City of Covington approves plan to rewrite ‘unworkable,’ one-size-fits-all, zoning code
Navigating the City of Covington’s Zoning Ordinance is not for the faint of heart. Employing a fundamental one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t…
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Farm Bill considered likely to pass by end of the year, as part of a larger budget bill
It seems likely that a new Farm Bill will pass by the end of the year, Harwood Schaffer and Daryll…
Walton’s Joe Dearing, now a Navy officer, teaches innovative tactics at Officers School in Rhode Island
Lt. Joe Dearing applied the lessons learned from Walton to become one of the most elite surface warriors. “My hometown…
Attorney General Andy Beshear files ninth lawsuit against pharmaceutical company related to opioids
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Andy Beshear has filed his ninth lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company stemming from…
Covington Commission meeting: Mayor demands MainStrasse Association ‘wrap up business affairs’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Take action. And do it soon. That was the gist of the Mayor’s strong words…
Newport receives good news from Corporex, work to begin at Ovation site in 2019
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Thanksgiving is still a couple of days away, but residents of Newport received an early…
Frankfort’s Capital Plaza redevelopment timeline pushed up by six months; ‘moving right along’
The timeline of Capital Plaza redevelopment was pushed up six months from its original target date to keep up with…
Florence Community Plaza on Mall Road, created through donation of property, set to open
In 2016, the City of Florence was the recipient of a very generous donation of land on Mall Road. The…
KLC presents Sen. Chris McDaniel with ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’ award at Kenton Mayors’ meeting
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) with a 2018 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award…
Kenton Parks & Recreation, Public Library team up for letters to/from Santa program
Santa Claus letters are coming to town, thanks to a program by Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with…
Covington’s West tells CBC lunch crowd temporary free parking at RiverHaus could start Monday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Economic Development Director Tom West provided an update on city projects at Thursday’s…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet ready to respond to snow, ice season — crews trained, salt on hand
Stocked salt supplies, trained maintenance crews and 1,400 plow trucks are ready to respond during this snow and ice season….
Democrat Rocky Adkins files paperwork to run for governor; announcement today in Morehead
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The element of surprise is gone from Democratic House Leader Rocky Adkins’ “special announcement” today…
SD1 receives state, federal disaster relief for response to historic Ohio River rising earlier in year
Sanitation District No. 1 has received federal and state disaster relief funds for its effective response to historically high Ohio…
Florence continues to be hot spot for development; pipeline bulging with potential prospects of all kinds
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter There’s a 75,000 square-foot building under construction on Doering Drive in Florence that will provide…
Chilton reports that General Fund receipts rise 3.5% in October; Road Fund receipts rise 3.4%
State Budget Director John Chilton reported today that General Fund receipts rose 3.5 percent in October with revenues of $826.0…
Rebuilt riverfront gateway in Covington taking shape, making it safer and more accessible for pedestrians
The $875,000 reconstruction of the western entrance to Covington’s riverfront to make it safer and more accessible to pedestrians took…
Covington gets underway with intensive process for vision for IRS site, hires planning firm
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When it comes to the strategic planning for this city’s IRS site, Mayor Joseph U….
‘Unofficial’ general election vote totals for counties at GoVoteKY.com; results certified on Nov. 20
Unofficial Kentucky General Election vote totals for all counties are available at GoVoteKY.com. Based on that information, statewide voter turnout…
GOP easily maintains control in state House, Senate, but there will be new faces in legislature in January
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Democrats were unable to flip the Kentucky House or even reduce the GOP supermajority, but…
City of Covington asks that all available bells toll in unison — 11 a.m. Sunday — for Armistice Day
The City of Covington is asking that its churches, schools, and any other building with bells to toll them at…
City of Union to host Breakfast with Santa at Union Fire Protection District Dec. 8
The City of Union will host the annual Breakfast with Santa event sponsored by Rainbow Child Care of Walton on…