Garbage rules on number of bulk items relaxed in Covington for areas recovering from floods
Restrictions on how many bulk items of garbage can be set out for pickup are being relaxed this week so…
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Covington’s drop-off event Saturday for e-waste and paper shredding enables responsible disposal
Need to get rid of old TVs, computers and other electronics gathering dust? What about sensitive paper documents you need…
Residents question Cov Commission about flood response; ‘It looked like a typhoon hit down there’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune Reporter After Coleman Stracener’s service in the military, he decided it was time to come back…
Most new laws (total: 198) passed during last legislative session go into effect June 27
Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2019 session will go into effect on June 27. That means…
City of Union accepting applications for annual ‘Celebrates America’ parade, takes place June 28
The City of Union is currently accepting registrations to be a part of the 2019 Union Celebrates America parade. The…
Covington Public Works crews cleaning up damage from weekend storms – ‘It’s everywhere’
Crews from the Covington Public Works Department worked throughout the night Saturday and all day Sunday cleaning up damage across…
Sewer work to close section of Greenup Street in Covington for about a week, starting Monday
Greenup Street will be closed to traffic between Ninth and 10th streets starting Monday at 7 a.m., weather depending. The…
Secretary of State Grimes presents historic notary law updates to Kentucky lawyers
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes presented the updated electronic and remote notary laws to the Commonwealth’s lawyers at the…
New online tools empower residents; faster ways to report property issues, apply for zoning permits
Covington has rolled out two additional online tools that allow citizens to more efficiently interact with the City in two…
River Sweep volunteers needed in Covington Saturday; expect mud, interesting finds, satisfaction
Dozens of volunteers are needed Saturday to clean trash from the Covington banks of the Ohio River. Expect muddy shoes…
Covington City Commission hears first reading on Fiscal Year 2020 budget, which includes challenges
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City Manager David Johnston has said that in his 20-plus years of serving in local…
Newport offering ‘panoramic views, enthusiasm’ with redevelopment of Baptist Convalescent Home site
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The hilltop property of the one-time Baptist Convalescent Home in Newport is being converted into…
Neighborhood Grant projects an eclectic list; program recommends 10 ideas for City funds
A water fountain. A music and soul food festival. A “Little Library.” Sidewalk planters. A tent for a Halloween party….
House Republicans say more changes needed in pension plan; Bevin wants special session soon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite a letter Gov. Matt Bevin sent to lawmakers Wednesday evening with changes to his…
Governor Bevin ceremonially signs HB 158, creating Foster Child Bill of Rights
Governor Matt Bevin ceremonially signed House Bill 158 into law this week at the Kentucky State Capitol. The new law, in part, codifies a foster…
Kenton County Fiscal Court recognizes 2019 Pioneer award honoree Jim Claypool at meeting
Kenton County recognized one of the 2019 Pioneer Award honorees, Jim Claypool, who was presented a proclamation at a recent…
Bevin makes changes to pension proposal; lawmakers still shy of votes to pass the reform
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It appears lawmakers still lack the number of votes needed to pass a bill to…
Covington City Commission approves $3.4 M in CDBG/HOME funds, $150K for small businesses
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The focus was all on the neighborhoods Tuesday night. Two years ago, Covington devoted at…
Scammers posing as ‘State Attorney’s Office’ send phishing email threats with phony complaint
Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert following a Kentucky energy cooperative receiving a scam phishing email appearing…
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms contribution, gift bans in the state Code of Legislative Ethics
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the constitutionality of the contribution and gift…
Kentucky Air National Guard unit to be part of the 75th anniversary D-Day ceremony in Normandy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing is deploying more than 30 Airmen and two…
Accomplished Federal Prisons executive Kathleen Kenney to lead Kentucky Department of Corrections
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley announced Friday that Kathleen Kenney will serve as interim commissioner for the state Department of…