Covington may rethink incentives for developers to offset loss of IRS payroll taxes, added pension costs
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington officials said Tuesday it may be time to reconsider how the city attracts new…
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Beshear joining fight to block FCC’s rollback of broadband protections or Net Neutrality
Attorney General Andy Beshear is asking an appeals court to block the federal government’s retreat from previous broadband protections that…
Good fortune helps Newport gain new tenant at Sixth and Saratoga Street; skywheel progressing
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A bit of good fortune has delivered Newport a new business tenant at the building…
Newport police ask for participation in ‘Connect Newport’ campaign to network security cameras
The Newport Police Dept is still running the “Connect Newport” campaign to network with residents and business owners. The police…
AG Beshear tours Kenton County Detention Center, speaks with inmates in drug treatment program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear was at the Kenton County Detention Center last week…
AG issues opinion that election officials can post list of certified write-in candidates at polling places
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Attorney General Andy Beshear issued a legal opinion this week, saying that it was OK…
Sen. Majority Leader McConnell in Northern Kentucky to tour SETEC, address ongoing addiction fight
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was in Northern Kentucky Friday to tour the…
Covington is looking for input from residents on improvements for Latonia’s Barb Cook Park
The sole of many a shoe has been left thinner by the basketball courts at Barb Cook Park in Latonia…
Covington City Commission on Tuesday approves studies designed to promote economic development
The Covington City Commission moved forward Tuesday night with three studies designed to ensure that economic development proceeds in a…
Major sewer project set to begin in Covington’s Eastside neighborhood, will take months to complete
A $1.2 million sewer project is about to begin in a corner of Covington’s Eastside neighborhood. Workers from SD1, Sanitation…
Upcoming changes to Kentucky licenses allows residents to choose standard or travel credential
NKyTribune staff The credential Kentuckians rely on most to verify their identities will undergo major upgrades in 2019 to enhance…
Tuesday is deadline for independent and other candidates to be on Nov. General Election ballot
Independent candidates and other political organization or group candidates who wish to seek certain offices on the General Election ballot…
New Kentucky State Police cadets report for training; 61 recruits will replenish ranks after 56 retirements
Sixty-one recruits from throughout the Commonwealth and one other state reported to the Kentucky State Police Academy in Frankfort this…
State revenues off to good start for 2019 Fiscal Year with 4.7 percent increase, budget officials say
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State budget officials report the first month of the 2019 Fiscal Year was a good…
Boone County Sheriff accepting applications for citizen’s academy class; begins in September
The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is currently accepting applications for its fall citizen’s academy class. Students of the ten (10)…
Kentucky Supreme Court probes state’s medical review panels, legislation on malpractice lawsuits
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on legislation passed by the 2017 General…
Covington might eliminate green stickers for trash; how that and other changes could impact residents
NKyTribune staff The Covington City Commission is considering the elimination of the “green sticker” program and reducing fines for those…
Covington may change law for low-speed vehicle businesses; waste collection changes also proposed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter They look like souped-up golf carts But don’t call them that. They are much, much…
Kentucky Lottery adds enhancements to Pick 3, Pick 4 draw games — you can be 1-OFF
Several enhancements are in place for popular Kentucky Lottery draw games. One of these enhancements includes a new feature for…
Newport firefighters award $1,000 college scholarships to Newport, NewCath high students
High school graduates from Newport High School and Newport Central Catholic High School have each been awarded $1,000 college scholarships…
History-making Senator Mitch McConnell tells Fancy Farm faithful he intends to run again in 2020
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Already the longest-serving Republican leader ever in the U.S. Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends…
Covington’s Housing Authority awarded $2.2M grant for Jobs Plus Initiative in City Heights
The Housing Authority of Covington has been awarded more than $2.2 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development…