Kenton Mayors’ Group shares updates on cities; Covington’s Washington has plenty to report
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Kenton County Mayors’ group met at the Crestview Hills city building to share…
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Government briefs: News from Florence, Park Hills, Lakeside Park, Kenton County, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Council approved the reappointment of Janet Kegley, Charlie Rolfsen, and Tom Szurlinsky to…
Florence council to change management of World of Golf, discusses contract with Troon
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence will be changing the management of the World of Golf….
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases September 2025 unemployment report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted September 2025 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The September 2025 jobless…
Newport opens new City Center Garage, in the heart of downtown business district
The City of Newport has announced that its new City Center Garage, located at 11 East 5th St., is officially…
Kentucky’s General fund receipts rise in November after two consecutive months of declines
The State Budget Director’s Office on Thursday reported General Fund receipts rose 9.2 percent in November compared to last year….
City of Covington expands ‘Clive’ online chat agent to serve entire city website
The City of Covington has officially promoted “Clive,” its online chat agent inspired by the 30-foot fiberglass alien perched on…
Cincinnati customs officers seize 30,000 tablets of controlled prescription medication Tramadol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati seized a shipment on December 4 containing 30,000 Tramadol tablets, a schedule…
Kentucky drivers reminded to plan ahead, ‘drive sober or get pulled over’ this holiday season
Kentucky law enforcement organizations across the state will be supporting the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign running…
Walton’s quiet treasure, the Gaines Tavern History Center, well preserved and holding holiday open house
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer Tucked along Old Nicholson Road sits one of Walton’s quiet treasures — an early…
Political Notes: Candidates – Jay Fossett, Amy McGrath, Tarris Horton, Lianna Nguyen
(Editor’s note: As the time for official filing for public office for the 2026 May primary has now opened, this…
Government briefs: News from Fort Thomas, Erlanger, Fort Wright, Boone County, Campbell County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT THOMAS Fort Thomas council voted this week to vacate Mayor Eric Haas’ seat….
Secretary of State announces voter registrations continue to grow, despite off-year
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration continued to grow in November, despite no state elections in the…
Covington secures $750,000 to help neighborhoods, businesses during bridge construction projects
Covington Mayor Ron Washington on Thursday traveled to Frankfort to join Governor Andy Beshear during his weekly Team Kentucky update,…
Northern Kentucky Water District earns KEMI’s Destiny Award for 14th straight year
The Northern Kentucky Water District was recently presented with the 2025 Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) Destiny Award for outstanding…
Groundbreaking set for first single-family homes at Covington central riverfront neighborhood
The City of Covington will mark a major milestone in the transformation of its riverfront, as Funke Real Estate Group…
TANK’s holiday bus offers free rides in December, will appear on every route at a ‘secret’ time
This holiday season, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) is bringing back its “secret” holiday bus, where every passenger enjoys…
KYTC clearing brush on Senour Road in Kenton Cty. tomorrow causing full road closure
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of an upcoming tree and brush clearing project on Senour Road (KY…
Political Notes: Rebecca Reckers, Julie Aubuchon, Kris Knockelmann, Cole Cuzik, Wil Schroder
(Editor’s note: As the time for official filing for public office for the 2026 May primary has now opened, this…
Covington’s annual holiday light recycling program begins Dec. 1 at four dropoff locations
The City of Covington is again calling on residents to help keep reusable materials out of the landfill by participating…
Christmas is popping out all over; celebrations in NKY communities are shaping up
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas season begins. Northern Kentucky area is celebrating, and people…
NKWD customers to begin receiving notification regarding water service line material
Many Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) customers will soon be receiving a notification in the mail regarding their water service…