Covington hears $67M proposal for Central Riverfront; ’25 budget considered
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It looks promising that another new development is going to come to the Covington Central…
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KYTC warning Northern Kentuckians of overnight closures of Dixie Highway beginning Thursday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an overnight temporary road closure on a section of U.S. 25 (Dixie…
State Senate President Stivers appoints ’24 majority caucus task forces; Interim sessions begin today
Senate President Robert Stivers has announced the appointment of Senate Majority Caucus members to the 2024 task forces recently created…
World Peace Bell site fenced in preparation for dissembling and moving the bell, development of site
Staff report The World Peace Bell site in Newport is fenced in preparation for the demolition of the Southbank office…
Sunday read: From The Conversation — a Q&A on pivotal points of Trump conviction
After the May 30, 2024, conviction of former President Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in New York,…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects underway this week — beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports on road projects underway. The schedule is below, though inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may…
AG Coleman selects 12 counties by random drawing for post-election audits; Campbell among them
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Russell Coleman held a public random drawing to select the 12 counties that…
Covington kicks off NKY Pride 2024 with full slate of events planned throughout the weekend
Once a small festival in MainStrasse Village, NKY Pride celebrates its 15th anniversary this week – aka the “crystal” anniversary…
Historic Kenton County Courthouse in Independence undergoing final phase of improvements
Crews recently began demolition work for the final phase of improvements to the Historic Kenton County Courthouse in Independence. The…
Kentucky one of five states chosen to participate in yearlong cohort to support student mental health
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on Tuesday announced Kentucky is among six states selected to participate in a yearlong cohort to…
Government briefs: What went on in Edgewood, Boone County, and Erlanger meetings last week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Martha Horseman, from the Kentucky Transportation Center, came to the Edgewood City Council…
Five from Northern Kentucky among 24 graduates of DOCJT’s ‘sergeant’s academy’ Class 97
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) on Friday announced 24 law enforcement officers from agencies across the commonwealth…
Contract awarded to replace KY’s unemployment insurance system with modern, integrated platform
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a contract to replace the Commonwealth’s antiquated Unemployment Insurance (UI) system has been awarded. Last…
Governor declares Juneteenth (June 19) a state ‘Executive Branch’ holiday, beginning this year
Gov. Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth – a day that commemorates African Americans’ many contributions and long struggle for freedom, justice…
Education and Labor Cabinet releases Kentucky’s April 2024 county unemployment data
Unemployment rate rose in 118 counties between April 2023 and April 2024 and fell in Ballard and Lewis counties, according…
City of Covington budget discussions continue, city’s priorities discussed; affordable housing
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s been a difficult time to budget, said Mayor Joseph U. Meyer. But the city…
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…
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…