City of Covington commissioners talk short term rentals, feral cats, budget, personnel and more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The Covington City Commission talked about short term rentals last week and noted a public…
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Covington Fire Department cadet training program aims to create pipeline for new firefighters
Fire officials are seeking four recent high school graduates to become the inaugural members of the Covington Fire Department Cadet…
Secretary of State Adams welcomes 34 new American citizens in Frankfort naturalization ceremony
Secretary of State Michael Adams welcomed 34 new American citizens at a naturalization ceremony Friday in Frankfort, and provided them…
Governor releases 2022 Overdose Fatality Report, marks first decline in four years; 2,135 Kyians lost
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear released the 2022 Overdose Fatality Report on Thursday, showing that while 2,135…
City of Florence to present first of three free summer concerts Friday at Florence Mall
The City of Florence will present the first of three free summer concerts Friday in the lower level parking lot…
City of Covington seeking second round of public feedback on proposed short-term rental changes
The City of Covington is collecting feedback on proposed new regulations for short-term rentals and changes to how rental licenses…
Fort Wright council agrees with concept drawings for the I-75 overpass in the city, with minor suggestions
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Brent Spence bridge project is still going on behind the scenes. At the…
Juneteenth annual celebration to be held at Lincoln Grant Scholar house in Covington on Saturday
The Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission’s (NKCAC) Fatherhood and Lincoln Grant Scholar House programs will partner with St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
Road report: KYTC District 6 provides updates on work underway this week; beware delays, closings
KYTC District 6 reports on road work on region’s highways this week. Be award of delays and closings — and…
Erlanger makes official the appointment of Peter Glenn to city’s Chief Administrative officer
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Erlanger has a new Chief Administrative Officer, who will officially start…
Covington hears concerns on Mainstrasse ‘groping’ incidents; considers bridge, housing, budget, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Six times, as a woman in this area, is “concerning,” said Commissioner Shannon Smith. So,…
Covington Urban Forestry, UK to host “Get to Know Your Urban Trees in Peaselburg” event Saturday
It’s hard to quantify our appreciation for trees, but here in The Cov, we value their dense shade on city…
City of Elsmere administrator Matt Dowling named 2022 City/County Manager of the Year
Elsmere city administrator Matt Dowling has been named 2022 City/County Manager of the Year by the Northern Kentucky City County…
Kentucky State Board of Elections certifies results of May primary, finalizing nominees for November ballot
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The State Board of Elections has certified the vote totals from the May Primary Election,…
City of Newport installs new playground equipment at Buena Vista Park just in time for summer
Just in time for summer and the end of the school year, The City of Newport has been installing new…
City of Florence to present free summer concert series — three nights this summer at Mall parking lot
The City of Florence and Heritage Bank will present the 2023 Summer Concert Series, the ultimate summer evening night out….
SD1 announces 2024 rates, includes second reduction in stormwater management fee
During their annual meeting at Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) on Friday, the judges/executive of Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties…
Sidewalk expansion near Roebling Point gateway in Covington to add ‘vibrancy,’ outdoor dining
A mini-streetscape project designed to energize a gateway to Covington off the Suspension Bridge will have a side benefit –…
Covington seeking developers, broker for four parcels of former IRS site as new phase begins
The transformation of the 23-acre former IRS site has entered a new phase – the City of Covington is seeking…
Rob Franxman named Assistant County Administrator in Boone County, part of Webster’s new plan
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Rob Franxman has been named Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer. The recommendation was…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbyists spent record amount during 2023 General Assembly
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Final figures for the 2023 General Assembly were released on Tuesday by the Kentucky Legislative…
Boone Fiscal Court divided on question about zoning map change on commercial access to Oakbrook Rd.
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County commissioners listened to the usual collection of ordinances last week at the…