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…
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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…
Interim mayor of Cold Spring is the old mayor, city attorney re-appointed in wake of resignations
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Meet the new mayor, same as the old mayor. In a special meeting Wednesday, city…
Covington expected to switch trash collection to Rumpke in July, clearing way for recycling as well
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter The City of Covington is expected to switch trash collection firms on July 1…
Erlanger council compromise: 6-5 vote approves the two-attorney deal — one for mayor, one for council
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Questions were asked, speeches were made, but at the end of Erlanger’s city council meeting…
City of Ludlow participates in the Great American Clean Up with ‘Tidy Up Ludlow Day’
Come take part in the Great American Clean Up. The Ludlow Historical Society is coordinating efforts to participate in this…
Erlanger compromise may keep Wichmann on while Mayor Hermes gets to name a new city attorney
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent During tonight’s Erlanger City Council meeting, a compromise deal that would allow long-time City Attorney…
Housing Authority plowing ahead — slowly — on long overdue replacement for Jacob Price Homes
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter Although it’s highly doubtful that the Housing Authority of Covington will finish the centerpiece…
Improved air quality in Campbell, Kenton, Boone counties prompts EPA to revise pollution designations
The Environmental Protection Agency has revised air quality designations for fine particle pollution in five Kentucky counties. Air monitoring data…
Kenton Co. poll workers needed for 2015 elections
The Kenton County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers for the primary election being held on Tuesday, May…
Ethics Reporter: Over $4M spent on lobbying in first two months; advertising now reported
About $4.2 million was spent on lobbying during the first two months of the 2015 General Assembly. In addition, businesses…
Guardian Angel sculpture in Ft. Wright’s Families of the Fallen Garden honors hometown soldiers
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor A “Guardian Angel” bronze sculpture by renowned artist Greg Wyatt, commissioned to honor Ft. Wright’s…
Kenton County polling location changes announced for May 19 primary
Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe reminds voters that 2015 is the year all the state-wide offices are on the ballot,…
New parallel road to Mall Road will improve traffic flow, safety; connect businesses on west side
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor A new road designed to run parallel to Mall Road will not be very long…
Moving along quietly, ‘Duveneck Place’ could be biggest investment ever in downtown Covington
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter For a project with a huge pricetag that may include public buildings like a…
Ludlow Police Department to host second Citizen’s Academy, to help people understand procedures
The Ludlow Police Department will host a second Citizen’s Academy. This 10-week program will begin on April 1 and meet…
Last-minute agreements on key legislation close out 2015 General Assembly session
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2015 session came to a close early this morning after Senate and House members reached an…
Anti-heroin and gas tax bills among legislation approved in final hours of Kentucky General Assembly
Two bills with major implications for NKy were approved in the final hours of the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly: legislation…