Covington to begin citywide repaving project next week; includes 29 streets in 13 neighborhoods
All or part of 29 streets in Covington are about to get a smoother surface. Almost 62,000 square yards of…
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Boone County Fiscal Court approves widening of Porter Road, thanks to creation of Rural Roads Fund
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Fiscal Court approved the first steps toward widening Porter Road in Boone…
Covington commission discusses renewing current city hall lease, economic development issues, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, it looks as if Covington City Hall’s time in its current home will…
Kenton Mayors discuss ‘Shift’ meeting, how road projects are prioritized in NKY, and want changes
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Several Kenton County Mayors and other officials gathered at Taylor Mill Saturday for their…
Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding Congressional redistricting plan
By Tom Lantern Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday, on whether the Kentucky State House and…
Fort Mitchell announces appointment of interim Fire Chief Dave Slusser as city’s new fire chief
The City of Fort Mitchell has announced the appointment of Dave Slusser as its new Fire Chief. With a career…
Road report: KYTC reports work this week in District 6’s 11-county region, be aware of closings, delays
KYTC District 6 reports the roadwork underway this week in the region and notes that this work is subject to…
Secretary of State welcomes new Americans in naturalization ceremony, honors 29 veterans
Secretary of State Michael Adams welcomed new Americans and honored Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame inductees. The naturalization ceremony in…
Fort Mitchell named 2023 City Government of the Year by the Kentucky League of Cities
Progress, innovation, and community engagement: All three descriptions summarize why the City of Fort Mitchell is the 2023 KLC City…
Florence City Council votes, on first reading, to keep the property tax rate flat; personal property rate down
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Florence City Council set the tax rate for the fiscal year beginning on…
Beshear far outraises Cameron in governor’s race, but that’s only part of the money story
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s campaign outraised Republican challenger Daniel Cameron by more than double the…
Fort Wright City Council approves first reading on annual tax rate; property values have increased
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort Wright City Council voted on their annual tax rate last week, accepting the…
City of Newport allows outdoor dining for bars, restaurants in residential neighborhoods
The City of Newport is taking a significant step forward to support its local bars and restaurants in residential areas…
Boone County commission approves zoning request for 32 acres on Belleview road — to industrial
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Fiscal Court Commissioners listened to the second reading of an ordinance last…
New voter registrations show continued growth — over 7300 added to rolls in August
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that, as November 7 nears, voter registration continues to grow in Kentucky, with 7,391…
City of Florence plans Arbor Day Celebration September 16 at Florence Nature Park
The City of Florence has announced an Arbor Day Celebration to honor the beauty and significance of trees in the…
Covington Urban Forestry, UK Extension to lead Urban Tree Walk: Latonia/Milldale Saturday
Expect to see some unique trees on Saturday when Covington’s Urban Forestry Program partners with the Kenton County Extension Office…
Covington Commission considering remote police, fire testing; proposals heard for four economic projects
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In July, city commissioners listened to a plan to allow police officers to complete their…
Kenton County awarded more than $465k in grants benefiting youth, cybersecurity, waste disposal
Kenton County has collectively been awarded over $456,000 in grant awards benefiting youth, strengthening the City of Covington’s cybersecurity and…
Work begins on bridge overlays at the I-71/75 and I-275 interchange in Kenton County starting today
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office will start a bridge overlay project at the I-71/75 and I-275 interchange…
Road report: No roadwork today, but here’s what KYTC District 6 reports for the rest of the week
No roadwork today, but the KYTC District 6 reports on what to expect for the rest of the week as…
Enjoy the fireworks festivities (a reminder of bridge, road closings) and have a Happy (but safe) Labor Day
Staff report Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th Century as a day designated to…