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…
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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…
Funds will go toward ‘eliminating barriers’ that contribute to child hunger in Kentucky
By Tim Thornberry Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is one of just a few states that will be on the receiving…
Covington City Commission approves tax increase on insurance premiums to cover capital costs
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter The Covington City Commission has approved a two percent increase in its tax on…
Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously passes right-to-work ordinance, first in the region
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Boone County Fiscal Court unanimously approved a right-to-work ordinance Tuesday, making it the first…
Urban Partnership’s effort to create BID special district in Covington shelved for ‘re-thinking’
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter The Covington Business Council and the Urban Partnership have pushed the “hold” button on…
Boone County set to approve right-to-work ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting; expecting big crowd
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Boone County Fiscal Court appears poised to approve a controversial right-to-work ordinance at Tuesday’s…
Capitol Notes: Flurry of bills pass Senate and House as 2015 session nears an end
Lawmakers are now in a nine-day recess and will return to the Capitol for the final two days of the…
Capitol Notes: Anti-heroin provisions pass; lawmakers crack down on gambling halls
Sweeping changes to the treatment and prosecution of those involved in Kentucky’s heroin trade were unanimously approved by the House…
Legislation to update state’s child booster seat requirements clears major hurdle in Senate
Efforts to make sure older children are properly secured while riding in a vehicle cleared a major hurdle this morning…