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…
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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…
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…