SD1 to host free Lunch & Learn series on effective storm water runoff management, registration required
Sanitation District No. 1 is partnering with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension to present a free brownbag lunch and…
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Applications for illegal dump and litter abatement grants sought by Division of Waste Management
The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Division of Waste Management (DWM) is calling for grant applications for two of its…
Fancy Farm this Saturday kicks off political season, focus on gubernatorial candidates; election Nov. 5
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Expect some fancy talking at the Fancy Farm picnic Saturday in western Kentucky as the…
Mitch McConnell makes angry speech on Senate floor in response to critics about election security
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell fired back on his critics from the Senate floor Monday,…
KY Army National Guard deploys 150 soldiers to Middle East for a year for Operation Inherent Resolve
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today More than 150 members of the Kentucky Army National Guard are headed to the Middle…
Unemployment rates fall in 55 Kentucky counties, including Boone, Campbell and Kenton
Unemployment rates fell in 55 Kentucky counties between June 2018 and June 2019, rose in 51 and stayed the same…
Tailored strategy gives Covington economic blueprint, city’s renaissance a ‘Fragile Rebirth’
A 73-minute presentation on Covington’s strengths and weaknesses – and how the City can transform recent economic momentum into long-term,…
City of Covington searches for new, larger home for Engine Co. 2 now located on Parkway Avenue
The process of building a bigger Engine Co. 2 – and finding a place to build it – has begun….
Junior members of KY House form ‘Commonwealth Caucus’ to address needs of ‘everyday Kentuckians’
A group of junior members of Kentucky’s House of Representatives, representing House districts from across the state, announced the formation…
Covington economic development report: ‘A Lot of Hard Truths’ in Garner Economics five-year plan
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter “Control your destiny,” legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch famously said, “or someone else will.”…
Bevin’s pension bill another step closer to passing, as it clears the Senate panel and heads to a vote
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to address the state’s public regional universities and other…
City of Covington offering help renovating exteriors, paying startups’ rent; apply by Friday
Friday is the deadline for small businesses in Covington to apply for the latest round of City funding offered through…
Newport joins several cities in Campbell County as partners in U.S. 27 Smart Corridor project
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport has joined Highland Heights, Fort Thomas and Southgate as Northern Kentucky cities to sign…
Bevin’s pension bill narrowly makes it through the House, 52-46; nine Republicans join in opposition
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to provide relief to regional universities, health departments and…
Diane St. Onge announces pending resignation on floor of State House of Representatives, after pension vote
Fort Wright’s Diane St. Onge announced her intention to resign on the floor of the State House of Representatives on…
Flags are at half-staff to honor retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens
In accordance with the proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, both American and state flags at public office buildings will…
Jay Weber named to Fort Wright City Council, effective now, replaces Mike Hoerlein who resigned
Fort Wright City Council met recently with eleven (11) potential candidates for an opening on the council. Everyone who expressed…
County’s move to former Bavarian Brewery means big changes at two Covington sites
If you see a convoy of moving trucks driving west through downtown Covington the first two weekends of September, here’s…
Day Two of special session: House committee chooses Bevin’s pension plan; floor debate Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Day two of the special session of the Kentucky General Assembly saw Gov. Matt Bevin’s…
Three measures introduced as Kentucky General Assembly special session convenes in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly gaveled in Friday morning on day one of a special session…
Transportation Cabinet awards $16.6M for community improvements, includes $1.5M for four NKY projects
Governor Matt Bevin and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announced a $16.6 million investment to fund 42 transformative community projects…
Six miles of paving projects set to begin in Covington, first in Latonia, then on southeast side
Covington residents should get ready for the smell of fresh asphalt. The City of Covington’s annual repaving program begins July…