Would Covington support a dog park? Meetings seeks input for ongoing Parks & Rec master plan
Does Covington need a dog park? If so, where? How big? What should it look like? How should it be…
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Covington Commission sets priorities for Fiscal Year; storm water management, data security on list
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Noting that “clear, well-written” policies and procedures reflect their values and visions, provide guidance to…
Kenton County Government Center combines history and modern functionality at iconic Covington site
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The new Kenton County Government Center gives a nod to the past with an…
New Covington zoning administrator a good fit; familiar face to lead public works on interim basis
The City of Covington’s new zoning administrator once wrote a 15-page school paper examining a single Bible verse, worked for…
‘Flat Top’ shuts down after 52 years; 1100 miles away, architect who designed IRS center laments closure
More than 52 years after it opened, the federal government’s massive tax processing facility will cease operation this weekend, triggering…
City officials pitch in to assemble meal packs for hungry children during KLC Conference in NKY
City officials volunteered this week to assemble meal packs for children in need. The event was part of the 2019…
Sen. President Stivers to introduce resolution to open investigation into 2015 Purdue Pharma settlement
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, will introduce a resolution on the first day of the…
Tom Guidugli to run for Mayor of Newport in 2020; City Commissioner now serves as Vice Mayor
Tom Guidugli Jr. — a Newport native who during his nearly nine years on the Newport City Commission has helped…
SD1 to terminate $6.2 million loan agreement with Boone County for Hebron sewer system upgrades
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court Tuesday evening approved a resolution to terminate a $6.2…
Go vote, Kentucky! Deadline to register is Monday, October 7; Election Day is Tuesday, November 5
As the November 5 election approaches there is still time to register to vote and to have your voice heard….
Newport board meeting highlighted by retirement of key staffer, promotions of eight policemen
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The retirement by a key staff person in the fire department and the promotions of…
Covington property tax payments due by Oct. 15; city keeps rate the same for 3rd year in row
Property tax bills have been sent to Covington residents and payment is due by midnight Oct. 15. Residents have five…
Legislators honored: Koenig, Moser and Santoro by the KY Chamber; Schroder by League of Cities
Rep. Adam Koenig, Rep. Kim Moser, and Rep. Sal Santoro were presented the Chamber MVP Award by Kentucky Chamber Senior…
Gov. Bevin releases log of official (not unofficial) trips on state-owned aircraft, to be posted on website
Staff report Gov. Matt Bevin released a log disclosing the purpose of his official trips using state-owned aircraft in light…
Kentucky League of Cities honors Ft. Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman as Elected Official of the Year
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman is the sole recipient of the 2019 Elected Official of the Year award that will…
Licking Greenway years in making; ceremony completes Phases II, III of hiking, biking trails
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Covington ceremonially cut a ribbon on Tuesday to close the books and signify the official…
Florence 3rd Quarter Report includes development projects completed, underway, in the pipeline
NKyTribune staff The City of Florence has provided its Third Quarter Report on development projects recently competed, currently underway and…
Fee for parking at RiverHaus begins Sept. 19; special, ‘free’ deal lasted eight months longer than expected
A special, temporary agreement that allowed free parking on evenings and weekends at the RiverHaus construction site in MainStrasse Village…
Dept. of Fish and Wildlife monitoring Lake Cumberland water conditions; heat stressing fish
Biologists with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are closely monitoring water conditions at Lake Cumberland with fish…
State of the Judiciary: Justice Minton talks business courts, speeding processes, redistricting, more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Improvements to Kentucky’s judiciary and a look toward the future were all part of the…
Justice Secretary Tilley calls overcrowded jails a ‘powder keg’ in KY; too many lower-level felons jailed
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Justice Secretary John Tilley called jail overcrowding the “true crises of our time” and a…
Covington freezes property tax rates again but officials say state pension mandates bode ill for future
Covington’s property tax rates for calendar year 2019 will remain the same for the third year in a row. The…