Daily editionThursday, October 15th, 2026
Good morning, Covington.
The 5AM Covington Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of October.
Community
Baker Hunt Gardens is hosting its Planting for the Future campaign where community donations are matched by the Mary and Paul Hemmer Jr. Family until Oct. 19 — the funds will help buy tools, plant native gardens, and provide mulch to ensure the garden welcomes future visitors.
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Culture
The 55th Northern Kentucky Marching Band Festival was held today at Campbell County High School with 16 bands competing from Kentucky and Ohio.
Beechwood High School was named Grand Champion, Highlands won first in Class AA, and Scott High School earned Fan Favorite honors.
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Fans in Cincinnati learned that the R&B tour featuring Chris Brown & Usher on Oct. 24 was canceled at Paycor Stadium to let the crew rest after many sold-out shows.
Other cities also saw cancellations, and fans are advised to check official updates.
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Government
The City of Covington held a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at Barb Cook Park (2709 Ashland Ave in Latonia) to celebrate the new permanent restroom building funded by the Community Development Block Grant, enhancing convenience for park users.
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Health
Local hunters in Covington are advised to learn heart attack and stroke warning signs and plan how to get help before heading out this fall.
The American Heart Association recommends discussing risk factors with a doctor and checking where EMS is available.
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Kentucky Voices for Health advises residents to verify their MMR records as the measles outbreak reaches 157 confirmed cases across the state.
Health officials recommend checking vaccination records (including early doses for infants) to ensure proper protection.
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