Work to begin on US 25 at Mubea entrance; $830K improvement project to provide two-way left turn lane
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) announces construction is scheduled to begin Monday, Sept. 17, on a $830,308 project that will…
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Erlanger Fire/Ems Department receives $171k grant for purchase of ‘breathing apparatus’
The Erlanger Fire/EMS Department has received a 2017 Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant in the amount of…
Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development gets KAGC’s top marketing, public affairs honors
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development’s Office of Marketing and Public Affairs won the Communications Office of the Year title…
Lawmakers already preparing legislation for 2019 General Assembly; take a look at what’s in the hopper
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2019 General Assembly doesn’t convene until January, but lawmakers have already prepared more than…
Governor declares September ‘Bourbon Heritage Month’ in Commonwealth, honors signature industry
On the heels of the new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center opening in Louisville, Gov. Matt Bevin praised Kentucky’s signature…
Chinese soybean imports from U.S. to hit ‘historic lows’ by November but may increase a bit in early ’19
The Rural Blog Chinese soybean imports from the U.S. to hit ‘historic lows’ by November, but may increase a little…
Covington to renew City Hall lease, look for options; ‘In another five years we will be out of this building’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter With the City Hall building’s lease up for renewal this October, City Manager David Johnston…
State Legislative Ethics Commission recommends update of laws to General Assembly
Kentucky’s Legislative Ethics Commission has unanimously approved several recommendations for the General Assembly to update the state’s legislative ethics law. …
$10.5 Million in Abandoned Mine Lands Pilot Grants announced for economic development, job creation in Eastern Kentucky
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers, R-KY and Gov. Matt Bevin today announced two grants worth $10.5 million to spur economic…
Gov. Bevin promoting Kentucky, recruiting business this week on trip to Japan and Republic of Korea
On an economic development trip this week to East Asia, Gov. Matt Bevin is strengthening ties with Japan and the…
Riverfest rules for downtown Covington, Devou Park Sunday, includes parking restrictions, road closures
Familiar restrictions designed to ensure safety and orderly traffic flow will be put in place in the northern part of…
Covington City Commission approves $100K project to fix Caroline Avenue underpass seepage
Pedestrians who walk under the Caroline Avenue underpass in Latonia have a choice: Step out into the street for a…
Kentucky League of Cities presents Rep. Adam Koenig with ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’ award
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Rep.e Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) with a 2018 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award. KLC…
Pension plans show positive earnings for fiscal year on investments, though unfunded liability remains
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While there is a still a major unfunded liability among Kentucky’s public pension plans, the…
Covington focused on financial management; audit committee to meet quarterly, provide transparency
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Muhammed Owusu learned of Covington’s financial issues, he may have had second thoughts about…
Kentucky Department of Tourism first in nation to launch state cooperative Google program
The Kentucky Department of Tourism, the official agency responsible for promoting the Commonwealth as a travel destination, has launched the…
Covington offers iWorQ phone app and online tool to allow residents to report infrastructure problems
Covington is encouraging its residents to use an online tool and phone app to report infrastructure problems like potholes and…
Gov. Matt Bevin tells Lincoln Day Dinner crowd that ‘you bet I’m running again’; ‘there’s a lot to do’
Gov. Matt Bevin received a standing ovation from a Republican gathering upon announcing Saturday night that he was running for…
Annual Heritage Day Celebration at Railroad Depot Park by Erlanger, Elsmere, Historical Society
The Erlanger Historical Society’s 27th Annual Heritage Day Celebration is Sunday, September 16 from 1-5 p.m. at the Railroad Depot…
Briefs: Kim Kitchen is Pioneer Award recipient, HONK Blitz Build, lots of development in Fort Mitchell
Kim Kitchen was presented with the Kenton County Fiscal Court’s Pioneer Award this week. Kitchen is a Registered Nurse at…
Interstate projects in Ohio, KY to impact travel this weekend; Donaldson ramp, Lytle Tunnel closures
NKyTribune staff Interstate projects are expected to have a major impact on traffic on both sides of the Ohio River…
Covington needs contractors for home repairs; seeks bids for several small projects totaling $300,000
Covington is looking for contractors to bid on $300,000 worth of small projects to help homeowners do emergency repairs. The…