Convicted child molester found guilty in Kenton County of 62 additional felonies for child sex crimes
NKyTribune staff A convicted child molester who was already sentenced to 45 years in prison was found guilty of 62…
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This Week at the Capitol: With only a few days left in session, activity picking up — here’s an update
While issues of the day command much of the focus during sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly, lawmakers also find…
Nick Sandmann’s dad asks legislature to support bill protecting minors from social media harm
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to criminalize posting personal identifying information online for purposes of intimidating, abusing, threatening,…
Pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new driver’s licenses begins in early April in Franklin, Woodford counties
The pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new, secure driver’s licenses, spearheaded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is scheduled to begin in…
KYTC asks organizations to shed light on work zone safety during National Work Zone Safety Week
The Bluegrass will soon be glowing orange with the help of local businesses shedding light on the importance of work…
City of Covington crafts debt management policy; hires consultant to help collect back taxes
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In April 2017, the City of Covington received its credit rating from the Moody’s financial…
Lewisburg ‘wins’ rights to The RIPPLE Effect; City to help implement public-private ‘Thorofare Project’
A vote of the Covington City Commission formalized what had already been unofficially announced: The first big splash of The…
Interstate rehab project set to begin in Boone County on I-75 between Mt. Zion and Kenton County line
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of an interstate rehabilitation project…
Rubber-modified asphalt grant funding available to Kentucky counties for road projects
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced that Rubber-Modified Asphalt Grant funding will be made available to counties…
This Week at the State Capitol: Bills begin arriving on governor’s desk, including school safety; others advanced
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2019 session passed a major milestone this week as bills passed by both the Senate and…
Conservation officers boat supplies to residents stranded by flooding in Buckhorn Lake headwaters
Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are teaming with The Servant’s Closet and Leslie County…
KY Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbying spending at all-time high for odd-year session
Although the General Assembly met for only four days in January to begin the 2019 session, lobbying spending hit $2.2…
American Heart Association honors Covington ambulance crew’s fast, precise work with award
EDITOR’S NOTE: A three-man ambulance crew with the Covington Fire Department received an award Wednesday from the American Heart Association….
Covington’s new ‘Market Garden’ law lets urban farmers sell harvest; Sunday alcohol sales approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Community gardens will now be going to market. In other words, those who are growing…
State of the City of Newport: Much accomplished in 2018 and the future continues to look promising
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The City of Newport accomplished a great deal in 2018, and the future also looks…
Fort Mitchell wins friendly wager with Pikeville (thanks Tigers!); losing delegation visiting March 1
City of Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman and Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter made a friendly wager on the Kentucky Class…
KYTC District 6 provides a road report update of 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…
Wanted: Dinner hosts for low-key confabs discuss the future of the IRS site in Covington
The next phase of Covington’s efforts to solicit the public’s ideas for the soon-to-be-vacant 23-acre IRS site is banking on…
Kentuckian Kelly Craft nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to United Nations by Pres. Trump
President Donald Trump has announced that he will nominate Kentuckian Kelly Craft, currently U.S. Ambassador to Canada, as U.S. Ambassador…
Covington considering changes that city leaders say would strengthen Fiscal Stability Ordinance
Three times since Covington created what it called the Fiscal Stability Ordinance in 2015, two different City Commissions have voted…
ORSANCO won’t eliminate its Pollution Control Standards for Ohio River; to seek public comments
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) has authorized its Pollution Control Standards (PCS) Committee to proceed with a…
Covington’s Lewisburg neighborhood wins RIPPLE funds; plan includes $2.8 million private investment
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A physical gateway arch. Streetscape installations. The acquisition and reconstruction of four properties. Then there’s…