City of Covington sets rules for downtown, Devou Park during Sunday’s Labor Day weekend fireworks
Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the 49th annual Labor Day…
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Road report: District 6 reports work in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties this week
Staff report Projects below have been reported by KYTC District 6 for this week, though inclement weather or other unforseen…
Government briefs: News this week from Edgewood, Lakeside Park, Florence, Boone and Kenton counties
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Susan McDonald, from Live Well NKY, came to the Edgewood meeting Monday night…
Kenton Co. Attorney Stacy Tapke named to attorney general’s first Child Support Advisory Council
The Kentucky Attorney General’s office has announced appointments to the first-ever Child Support Advisory Council. The Council is made up…
State releases county unemployment data for July 2025; Boone, Campbell among lowest jobless rates
Unemployment rates fell in 73 counties, rose in 35 counties and stayed the same in 12 counties between July 2024…
Assistant Campbell Co. Administrator Justin Otto named to FEMA University’s elite training program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Disaster and Emergency Management University has announced its 2026 Executive Public Information Officer…
Covington fire stations join local initiative to collect, properly dispose of lithium batteries
Cincinnati Recycling and Reuse Hub has equipped local fire departments as community collection points for lithium batteries throughout Greater Cincinnati…
Kenton Mayors’ Group: Talk gravitates to potholes and state road maintenance within cities
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Kenton County Mayors’ Group met Saturday morning in Ludlow with Villa Hills Mayor…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Ft. Mitchell, Park Hills, Florence, Covington, Campbell County
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT MITCHELL James Parsons, from Keating, Muething, and Klekamp, came to the Fort Mitchell council…
DOCJT graduates 23 from Academy of Police Supervision Class 103, including six from NKY
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) on Friday announced that 23 law enforcement officers from agencies across the…
KYSTATS latest report shows Commonwealth’s unemployment remains steady at 4.9%
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2025 unemployment rate was 4.9%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman named chair-elect of National Lieutenant Governors Association
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was elected chair-elect of the 2025–2026 Executive Committee of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA)…
Dayton approves Phases 2 and 3 of Riverwalk project at Riverfront Common, a $2.2M project
The Dayton City Council approved a contract with Prus Construction Company at its meeting on Tuesday night to construct Phases…
In advance of Labor Day holiday, KY to participate in nationwide ‘Drive Sober’ initiative Aug. 13-Sept. 1
As Labor Day approaches, Kentuckians are reminded to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober, designated…
Florence to host rededication of newly renovated Boone County Veterans Memorial August 23
The City of Florence is inviting the public to a rededication ceremony for the newly renovated Boone County Veterans Memorial…
Road report: KYTC work in progress this week on Boone, Kenton and Campbell roads
The following work is planned on Boone, Kenton and Campbell roads by KYTC District Six. Inclement weather or other unforeseen…
Government briefs: Roundup of news — Independence, Edgewood, Erlanger, Boone County, Fort Wright
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE After a brief executive session, Independence City Council made a motion to proceed…
Covington offering free interactive seminars available to city’s residents and business owners
The City of Covington is offering engaging, interactive seminars led by expert staff from the City’s Fire, Police, Public Works,…
Motorists advised of daytime single lane closures along Dixie Highway in Kenton County Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of various single lane closures on Dixie Highway (U.S. 25) in Kenton…
CBP, FDA joint operation intercepts more than $3.5 million in counterfeit pharmaceuticals at Cinci port
During a week-long joint operation between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Food and Drug Administration, CBP officers inspected…
Erlanger names Mark Collier new City Administrative Officer, succeeding retiring Peter Glenn
The City of Erlanger has announced a major leadership transition. Mark Collier, currently serving as the city’s Economic Development Director…
KYTC reports evening lane closures on I-75 and I-71 in NKY this week, crews doing soil boring work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says to expect lane closures on I-71 and I-75 in Northern Kentucky during the evening and…