Northern Kentucky Community Pulse

Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Flood Watch: A flood watch is in effect across Northern Kentucky due to heavy rain from a slow-moving system, with risks of...

Juneteenth Jubilee returns to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center on June 19.

• Opal’s Walk for Freedom kicks off at 10 a.m. with a...

The Covington ABC Board will hold a special meeting on June 18 at 10 a.m. at City Hall to review operations and consider conditions on the Madison...

A flood watch is active for Northern Kentucky as heavy rain threatens localized flooding in low-lying areas.

• Key risks: 1-3 inches possible, with...

• Parking lock-in: 100-year contract reserves 70 garage spots for Butler family and heirs.
• Bookstore relocation: Conveyor Belt Books moves to...

After 15 years as a neighborhood staple, family-owned Gutierrez Deli is closing July 1 after its lease was not renewed, ending a beloved Covington corner spot. Owners plan a bigger return while hosting a farewell block party June 21.

Traffic alert for Northern Kentucky commuters: A crash with injuries has reduced I-75 southbound to a single lane. Expect delays and use caution on the road.

Event Updates

• 🔥 BLINK 2026 Opening Change: Blink Cincinnati will open with a block party at TQL Stadium on Oct. 8 instead of its traditional...

A $125 million project is underway to house NKU’s law school and UK’s medical campus together in Covington.

• Groundbreaking happens Thursday for the...

• Opening shift: Five-block party at TQL Stadium replaces parade, Oct 8 from 4-9 p.m. with music and lights
• Artist boost: Over 90 global creators...

Blank State Spa will open in early 2027 inside the former Eilerman’s Department Store at 608 Madison Ave. in Covington. The multi-level facility will...

Northern Kentucky cities are accelerating housing projects to address shortages, with approvals and RFPs moving forward in Independence and...

Crescent Springs' Lou Hartfiel Memorial Park features a Playground for All™ with Mega Tower® structures, ramped access, sensory activities, and shade...

Residents on West 12th Street are dealing with heavy spillover traffic after I-71/75 ramps closed at 12th Street in Covington.

• Narrow two-way street...

NKY Pride returned for its 17th year Sunday with an emotional tribute, naming longtime advocate Katie Meyer as Grand Marshal. Meyer, who died in April after battling colon cancer, was honored as her family walked in the Covington parade.

Brandon Disabatino must move Conveyor Belt Books from Covington to Clifton this fall after years of declining business tied to the Brent Spence Bridge...

Covington Traffic Pattern Changes

• 🔥 I-71/75 Ramp Closures: The I-71/75 northbound exit ramp to 12th Street and MLK Jr. Boulevard in Covington...

Weekend weather timeline for Northern Kentucky residents:

• Saturday: Muggy 70°F morning climbs to 89°F with light southwest breezes and late-day...

Northern Kentucky commuters should prepare for major I-71/75 disruptions starting June 8 in Covington.

• Northbound exit ramp to 12th Street and MLK...

Northern Kentucky University hosts the Governor's School for the Arts this June, giving local rising juniors and seniors three weeks of intensive...