New streetscape ‘refresh’ aims to bring more inviting look to Covington’s 7th and Madison intersection
On any given night, hundreds of visitors to The Cov walk near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Seventh Street…
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Schickel, Rawlings urge education committee to expand KEES funding to homeschool students
Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, was joined by Laura Edwards, a certified teacher and homeschooling mother of six, along with Rep….
Gubernatorial candidates quarrel over bragging rights for winning opioid settlements
By Aneri Pattani KFF Health News Opioid settlement cash is not inherently political. It’s not the result of a law…
State officials issue health advisory about algal bloom at Alexandria Community Park Lake
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) have issued a harmful algal bloom…
Boone Fiscal Court considers new procedures for ordinances relating to zoning changes
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore prefaced the regular meeting of the Boone County…
Covington (like most NKY cities), announces hours for Trick or Treat — and some safety precautions
Whether you pass out candy or accompany your kids on the annual trek in search of some, here’s the official…
Election 2023: Bowman, Metcalf, candidates for state treasurer agree on one thing — don’t abolish office
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Republican state Rep. Steven Doan of Erlanger plans to vote along party lines in Kentucky’s…
Covington Commissioners updated on plans for new city hall, view concepts; discuss NKY police facility
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter They weren’t there to talk specifics. Not money or timelines. But there was still a…
New Speaker of the House has a Northern Kentucky connection; as lawyer, he represented Ark Encounter
By Bill Straub NKyTribune correspondent The new Speaker of the House of Representatives has a Northern Kentucky connection. Rep. Mike…
Kenton Fiscal Court awards $2 million to support redevelopment of former Drawbridge property in Ft. Mitchell
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Fiscal Court appropriated $2 million to support the new redevelopment of the…
City of Covington hosting Association of Economic Development’s annual Kentucky Forum this week
Important guests from across the state are visiting Covington this week, and the city has a lot to show off….
Campbell County mayor’s group hears update on housing inventory study, regional workforce
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Campbell County Fiscal Court Mayors’ group meets quarterly to discuss issues pertinent to…
Taylor Mill dedicates Volunteer Fire Monument in Pride park, honoring fire fighters from 3 departments
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taylor Mill residents gathered in Pride Park on a beautiful fall Saturday morning to…
Covington’s Vacant Property Incentive to help create office, retail space in historic building at 401 Scott St.
Since its construction in 1865, the year Abraham Lincoln began his second term, the cornerstone building at 401 Scott Blvd….
Election 2023: Meet candidates vying for state auditor — Republican Allison Ball, Democrat Kim Reeder
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter FRANKFORT — Three of the five stories in the old, nondescript brick office building at…
City of Covington to begin leaf pickup October 25; complete information and schedule available online
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree,” wrote English poet Emily Bronte some 200 years ago…
Florence updates ‘sexually- oriented business’ ordinance to be consistent with law, Boone County’s
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence held a special meeting this week to start the process…
Covington calls for new police training facility in NKY, delays change in short-term rental fee application
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The need has been there for years, officials say. Now, the city commission is officially…
Boone Fiscal Court allows short term rentals in the Graves Road interchange
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Boone County Fiscal Court decided last week at their regular meeting to allow…
Covington Forestry program to offer free tree giveaway in effort to expand city’s shade canopy
If you live in one of 12 neighborhoods listed below and want a free tree to plant in your yard…
Taylor Mill commission gets update on progress of new firehouse plans, sees preliminary drawing
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taylor Mill commissioner Ed Kuehne gave an update on the progress of the plans…
NKY Legislative Caucus meets to talk ’24 legislative session; contact your legislator with your concerns
The NKY Legislative Caucus was created in the mid-1970s to promote northern Kentucky in the Kentucky General Assembly. It is…