEEKEND?
Another great Covington weekend is shaping up. RoeblingFest, Covington Quest, a big yard sale, and much more. For all the details, click the link below and scroll to the bottom of the post!
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QUICKIES
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Kentucky cracking down on drinking & boating this weekend WKYT
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Newspaper rips KY legislature for approving too many ceremonial resolutions without accomplishing much of anything significant:
But let’s not dwell on the past. Looking ahead to future sessions, how about this for a resolution both the House and Senate could approve?“Whereas, as Kentucky is a cash-starved state, one with insufficient tax receipts coming through an obsolete tax system and whereas, continuing budget cuts for the past five years have not solved the problem and in fact have eroded basic services government should provide, and whereas, the state falls further behind each year in funding programs such as education and social services, be it hereby resolved that we as Kentucky’s elected members of the General Assembly, will stop shirking from our chief obligation and take steps to reform our tax system and produce budgets in future years that don’t kick our citizens to the curb.”
Hear, hear!
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Kentucky parents can apply for state-based student loans WKYT
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State human rights commission rules on 12 discrimination complaints Courier-Journal
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NKY TOUTED AS EXAMPLE OF TOURISM IMPACT
As the Commonwealth figures out how to better promote its Tourism Act, officials are looking to NKY for evidence of success:
“What you see in Northern Kentucky, specifically with Newport, is the huge multiplier effect,” Rose said. “We have a lot of revitalization that’s going on in Newport with the riverfront, Main Street, a lot of mom and pop businesses coming up. So even though Newport Aquarium and the Levee are the main drivers in our industry ... there’s a significant amount of other businesses that have benefited from that.”Cincinnati Enquirer/Scott Wartman
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You know what else is a tourism gem? Natural Bridge:
To get a glimpse of what the state parks have to offer, I, along with my more outdoor-savvy boyfriend, visited Natural Bridge State Park in Powell County park for two days and nights, and I can safely say that whether you are looking for an action-packed trip or a relaxing getaway, this park has something for you. From rock-climbing at Red River Gorge to lounging by the lodge pool, the wide variety of activities offered will please the whole family.Check out the full report at the link.
Kentucky Forward/Jill Seelmeyer
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HALF PRICE ADOPTIONS THIS WEEKEND AT KENTON CO ANIMAL SHELTER
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