Covington council approves plan for rehabs of Fifth Street properties and for goats at Goebel Park
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter The Covington City Commission has approved a plan that will help a local real estate…
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Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting grant applications through July 10
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting applications for the FY 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program through July…
Reds join forces with Campbell Co. Solid Waste to help residents recycle electronics during drive
Campbell County Solid Waste is joining forces with the Cincinnati Reds, PNC Bank and Players for the Planet once again…
Calm waters running through Cold Spring after turmoil; indication of smoother sailing ahead?
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter After a stormy first quarter to the year, the city of Cold Spring seems to…
US 62 paving, intersection work Moody to AA starts; work continues from Fourth to Forest, detour remains
Contractors will begin nighttime paving operations along US 62 from Moody Drive to the AA Highway at Maysville this week…
‘The Trooper’ honors Kentucky State Police’s legacy of ‘service, bravery, sacrifice’
The Kentucky State Police has an unveiled a “powerful new symbol” of its history – a bronze statue paying tribute…
Film incentives bill expected to create jobs, attract productions and promote tourism
Gov. Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 340, which will make Kentucky more competitive in attracting film and television productions…
Florence Rotary Club to honor law enforcement at luncheon May 11
State Sen. John Schickel will speak at the Rotary Club of Florence’s law enforcement appreciation luncheon next week in Northern…
Water line concerns brought before state oversight panel for budget consideration
Significant funding could be available in the next state budget cycle for line-item grants to help run water lines to…
NOTICE: Night lane closure on Brent Spence Bridge Thursday
The state Transportation Cabinet has announced a night lane closure for Brent Spence Bridge for maintenance: I-75 – Brent Spence…
Ports of Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky to be re-designated, expanded to include 15 counties
Dedication of the Re-designated Ports of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, hosted by the Central Ohio River Business Association (CORBA) will…
Kenton County needs poll workers; Summe cites absentee ballot availability, changes to polling places
The Kenton County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers for the primary election being held on Tuesday, May…
Ethics Reporter: Advertising spurs 11 percent increase in spending during 30-day session
Special to NKyTribune Lobbyists and their employers reported spending about 11 percent more in the recently completed 2015 General Assembly…
Covington Mayor Sherry Carran imposes ‘partial ban’ on questions at close of commission meetings
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – Mayor Sherry Carran has imposed a partial ban on questions during the “public…
State retirement system to get “actuarial” audit by outside firm; state Chamber calls for more
The Kentucky Retirement System will undergo a level two actuarial audit this summer conducted by an outside firm the system…
Multi-use path at Aero Parkway in Boone County gets new benches thanks to Realtors’ Placemaking grant
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The multi-use path that extends the length of Aero Parkway in Boone County has become…
Harlan County native George Ella Lyon named poet laureate, carries on rich Kentucky literary tradition
Joined by fellow writers, friends, students, teachers and state dignitaries today, George Ella Lyon was inducted by Gov. Steve Beshear…
Governor, Toyota, United Way announce expansion of early childhood academies to 36 more schools
Governor Steve Beshear, Toyota and United Way today announced the expansion of innovative early childhood academies to 36 more schools…
Fort Mitchell appoints Sharmili Reddy as new city administrator, after extensive search
The City Council of Fort Mitchell last night approved the hiring of Sharmili Reddy as their new city administrator. The…
NKU students to host Kentucky Gubernatorial Republican Primary Debate April 22
On Wednesday, April 22, Northern Kentucky University students will hold a Kentucky Gubernatorial Republican Primary Debate. Gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin…
‘To Protect and Serve?’ Relationship between police, communities they serve focus of NKy forum
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor A Northern Kentucky Forum event at the Joseph U. Meyer Center for Workforce Development…
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman’s first 90 days on the job full of challenges, changes and learning
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent The first 90 days of anyone’s new position can be tricky. But Mayor Jude Hehman…