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PRESENTS
THE SUNDAY EDITION
COVINGTON, KY * 3 JUNE 2012
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CITIES FACING WORST FINANCIAL CRISIS SINCE 1980
Covington city leaders are well aware of the difficult financial climate for American municipalities. In fact, this is the first time since 1980 that revenue from real estate taxes and aid from state governments are falling at the same time:
It's a problem that's making things even harder for the roughly 90,000 counties, cities and school districts in the U.S. as they struggle to provide services and aid that's now in much higher demand than before the economic downturn. These two funding sources typically amount to more than half of city revenues, and to have them both declining at the same time is like taking a city's wallet and then punching it in the stomach.
"During the past few years, the growth of both sources slowed relative to local spending and then dropped," says Robert Zahradnik, research director at the American Cities Project. "By 2009 state aid and property taxes together covered a smaller share of local expenditures than at any time since the Census began tracking these funds in 1972."
"It puts a lot of pressure on local governments who have to make some tough choices about how to make up for this lost revenue."SOURCE: The Atlantic Cities/Nate Berg
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For the report from the Pew Center that prompted the article, click here.
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LONG NIGHT AT COVINGTON CITY HALL
INCLUDES MORE TALK OF LAYOFFS
During Tuesday's meeting of the Covington City Commission, another bleak financial outlook was presented by the City's finance director, Bob Due. More than $1.5 million must be cut from public safety while another $700,000 must be cut from other city departments according to the city manager and finance director. That likely means layoffs are coming to Covington. Click the link for the full story.
The River City News
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OTHER STORIES FROM TUESDAY NIGHT'S MEETING:
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Commission Recap Part One
The streets of City Heights are crumbling and an apparent breakdown in communication between the City and the Housing Authority will likely keep them that way. Plus, a full list of the streets that will be resurfaced this summer in part one of the city commission recap at the link!The River City News
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Commission Recap Part Two
The police are so short on working radios that command staff had to give theirs up (that's about to change); How new zoning aims to help make the city easier to do business with; Three city-owned properties sell for a buck; Plus, five years after funding is secured, will Botany Hills ever get its new firehouse? Click it.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT ALSO FACES TOUGH FINANCIAL OUTLOOK
"I'm troubled by the increase in costs when we're trying to hold the line in city government," City Commissioner Steve Frank said to the Covington School Board. As a tax increase is considered by the district, criticism of the budget practices was raised at Thursday's meeting. Click the link. 
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the week that was...
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CONVICTED: WEEKLY MUGSHOT ROUND-UP
Imagine being drunk and passed out in the back of a cab only to wake up with the driver on top of you. That chilling story in full, plus the father-son duo convicted for roles in a Covington murder, and the rest of those headed to prison in your weekly mugshot round-up at the link. |
PHOTOS: SATURDAY IN COVINGTON
Photos from a terrific Saturday afternoon in Covington. Click the link for a trip to the Farmers Market, lunch at Roebling Point (joined by some feathered friends), checking on the new homes under construction on Banklick, and taking in a youth baseball game. How did you spend your Saturday, Covington? 
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SATURDAY HEADLINES
Covington's state representative Arnold Simpson on why he didn't run for Congress; A Kentucky man is jailed for trying to marry a 15-year old girl (twice!); Plus, why you should say hello to strangers on the street. Those stories and more at the link!The RC News: Saturday News Round-Up
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UNPRECEDENTED SUPPORT FOR COVINGTON IN BRENT SPENCE DEBATE
The City applauds "unprecedented support" for Covington's desired changes to the Brent Spence Bridge project. At the link, see the full list along with their comments (strong words from Taylor Mill's Mayor, and TANK wants to make sure that there is high speed rail available someday soon, too). |
FRIDAY HEADLINES
Another candidate jumps into the race for Covington School Board; Plus, what a Friday night in store for Covington -- all the details along with More Covington News Than Any Other Source at the link! 
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THURSDAY EVENING HEADLINES
How do you want to pay for the consolidated dispatch center: a property tax, a car registration fee, or an added fee on your electric bill? The county wants you to take an online survey (That you have to print up and mail in. Oh, and they want it by the end of the week. SUNDAY UPDATE: The County now has a digital version -- see the Saturday Round-Up link above) That story and much more at the link! |
COVINGTON PROJECTS WIN TWO PRESERVATION AWARDS FROM STATE
Two Covington projects are being honored right now in Frankfort. The Commonwealth is handing out six preservation awards -- two of them for efforts in our city. Details at the link! 
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EXPECT SOME TRAFFIC TIE-UPS IN THE COMING WEEKS
Expect some traffic tie-ups in the coming weeks that will likely last four months as a water main is replaced along an important artery through the city. |
MAN ARRESTED IN COVINGTON MURDER CASE
A man arrested in Covington and charged with murder is accused of stabbing to death Jonathan Lowe two weeks ago on Eighth Street near Madison Avenue. 
