Covington seeks community input on federal grant spending, draft CDBG/HOME action plans available
The public has three ways to weigh in on a draft proposal that outlines how to invest almost $1.5 million…
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Purple People Bridge closed while engineers evaluate damage after sandstone falls from it on Cinci side
Staff report A piece of sandstone fell Sunday afternoon from a pier on the Cincinnati side of the Purple People…
Primary Election is tomorrow — if you haven’t already voted (early and/or absentee), vote Tuesday
Staff report The Primary Election in Kentucky will take place tomorrow. Kentucky conducts closed primaries which means only registered Republicans…
Kenton Mayors group gets legislative update from Sen. McDaniel who cited ‘conservative’ management
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kentucky Senator Chris McDaniel gave an update on the legislative session to the Kenton…
Government briefs: What happened in Florence, Park Hills, Lakeside Park city council meetings this week
FLORENCE Florence city council witnessed the swearing in of five members of the Florence Fire/EMS Department – Ryan Born promoted…
City of Covington opens search for new City Solicitor; current attorney David Davidson set to retire in June
The City of Covington is looking for an attorney to run its legal department. With City Solicitor David Davidson retiring…
Covington’s finances get clean audit for first time in 20 years; six business incentives approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter For the first time in more than 20 years, the City of Covington’s financial books…
League of Women Voters of KY provides VOTE411 voter education tool ahead of May 21 primary
Ahead of the May primary elections, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky (LWVKY) is offering the nonpartisan election resource…
From spaceship house to ‘handsome’ TP dispenser, annual awards celebrate Covington’s ‘quirk’
The theme was not of this world. In a tribute to the City of Covington’s newest public art – the…
Pioneer Award: Kenton County to honor Sister Jean Marie Hoffman, Donna Salyers, Jeanne Schroer
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved this year’s recipients of the Pioneer Award. Now in its seventh year, the Pioneer…
Briefs: What went on at 5 meetings – Erlanger, Independence, Taylor Mill, Edgewood, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter ERLANGER Erlanger city council members clearly had different opinions on whether the city should…
Kentucky General fund receipts increase two percent in April; Road fund increases nearly 10 percent
The Office of State Budget Director on Friday reported April’s General Fund receipts grew 2.0 percent with collections of $1,825.1…
Florence names street in honor of long-time public servant Betsy Conrad as family and friends look on
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Betsy Conrad’s family stood shoulder to shoulder with Florence city officials Wednesday afternoon as…
Covington commission: Academy of Heritage Trades up for awards, business incentives proposed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter “Do you want to share the news?” Mayor Joseph U. Meyer asked. “Sure,” replied Kaitlin…
Weight limit reduced on KY 8 bridge; lanes down to two as precaution after deterioration found
Weight limit reduced on Ky. 8 bridge Lanes down to 2 as precaution after deterioration found After a recent inspection…
Florence couple with Cardinal Dr. businesses object to name change to Tom Gill Way; solution offered
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Last October the city of Florence first discussed a name change for Cardinal Drive…
KCPC to lead three open house events to gain feedback on Comprehensive Plan starting Tuesday
The Kenton County Planning Commission (KCPC) has announced their strategic partner, TPMA, will lead upcoming public engagement open houses for…
Kentucky’s educators drop from 40th to 41st in national average teacher salary, say new KEA reports
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern New reports highlighted by the Kentucky Education Association show that Kentucky educators’ salaries are losing…
Kentucky Division of Waste Management offering counties tire recycling, removal grants
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky counties can now apply for $4,000 in waste tire recycling and removal grants, which…
McConnell announces $37m federal funding for state through the State Opioid Response Grant Program
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Louisville, announced the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will award $37,207,505…
Beshear says ‘Commonwealth’s ties are strong’ in update on European economic development trip
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear discussed his economic development trip to Germany and Switzerland during his weekly…
Covington Farmers Market to return to outdoor home at 425 Madison Avenue beginning Saturday
After a winter sojourn inside Braxton Brewing Co., the Covington Farmers Market returns to the warm outdoors this Saturday, debuting…