City of Covington IT director recognized by peers as a ‘rising tech star’ for digital transformation efforts
Within City Hall, “I don’t know, ask Kendall” has been a common refrain among City employees who go to IT director…
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City of Wilder to host groundbreaking for new 3-acre City Center Park behind the city building on Sunday
The City of Wilder will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, October 13th at 1 p.m. to welcome the latest…
Northern Kentucky Water District’s improved credit rating to net $500,000 savings on bond issue
Northern Kentucky Water District has received an improved credit rating on the issuance of bonds in a transaction structured by…
More Covington police and fire personnel take retirement, resign; financial ordinance proposed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s starting to sound a bit like a broken record, as once again, Covington City…
Mitch McConnell, Rand Paul touch on impeachment issue in speeches to Federalist Society in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Both of Kentucky’s U.S. Senators weighed in on the impeachment inquiry involving President Donald Trump…
Covington seeks input on waste, recycling collection, looks for feedback on current, new services
The City of Covington is asking residents whether it should create new programs or expand existing ones geared toward specific…
Fences block access to Riverfront Commons construction site, murals, amid safety concerns
Visitors who want to get an up-close-and-personal look of The Roebling Murals at the Covington Waterfront will be unable to…
Take a look at how the highway safety traffic enforcement campaign on I-75 worked on its first day
Police officers from the Covington, Erlanger, Fort Mitchell, Kentucky State Police, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, and Kenton County Police Departments began…
Three historic districts among Kentucky places listed in National Register, one in Newport, one in Bellevue
Three historic districts from Kentucky have been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2019, with a fourth…
Elsmere schedules open house Oct. 8 at Senior Center to present renderings for new City building
The City of Elsmere will hold an open house at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Elsmere Senior Center…
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…
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…