Covington Mayor Washington announces Housing Development Taskforce members
Mayor Ron Washington has selected the of members of the City’s newly formed Housing Development Taskforce. “This critical taskforce is…
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Beshear says Trump ups risks by confusing chain of command in LA protest response
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern In the wake of tension between the White House and and elected officials in California,…
Covington, City’s Covington Public Schools collaborate to improve, increase youth recreation opportunities
The City of Covington will collaborate with Covington Independent Public Schools to develop, expand, and improve Covington’s youth programming and…
A Newport summer tradition, Italianfest set to return to city’s Festival Park June 12-15
Italianfest, one of Northern Kentucky’s most beloved summer traditions, is returning to Newport Festival Park from June 12-15. Set along…
City of Covington seeking community input on CDBG, HOME programs; hearing June 24
Over roughly a month – now through July 10 – the public has an opportunity to weigh in on how…
Ten-day closure scheduled for Clay Wade Bailey Bridge starting Friday, June 13
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of a 10-day closure of the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge for ongoing…
Government briefs: News this week in Boone County, Ft. Mitchell, Edgewood, Independence, Erlanger, Ft. Wright
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Boone County Commissioners listened to the first reading of an ordinance approving…
Gov. Andy Beshear calls Trump’s plan to shut down Americorps ‘shortsighted and illegal’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear issued a statement after he and several state attorneys general secured a…
Fun-filled pool program for kids in Covington will provide relief from summer temperatures
Just in time for relief from climbing temperatures, Covington Parks & Recreation has a fun-filled pool program for kids in…
City of Florence announces return of Movies in the Park with Inside Out 2 June 13
The City of Florence has announced the return of Movies in the Park in June. Community members are invited to…
KYTC announces 45-day closure of portion of Kenton County’s Bristow Road beginning June 15
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of a 45-day closure of a portion of Bristow Road (KY 1303)…
City of Covington’s efforts to stabilize, restore historic Frank Duvenek house nearing completion
For years, the entire back half of world-renowned artist Frank Duveneck’s boyhood home sat directly on the ground – no…
Road Report: KYTC District 6 cites road work expected in area this week — beware detours, closings
KYTC District 6 reports work being done in the region this week, noting that inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances…
Government briefs: A round up of happenings in Taylor Mill, Campbell County this week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter TAYLOR MILL Dr Jodi Heekin cut the ribbon on her new, improved animal hospital…
Separate road repairs to close sections of Main Street, Green Road in Walton beginning Monday
CSX Transportation will close a portion of Main Street (U.S. 25) in downtown Walton in Boone County beginning Monday, June…
Aerospace and aviation careers in state now highlighted on Futuriti.org — includes nearly 40 companies
Kentuckians now have a new way to learn about the emerging high-demand careers within the Commonwealth’s aerospace and aviation industry….
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board funds projects around state, including one in Campbell Co.
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $4,386,001 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly…
SD1 reduces Stormwater Fee for fourth time in five years, freezes tap fees to support NKY housing
The Judges-Executive of Campbell, Boone and Kenton counties voted to approve Sanitation District No. 1’s (SD1) fiscal year 2026 operating…
Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne announces 2025 interim task force membership
As Kentucky lawmakers prepare for next year’s 60-day legislative session, House Speaker David Osborne announced the membership of this year’s…
June town hall meetings will cover Kentucky’s foster care system; NKY event set for June 16
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The public is invited to participate in a series of virtual town hall meetings in…
Covington’s Preservation Excellence Awards honor projects, people for rehab of historic properties
To see how those with a passion for historic preservation can turn historic buildings into exciting modern uses, check out…
State Budget Director John Hicks reports year-to-year decline in latest General Fund receipts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Office of State Budget Director reported Friday that March and April General Fund receipts…