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Covington State Rep. Goes for Leadership Post as Legislative Session Begins

Tue, 01/08/2013 - 08:14 RCN Newsdesk

UPDATE: Simpson was defeated, reportedly by just one vote in his bid to unseat Larry Clark (D-Louisville).

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Prosecutor: No Sign of Heroin Epidemic Slowing Down

Mon, 01/07/2013 - 18:54 RCN Newsdesk

Each week The River City News talks with Kenton County Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders about his weekly e-newsletter that highlights who was sent to prison or got probation in the previ

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Chamber President: NKY in Need of Leadership on Bridge Project

Mon, 01/07/2013 - 07:37 RCN Newsdesk

Steve Stevens, president of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, took to YouTube to call for more leadership in the region's effort for a new Brent Spence Bridge.

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Mayor Carran, New Commission Take the Reins

Sat, 01/05/2013 - 16:02 RCN Newsdesk

There was looking back and looking forward in Downtown Covington Friday night as the city welcomed its new mayor and city commission during a ceremonial swearing-in at the Madison Events Center.

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Massie Files Bill to Repeal Gun Free Schools Act, Explains Vote Against Boehner

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 17:01 RCN Newsdesk

Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie, a Republican from Lewis County, has filed a bill to repeal the Gun Free Schools Zone Act of 1990. “Gun free school zones are ineffective," Massie said i

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Remembering Covington Officer Who Died on Duty 15 Years Ago

Fri, 01/04/2013 - 09:02 RCN Newsdesk

It was fifteen years ago today that Covington Police Officer Michael Anthony Partin was killed in the line of duty, falling from the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge and drowning in the Ohio River below.

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Explained: Downtown Covington's Tax Increment Financing District

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 19:36 RCN Newsdesk

The final ordinance placed into law by the outgoing Mayor of Covington and City Commission is among the most substantial for economic development in the city's urban core, the leaders said on Decem

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Massie Explains "Nay" Vote on Fiscal Cliff Deal

Wed, 01/02/2013 - 12:12 RCN Newsdesk

Northern Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie says the fiscal cliff deal approved by the Senate and the House of Representatives "kicks the can down the road".

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More Winter Weather Headed Our Way

Fri, 12/28/2012 - 08:49 RCN Newsdesk

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for our area, expecting two to four inches of snow to fall Friday evening into Saturday.

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Meeting Aims to Prepare Covington, County Officials for School Violence

Thu, 12/27/2012 - 08:19 RCN Newsdesk

Covington City Commissioner Steve Frank shared on his Facebook page an email from Covington City Manager Larry Klein recounting a recent meeting with local officials on preparations for possible sc

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Food Truck to Open Brick & Mortar Location in Covington

Wed, 12/26/2012 - 09:40 RCN Newsdesk

This story from early October is being highlighted because Pizza Bomba opens its doors Wednesday at 11:00AM. The story first appeared at RCN on October 4.