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…
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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…
Steve Hayden, resident of historic Licking-Riverside, appointed to fill Covington city commission vacancy
For more than a decade, Steve Hayden has been a fixture in the front rows of the audience at Covington’s…
U.S. Coast Guard, local emergency teams to close Ohio River this weekend; established no-wake zone
The United States Coast Guard Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley will be establishing a no wake zone and…
City of Florence breaks ground for new firehouse on Dream Street, can house 37 employees
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence will have a brand new firehouse soon, hopefully in the…
Walton going all out for 50th year Old Fashion Day celebration, three days in September
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Walton will go all out for their Old Fashion Day celebration,…
Law enforcement honored for seat belt, child restraint enforcement for saving lives on state’s roadways
More than 100 Kentucky state and local law enforcement officers from 91 agencies were honored recently for extraordinary efforts to…
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training announces graduates of two special classes
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) announced the graduation of two special classes for the…
County Planning Commission sets meetings for public input on ‘Our Boone County-Plan 2040 ‘
The Boone County Planning Commission will kick off the Comprehensive Plan Update 2045 process by collecting public input on the…
‘Love The Cov’ sculpture, a gift from Southbank Partners, to overlook river at Covington Plaza
Nashville has its winged “What Lifts You” mural. Chicago has “Cloud Gate,” aka “The Bean.” Cincinnati has its “Sing the…
Public comes out to comment on 4th Street bridge; city takes first step for CCR site approval
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After a week to look over the proposals, residents wanted to, once again, voice their…
Kenton Co. Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office named Office of the Year during KPC annual conference
Attorney General Daniel Cameron recognized the state’s top prosecutors on Wednesday for their outstanding service and sacrifice. During the annual…
Boone County names Laura Pleiman as head of Community Services and Programs, expanding role
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter New County Administrator Matthew Webster announced his plan to reorganize the Human Services department…
Kenton County Mayors’ group discusses shortage of School Resource Officers for public, private schools
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors discussed the difficulty of acquiring School Resource Officers, in all schools…