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THURSDAY MORNING HEADLINES
Rob Sanders: "Big arrest last night"; Makeshift memorial erected for Downtown Covington murder victim; Plus, should plastic bags be banned, or at least reduced, in Covington?; And, who steals donations for a Kentucky cat with one eye, no tail, no meow, and diabetes? Click it. |
WEDNESDAY EVENING HEADLINES
A full report from Tuesday night's critically important city commission meeting; Plus, Rep. Geoff Davis writes a letter on behalf of Covington; And, KET takes a look at The Carnegie. More Covington News Than Any Other Source -- at the link! |
TUESDAY MORNING HEADLINES
One of the most important city commission meetings in months; Witness: suspect had to be tased during arrest in Mainstrasse; Plus, a popular rock band surprises a Covington business by stopping in before their show. Those stories and more at the link! 
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WOMAN BLAMES DEATH OF 1-YEAR OLD ON AN ACCIDENT
Babysitter says 1-year old boy fell down steps and that she gave him ibuprofen afterwards before finding him dead the next morning. Details at the link.
PHOTOS: COVINGTON'S MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Monday was a great day for a parade in Covington. More photos than you will find anywhere else at the link below!
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MONDAY MORNING HEADLINES
The woman charged in the death of a 1-year old Covington boy is expected in court this morning; A Hollywood film set to shoot in Covington is delayed; Plus, not one, but two plays featuring foul-mouthed puppets are set to open on Covington stages. Those stories and more at the link! -------------------------------------------------------------
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the week that will be...
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Watch the Transit of Venus in space on Tuesday
The NKU Astronomy/Physics faculty will host a telescope viewing of a very rare astronomical event – the transit of Venus on Tuesday, June 5, from 6 p.m. till sunset (about 9 p.m.). The event is free and open to the members of the NKU community and the general public. So join us on the top level of the Kenton Drive parking garage for a close look at sunspots and the crossing of Venus across the disk of the Sun. For more information, call Chari Ramkumar at 859.572.1527 or Wayne Bresser at 859.572.6678. Click Here |
West Latonia Meet & Greet Saturday 6/9
The West Latonia Neighborhood Association is hosting a meet & greet on June 9th from 11:00AM-2:00PM at Barb Cook Park. "Come on out bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of fellowship. We will have some activities for the kids, our community garden will be open, and there will be free ice cream from Mister Softee sponsored by our friends at CSI Waste Management and WLNA."
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Jerry Springer joins Ludlow Circus troupe Thursday Click Here
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"Fuddy Meers" opens Friday night - support theatre in Covington!
This independently produced play that will have you falling out of your seat with laughter opens Friday at the Artisan Enterprise Center on West Seventh Street in Downtown Covington. (The River City News publisher Michael Monks is in the cast) Check it out -- it's only ten bucks and you will have a great time. Click Here
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Crossfit Covington hosts Crossfit for Hope Saturday
From its website: "CrossFit for Hope is a new CrossFit Fundraiser. CrossFit for Hope will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. We will perform a workout on Saturday, June 9th for this great cause. See workout details below. If you would like to try and raise money for this event, please click on the link below to register and be sure to choose CrossFit Covington as your affiliate." Click Here |
FOLLOW A COVINGTON LEGEND AND HIS NEW BOAT
Captain Don Sanders has loved life on the river since he was a young boy growing up in Covington. He shares wonderful tales of swimming in the Licking River where his love for the water first began. Now, he's got himself a new boat called "The Rafter Clyde" and as he journeys from up north back down south, you can follow along on Facebook.
To follow along, click here
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HEADLINES
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Comair crash victim's Triple Crown dreams live on Herald-Leader
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Churchill experts believe I'll Have Another can win the Triple Crown Courier-Journal
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Kentucky expanding veterans cemeteries to meet need Herald-Leader
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46% of Americans are "young Earth creationists" Gallup
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Coal mine's trouble may just be starting Courier-Journal
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College World Series
UK and Kent State played an epic 21-inning game Friday night with the Wildcats finishing on the losing end...
21-inning game brings throwback coverage Herald-Leader
Amazing trivia from the game Herald-Leader
Kentucky is now in the loser's bracket in the Gary, IN regional.
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HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY COVINGTON!
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AND REMEMBER...
IF IT HAPPENS IN COVINGTON...
YOU'LL READ ABOUT IT AT THE RIVER CITY NEWS!
IF IT HAPPENS IN COVINGTON...
YOU'LL READ ABOUT IT AT THE RIVER CITY NEWS!
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