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…
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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…
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…
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…