Covington tweaks incentives that assisted 30 small businesses last year; goal is to be more helpful
The City of Covington didn’t just talk about helping its small and new businesses in the fiscal year that ended…
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Covington zoning rewrite in need of feedback, website lets the public engage during the process
It’s not too late to help the City of Covington revamp its approach to zoning. A new project website gives…
Direction 2030: Kenton County holding public open house on finding of research on its future
The Kenton County Fiscal Court is holding a public open house on July 22, to display findings of a research…
Covington wants help writing Parks & Recreation long-term master plan for facilities, programs
Covington Parks & Recreation has hired a consultant to help it do some soul searching over the next 10 months,…
Bevin appointments include new Gateway board members; Spike Jones to Law Enforcement Council
Gov. Matt Bevin’s appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions include several Northern Kentuckians. Charles Clifford Coleman, John Baines and Charles…
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…
New law says Kentucky citizens are no longer required to have license to conceal a deadly weapon
Citizens of Kentucky are no longer required to have a license to carry a concealed deadly weapon in the Commonwealth….
As IRS prepares to vacate Covington site, public is invited to evaluate three conceptual plans Thursday
An event Thursday evening will give the public a first look at three conceptual drawings of what could be built…
Summer street-sweeping begins in Covington July 8, schedule is available on City website
The Covington summer street-sweeping schedule begins Monday, July 8. Covington’s Public Works Department has divided the City into 24 sections,…
Governor Bevin says he has votes to pass pension legislation, trying to find best time for special session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin says he has the votes to pass a pension reform plan for…
Martin named new Wilder police chief; Chief Andrew Williams retires after 21 years of service to city
Effective July 1, 2019, Officer Chad Martin will be promoted to the position of Police Chief. Martin has been with…
Rick and Mary Hulefeld honored by Kenton Fiscal Court with Pioneer Award for commitment to children
Rick and Mary Hulefeld, founders of Children Inc., have been honored by the Kenton County Fiscal Court with the Pioneer…
Covington River Sweep volunteers average 45 lbs. of trash; recycling event total is nearly 10 tons
The numbers are in from the River Sweep event a couple of weekends ago: 45 volunteers spent 3 hours picking…
SD1’s Backup Assistance Program offers help for customers affected by sanitary sewer flooding
In light of the recent heavy rainfall and subsequent flooding in the Northern Kentucky region, Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1)…
City of Covington officials say challenging financial environment provides context for budget
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two part series submitted by the City of Covington to explain its…
City of Covington officials say ‘cautious and conservative’ budget designed to move city forward
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of two stories submitted by the City of Covington to help explain its 2019-20…
KYTC releases list of statewide transportation projects to guide decisions on next Highway Plan
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Tuesday released a data-driven list of projects that are candidates for state transportation…
Covington will consider dumping SD1 for storm water; will investigate other options to solve issues
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Mayor Joseph U. Meyer was a kid growing up on Indiana Avenue, he remembers…
Covington mourns retired firefighter; dedicated to public duty, Lt. Dale Brown served for 25 years
Covington firefighter Dale Brown had one motto, and he quoted it often: “Every day may not be good, but there…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that…
Brighter and cheaper: LED lights in parking garages to save City of Covington $50K a year
Drivers will appreciate the increased visibility. Conservationists will love their energy efficiency. Taxpayers will appreciate their longevity and cost savings….
Beshears open ‘Hope Gallery’ exhibit featuring artwork from children served by Family Scholar House
Attorney General Andy Beshear last week joined wife Britainy Beshear, children served by Louisville’s Family Scholar House and the organization’s…