Daily editionTuesday, October 13th, 2026
Good morning, Covington.
The 5AM Covington Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Economy
The NKY Chamber of Commerce will host its Eggs ‘N Issues event on Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 7:30 to 9:15 a.m. at Receptions Banquet and Conference Center South, 1379 Donaldson Road in Erlanger to discuss global trade disruptions and evolving supply chain challenges with local business experts.
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Environment
Covington Urban Forestry Board and the City's Urban Forestry Division invite residents to help young street trees during Tree Week, with a free volunteer event on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Latonia Christian Church parking lot (3900 Decoursey Ave) and no registration needed.
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Government
Kenton County approved $2.1 million in one-time donations for nine service projects supporting local organizations with new equipment and facility upgrades.
The funding is drawn from COLT Funds generated by the payroll tax and will boost support for mental health, intellectual disabilities and aging needs.
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Health
Casey Baker-Romans from the Northern Kentucky Health Department was named to the 2026 Healthy Kentucky Champions class by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky on Tuesday.
She created a vape disposal program now in over two dozen schools (a model for statewide adoption).
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