David Rotenstein, Author at NKyTribune

Florence zoning amendment vote exposes rift over outdated codes; demand for truck parking grows

February 14, 2026February 13, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter As the number of tractor-trailers grows on Northern Kentucky highways, so does the demand for…

Hundreds of Holmes High School students stage walkout over immigration crackdowns

February 13, 2026February 13, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter Holmes High School students walked out of class Thursday afternoon to protest the Trump administration’s…

Florence man asks council to block ICE mass detention facilities within city limits

February 12, 2026February 11, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter Roger Berger had a simple question for the Florence City Council at its Feb. 10…

Covington author Kareem Simpson’s new book is all about hidden stories — now revealed

February 11, 2026February 11, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter Covington author and activist Kareem Simpson has a new book out titled “Hidden History of…

Snow and more snow catches city leaders off guard, leaves seniors struggling

February 7, 2026February 6, 20260

(Editor’s note: As snow falls on snow, cities around the region are finding it difficult to deal with sidewalks not…

Does Florence issue enough parking tickets? One resident doesn’t think so — and has data

February 5, 2026February 5, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter Florence Police Chief Jeff Mallery forcefully defended his department’s parking enforcement practices at the end…

Kentucky’s Open Records Act blocks access to important public records, ‘inclination to deny’

February 4, 2026February 4, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune staff writer Daniel Woodie wants to get public records from Kenton County and the City of…

One of Covington’s best ghost stories is hiding in plain sight, but turning the vacant lot to use is something else

February 3, 2026February 3, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune staff writer Each fall, Jill Morenz leads two-hour walking tours of downtown Covington highlighting some of…

Business and community leaders discussed strategy at BE NKY annual forum

January 31, 2026January 30, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter BE NKY Growth Partnership, a regional economic development company, held its annual forum Jan. 30…

Shrouded in secrecy, city announces FBI investigation into Florence finances

January 29, 2026January 28, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The FBI is investigating alleged financial crimes in the City of Florence government. According to…

For Florence City Council, it was business as usual until they went into ‘executive session’

January 29, 2026January 29, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The Florence City Council went into a closed session after quickly completing two agenda items…

Covington acquiring industrial site that has a long and important history, begins new chapter

January 25, 2026January 26, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter There was lots of talk about history during the recent press conference announcing redevelopment plans…

Covington parking administrator found a home for Clive, helped modernize city infrastructure

January 23, 2026January 23, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter Kyle Snyder wears many hats as Covington’s parking guru. “I’m the executive director of Covington’s…

Covington to buy historic eight-acre industrial site, former home of Duro Bag, plans to come

January 21, 2026January 22, 20260

By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington announced plans to buy an eight-acre industrial site at 1301 Madison…

Covington’s many alleys, steeped in history, provide connection between city’s past and its future

January 19, 2026January 19, 20260

By David S. Rotenstein NKyTribune staff writer Covington has some spectacular historic architecture. There’s lots to choose from for fans…

Former Covington funeral home gets a new life as The Bavarian Inn, offers short-term rentals

January 18, 2026January 20, 20260

By David S. Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The Bavarian Inn is poised to become Covington’s MainStrasse neighborhood’s newest short-term rental property….