Daily editionFriday, October 9th, 2026
Good morning, Covington.
The 5AM Covington Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 9th of October.
Community
Horizon Community Foundation recently honored six nonprofit leaders at its 2026 awards luncheon held at the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center.
The event celebrated community champions from Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties (award recipients included executive and board leaders).
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Covington businesses are getting a boost as BLINK 2026 begins in Cincinnati, drawing record crowds across 50 city blocks; the event is expected to benefit local shops in the area.
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Business
Mi Cozumel, a modern Mexican restaurant at Newport on the Levee, will expand its dining space from 5,800 to 8,600 sqft starting in February 2027 to add more seating indoors + outdoors with direct river views for larger groups.
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Culture
Covington artist Dan Shields is showcasing an interactive yarn installation at BLINK Festival at Elm Street Plaza next to the Convention Center in Cincinnati.
The exhibit — which invites visitors to play and create a constantly evolving art piece — runs nightly from 7-11 p.m. until Oct. 11.
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Education
The Emerson sisters reinforced safe driving in the Kentucky Safe Teen Driving Challenge.
Haylee finished fifth and earned a $1,000 prize at a ceremony held by the Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety, while Emily continues to set a high driving score + strong example for peers.
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Notre Dame Academy appointed alumna Emily Cahill Lusk as director of advancement, bringing her robust fundraising experience (from roles at St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky and St. Elizabeth Healthcare) to lead donor relations during the school’s 120 year celebration.
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Government
Drivers are encouraged to take public buses to reach BLINK as road closures persist due to Brent Spence Bridge construction — the measure aims to ease traffic delays ahead of a Tuesday night sneak peek event.
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Sports
The Dixie Heights football team earned a day off from practice after a 44-8 win over Conner on Thursday in Hebron — a win that moves them closer to a home playoff game.
Senior running back Levi Gilliland rushed for 142 yards in a standout performance.
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Ryle freshman golfer Hayden Li tied for 24th place in the boys state championship at Bowling Green Country Club on Wednesday.
He led local qualifiers by scoring 151 over 36 holes — with rounds of 75 and 76 to finish in the top 25.
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