Covington commission accepts $165k+ restitution from former employee, oks short-term rental rules. . .
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Commissioners drafted and approved a resolution Tuesday night to accept $165,587.53 from a former employee…
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Governor signs bills into law, including Lofton’s law, Lily’s law, juvenile justice and child abuse bills
Staff report As lawmakers make ready to return to Frankfort on Wednesday and Thursday, for the final two days of…
Road report: KYTC District 6 cites work on regional highways this week, look for delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on the following conditions and/or operations this week — and urges motorists to…
Meet Covington Police department’s newest (surprise) recruit, Honorary Officer Kolton Powers, 8
Eight-year-old Kolton Powers has had a rough couple of years. When he was seven, Kolton had an aneurysm and an arteriovenous…
Voter rolls shrink in 82 KY counties; 68 percent of counties have seen registration fall since Jan. 2020
With a recent purge of the voter rolls complete, Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that 82 of Kentucky’s 120…
Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine presented with NKY Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented Boone County Administrator Jeff Earlywine with the NKY Community Award during…
Boone County Fiscal Court gives go-ahead on parks plan for two new county parks
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Boone County Director of Parks, David Whitehouse, came to the regular Fiscal Court…
Governor signs five pieces of legislation that support workforce development, state’s growing economy
Gov. Andy Beshear joined lawmakers to sign five pieces of legislation that support workforce development and the state’s booming economy….
Covington commissioners considering $2m ARPA plan to address homeless and funds for City Heights
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Commissioners heard a proposal Tuesday night for the city to accept more than $2…
Sen. Chris McDaniel: With veto period upon us, a look at some lesser-known legislation before Governor
The veto period is upon us, and numerous bills are now on the Governor’s desk awaiting his action. The Governor…
Jake’s Farm withdraws proposal for Boone County development, may submit new plan with fewer units
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter As soon as Judge Executive Gary Moore opened the fiscal court meeting earlier this…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on region’s highways; watch for delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on work being done on highways this week and urges motorists to be…
Covington Police Department Captain Matthew Winship graduates from FBI National Academy
The Covington Police Department announced that Captain Matthew Winship has graduated as a member of the 285th session of the…
Covington to begin street cleaning April 3; residents asked to check online schedule to avoid interference
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 3. As usual, how…
Governor signs ban on ‘gray machines’ which are unregulated; announces federal energy assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite being a long-time supporter of legalizing expanded gaming and saying he will sign a…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews to begin treating state’s roadsides for noxious weeds
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews will soon begin treating noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state to improve driver…
Covington commission hears Parks and Rec ready to build on momentem, approves fire dept. grant, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last year, the City of Covington’s Parks and Recreation Department produced 16 events, more than…
Erlanger city council votes down proposal to allow running groups on pathways at Flagship Park
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Erlanger city council voted down an amendment to an older ordinance that would have…
Number of children in state foster care decreases significantly as investment in prevention increases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander says the number of children currently…
Two flooded city halls — in Independence and Taylor Mill — almost ready for return to normal
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter When the temperatures dropped like a rock just before Christmas last year, and snow…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on region’s highways; watch for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on projects on region’s roadways and urges motorists to be watchful for closings…
Plan would make Covington’s Fourth Street more bike and pedestrian-friendly with dedicated lane
Fourth Street in Covington could be reconfigured from three lanes to two lanes to make way for a dedicated bike…