Taylor Mill donates firetruck the city doesn’t need anymore to Coon Creek volunteer fire department
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taylor Mill passed a municipal order this week disposing of a firetruck that the…
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Kentucky’s General Fund receipts record 1.9 percent increase in October; Road Fund increases 7.9 percent
The Office of State Budget Director on Friday reported October’s General Fund receipts rose 1.9 percent, or $23.2 million, over…
Covington firefighters use vacant apartments at City Heights to study of fire science, investigation
The fire starts as tiny flames on the stovetop in a City Heights apartment, but its progression is scary. By…
Covington finance director Steve Webb named Finance Officer of the Year, new president of GFOA
Less than 15 months after becoming the City of Covington’s finance director, Steve Webb is earning statewide recognition. Webb was:…
Election 2023: Andy Beshear wins second term as Kentucky governor
By McKenna Horsley The Kentucky Lantern After a heated and expensive campaign, Kentucky voters have decided — they’ve given Democratic…
City of Florence to hold annual Veterans Day Program at Florence Government Center Saturday
The City of Florence will hold its annual Veterans Day Program to honor the brave men and women who have…
Covington expands recycling program using special orange bag to collect hard-to-recycle plastics
The list of items that can be recycled in your curbside cart is about to greatly expand in Covington. The…
Election 2023: Tuesday is Election Day, a time to make your voice heard; know your rights and go vote
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With Election Day on Tuesday, November 7, Secretary of State Michael Adams has issued a…
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…
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….