Gov. Bevin appoints three NKYians to state boards: Matthew Enzweiler, Edwin Dale King, Joseph Schulte
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to state boards and commissions: • Matthew Gerard Enzweiler, of Florence, a…
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City of Wilder to break ground on new fire station, celebrate flag raising at Community Picnic Sept. 8
The City of Wilder will host a groundbreaking ceremony on September 8, at 1 p.m., promptly, to celebrate the upcoming…
Sixth and Scott streetscape project set to start, City says finished look will invite economic investment
Spatial properties … Streetscape appeal … Aesthetic judgments of urban space … The public realm … Visual aesthetic perception. You…
City of Covington puts vacant houses on market, seeks rehab proposals to create single-family homes
Covington is looking for rehabbers to turn three abandoned houses into single-family homes. The City issued three requests for proposals…
Riverfront Commons work begins next week, construction to take lot under Suspension Bridge
The long-awaited construction of the “crown jewel” section of Riverfront Commons begins next Tuesday. Crews from Prus Construction will begin…
‘State of the City’ presentation, ‘slam-dunk’ guest highlight Newport Business Association luncheon
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport City Manager Tom Fromme delivered his annual “State of the City” presentation Wednesday at…
Christensen resigns from Covington Human Rights Commission; Pointe Benton gets flood help
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A man who was recently arrested on charges related to possession and distribution of child…
Covington sets Riverfest rules for downtown, Devou; familiar restrictions address safety, traffic
Enormous crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the annual Labor Day weekend…
Governor candidates Bevin and Beshear don’t agree on expanded gaming, marijuana legalization
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Expanded gaming, including legalizing casinos and sports wagering, is likely to come up again during…
Holiday boating safety: Follow few simple safeguards to make a difference and make Labor Day memorable
By Lee McClellan Kentucky Afield The sun sets earlier each day and the kids are back in school. Summer is…
TANK to hold public meeting on redesign of Northern Kentucky’s bus system; participation encouraged
The public is invited to comment and provide input on proposed redesign of Northern Kentucky’s transit system. The Transit Authority…
Covington Public Works director Davis retiring, led numerous high-profile projects over six years
For Covington Public Works Director Rick Davis, the beginning of construction for two high-profile projects – the “crown jewel” phase…
Mayor Marty Lenof issues statement on Elsmere’s interest in new city building, property negotiations
The City of Elsmere is looking into building a new city building which requires acquisition of property. Word got out…
Sanitation District to realize bond interest savings as Moody’s rating is upgraded; making progress on plan
Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky (SD1) will realize over $23 million in interest savings through the refunding of…
Unemployment rates rise in 99 counties; Boone, Kenton and Campbell among the lowest
Unemployment rates rose in 99 Kentucky counties between July 2018 and July 2019, fell in 15 and stayed the same…
Engineers to draw plans to fix Western Avenue in Covington; transmission lines complicate project
It’s difficult to say exactly when the eastern edge of Western Avenue started dropping. It’s much easier to say when…
Lewisburg RIPPLE Effect project moves forward, public works director, others announce retirement
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The first big wave of Lewisburg’s RIPPLE effect came in Tuesday night. In February, the…
Phase 1 of Ovation project underway in Newport, with music venue, parking garage under construction
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The construction at Newport’s Ovation site has recently commenced, and count Commissioner Frank Peluso among…
Grant allows former Ky. governor Fletcher to start treatment, housing for addicts in 101 rural counties
An organization headed by former Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher will get $6.6 million in federal funds “to establish a center…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations…
Gov. Bevin announces nearly $3 Million in CDBG funding, Campbell County Fiscal Court gets $804K
(Editor’s note: The numbers in this story have been updated by the Governor’s office since the original announcement.) Gov. Matt…
Gov. Briefs: Erlanger adds school zone; Apply for BC Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy; Wilder touch-a-truck
Commonwealth Avenue and Baker Street is now considered a school zone thanks to the City of Erlanger, the Kentucky Transportation…