Covington supports development plan for former Gateway Hilltop Campus site — with conditions
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After listening to a public hearing last week and further discussing the pros and cons…
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Interstate 471 ramp and lane closures scheduled for travel into Northern Kentucky this week
Bridge work requires the following various nightly ramp closures on Interstate 471: *Close the ramp from south I-71 to south…
Kelly ran for commonwealth’s attorney to restore the public trust and identifies that as his first priority
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter Many people have asked Louis Kelly what his first priority will be when he takes…
In Covington, Rumpke to start hour earlier on brutally hot days in effort to keep crews safe and healthy
On brutally hot days, the garbage trucks may be driving down Covington streets an hour earlier than usual. In an…
Kenton County Animal Shelter to change hours beginning July 1, to be more community focused
Beginning July 1, the Kenton County Animal Shelter will have new shelter hours to offer better services for the public….
Adopt-a-Highway volunteers to ‘Summer Scrub’ roadsides; eligible for Beautify the Bluegrass contest
Throughout the Commonwealth, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Adopt-a-Highway (AAH) volunteers will participate in the scheduled 2018 Summer Scrub cleanup between…
No need to leave town to enjoy a wide variety of entertainment options: Covington has plenty to offer
Sunday is Father’s Day, but there’s no need to take a long, expensive trip out of town to celebrate. Covington…
Covington’s Manager of Analytics & Intelligence goes inside the numbers to drive push for better service
In a second-floor office far from the public eye, the City of Covington’s numbers guru, Dr. Todd Sink, is doing…
City of Covington hearing explains use of $3.6 million Community Development Block Grant, HOME funds
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City residents have until June 25 to study and comment on a plan for how…
KSP takes novel approach to attract recruits; asks for eligible volunteers to claim new Dodge Chargers
The Kentucky State Police have taken a unique approach to recruitment. The KSP Public Affairs Branch issued the following statement,…
Labor Cabinet conducts 23 on-site consultative surveys, saves Kentucky employers $651,000
Last month, the Kentucky Labor Cabinet conducted 23 free on-site visits, or “consultative surveys” for Kentucky employers – correcting 93…
Bellevue enters into agreement with Campbell County P&Z to perform administrative functions
The City of Bellevue has entered into an agreement with Campbell County to perform Planning & Zoning Administration functions on…
Covington officials embrace inclusivity and diversity, will participate in Sunday’s NKY Pride Parade
Declaring that inclusivity and diversity are hallmarks of Northern Kentucky’s largest city, City of Covington officials are gearing up to…
With final spending numbers in, lobbying hits all-time high for 2018 General Assembly session
The final lobbying spending numbers for the 2018 General Assembly are in, and spending hit an all-time high of $10.67…
Federal judge sets trial date for state’s ban on most common type of second-trimester abortion
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A federal judge has ruled that a new law banning a common abortion procedure…
Pew Charitable Trusts: Kentucky at high-risk to see revenues decline if negotiations on NAFTA tank
By Dave Nycaepir Route Fifty Implementation of U.S.-China tariffs or withdrawal from the North American Free Trade Agreement would have…
Boone, Campbell, Kenton counties to enhance Northern Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy
The Boone, Campbell and Kenton County Fiscal Courts are partnering with several key organizations to enhance the Northern Kentucky Office…
The Barlows, fourth-generation residents, to be grand marshals for Union Celebrates America parade
The City of Union has selected Linda and Randy Barlow as the Grand Marshals for the 2018 Union Celebrates America…
McConnell wants legal hemp, no food-stamp work requirements in Senate version of Farm Bill
The Senate Agriculture Committee is finalizing its draft of the Farm Bill, and if Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has his…
Kenton County Planning Commission holding public open house on Direction 2030 comprehensive plan’s land use
The Kenton County Planning Commission’s Implementation Committee will host a public open house regarding the Direction 2030 comprehensive plan’s Land…
Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties approve fiscal year SD1 budget; includes sanitary sewer increase
NKyTribune staff The judges-executive for Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties voted Thursday to approve a 2019 fiscal year budget for…
Bevin names Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Tuesday the appointment of Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, responsible…