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…
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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…
Chief Justice John Minton gives State of Judiciary address, talks about reforming civil justice system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton touched on ideas he’d like to implement during…
Covington launching childhood literacy program to mobilize community to give kids best start in school
The City of Covington The City of Covington next week will formally launch a childhood literacy initiative designed to mobilize…
PSC says natural gas to cost less than a year ago, efficiency improvements can help reduce bills
Kentucky residents who heat their homes with natural gas will see somewhat lower prices at the start of the 2018-2019…
NKyTribune moderates forum featuring candidates in H.D. 65, H.D. 67 races; with video
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Tribune’s fourth and final candidate forum took place Monday, Oct. 29, at Trinity Episcopal Church…
City Explains ‘RIPPLE Effect’ plan to revitalize a neighborhood at open house; residents excited
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter If Steve Ward and other residents have their way, the city’s Austinburg neighborhood will soon…
Covington Rotary honors three first responders for ‘Service Above Self’: Powers, Sanzere, Bowman
Three First Responders from the City of Covington were honored for selfless service today: A police officer who has saved…
NKY groups among nine who received historic preservation grants from Kentucky Heritage Council
Nine grants that will generate investment of nearly $100,000 in historic preservation-related projects have been awarded to seven Certified Local…
NKyTribune’s final forum for legislative candidates is Monday at 6:30 p.m., Cov’s Trinity Episcopal Church
The NKyTribune’s fourth and final candidate forum is Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington. It will…
CHFS, Kentucky Protection and Advocacy reach agreement regarding personal care homes
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) and Kentucky Protection and Advocacy (P&A), an independent state agency that advocates…
Sen. McConnell successfully advocates for Paducah FBI office at request of local law enforcement
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has announced that in response to his request, the Federal Bureau of Investigation…
Unemployment rates drop in 90 Kentucky counties during past year; Campbell, Boone, Kenton low
Unemployment rates fell in 90 Kentucky counties between September 2017 and September 2018, rose in 23, and stayed the same…
Newport schedules street resurfacing through the end of the year — here’s what will get fixed
The City of Newport has announced that the following streets are scheduled to be resurfaced by the end of the…
Absentee voting for November 6 General Election is now open across the state; contact your county clerk
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While many county clerks have already begun allowing in-person absentee balloting for the Nov. 6…