Covington commissioners name Corey Deye as interim fire chief; approve two studies for IRS site
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After the resignation of former Fire Chief Mark Pierce last week, the city’s commission unanimously…
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It was a parade of dogs, taking the walk from the old-to-new Boone County Animal Shelter
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter There was no band. There was no fanfare, no children eagerly awaiting candy to…
Annual holiday lights recycling success: Covington, 625 lbs.; Kenton, 3264; Campbell 1213; Boone 763
Sometimes tipping the scales a little heavier than the year before is a good thing. So it is with the…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork underway in the region this week; beware of delays and closures
KYTC District 6 reports roadwork expected on regional roadways this coming week. Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur,…
Covington Fire Chief Mark Pierce announces retirement following 30-year career
After a nearly 30-year career with the Covington Fire Department and almost six years as its chief, Mark Pierce is…
Florence council hears city administrative officer proposals for new positions, raises for mayor/council
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence City Administrative Officer Joshua Hunt announced that he has a proposal for replacing…
City briefs: Elsmere hosts ‘students government,’ Florence retirement, hire; Boone Mental Health event
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter City of Elsmere The city of Elsmere held its annual students in government meeting…
NKY Port Authority approves new policy requiring projects to adhere to local jurisdictions’ standards
Staff report The Northern Kentucky (NKY) Port Authority Board of Directors approved a new policy Tuesday that will require development…
Kenton mayors hear concerns about legislature’s proposals to adjust Homestead Exemption Act
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors met Saturday to compare notes on events happening in their cities,…
KY National Guard selected Top Command for first time, for ‘readiness, physical fitness, and training’
The Kentucky National Guard was named, for the first time, the 2023 Association of the United States Army’s best National…
Boone County Fiscal Court holds town hall-type caucus meeting to listen to residents
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter As part of a continuing gradual change in protocol, the Boone County Fiscal Court…
Covington incentives help five new business, five commercial properties with rent, façade upgrades
A pet grooming and retail business, a family-owned Nepalese restaurant, an Hawaiian-inspired restaurant, and an historic building poised for a…
Kenton County names contractor for its new farmers market pavilion in Independence
The Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved Schrudde & Zimmerman Inc. as the contractor for its planned farmers market pavilion…
News briefs: Park Hill to help with event; Taylor Mill gets new vehicles; Kenton County treasurer to retired
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills Liz St Onge, president of the Park Hills Civic Club, talked to…
Covington Commission wants audit for fire dept. and homeless shelter; reports on Port Authority, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The Covington city manager, as well as the Mayor and the Board of Commissioners wanted…
KY’s January revenue jumps more than $56.8 million over previous year; sales tax receipts hit record
The Office of State Budget Director on Monday reported January’s General Fund receipts totaled $1,344.8 million. The revenues were 4.4…
City of Edgewood named Liability Grant recipient from the Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented the City of Edgewood with a 2023 Liability Grant. The funds enable KLC…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work being done on area’s roadways this week; be mindful of workers
KYTC District 6 reports on projects expected to happen on the region’s roadways this week, though inclement weather or other…
State Auditor Allison Ball opens application period for paid summer internship program for college students
Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball announced the application period has now opened for participation in its annual paid…
City Briefs: Florence site plan, Erlanger acquires property, Boone zoning issues, Ft. Wright speeding
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence Florence city council passed the second reading of an ordinance approving a concept…
Covington to hold public hearing February 15 to gather input on use of federal grant money
Covington will hold a public hearing next week to ask residents how it should spend a few million dollars it…
City Briefs: Edgewood discusses KMart demolition, golf carts; Independence deals with zoning
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood City Council discussed golfcarts on city streets at their Monday night meeting….