Covington’s Pike Street gateway gets bold new mural, following advice from 2019 strategic action plan
The south side of a Pike Street building provides a veritable “canvas” for a vibrant new “welcome” to The Cov….
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Walton Mayor proposes training facility for police, firefighters on land donated by Dr. Odell Owens
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Walton Mayor Gabe Brown wants Northern Kentucky to have a training facility for Police…
OKI’s Mark Policinski receives second leadership award from National Association of Regional Councils
Mark Policinski, CEO of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments, has won the National Association of Regional Councils’ (NARC) Executive…
Union to host its annual Union Celebrates America Event on June 30 with parade, festival and fireworks
The City of Union will host its annual Union Celebrates America Event filled with a parade, food, music, and a…
NKY counties benefit through federal Drug-Free Communities program, $2.3M in grants across state
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) will provide $2,375,000 through the Drug-Free Communities…
Covington awards funding to seven groups through Neighborhood Grant Program for range of projects
Seven neighborhood groups received funding from the City of Covington for improvements ranging from adopt-a-pot landscaping enhancements to welcoming banners…
Disparities persist among KY youth in the juvenile justice system; lawmakers search for solutions
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Black and multiracial youth in Kentucky are more likely to have complaints brought against them…
City of Covington discusses Parking Authority, short-term rentals, Academy of Heritage Trades, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer found himself justifying why the city would transfer…
State officials to provide Covington Commissioners status update on 4th Street Bridge project July 18
Having briefed Newport’s elected officials recently, state highway officials will soon give the Covington Board of Commissioners an update on…
Covington’s annual E-Waste Recycling Event set for June 24 at Holmes High School parking lot
A free drop-off recycling event will be held in Covington on Saturday, June 24, to help residents get rid of…
Taylor Mill commission talks again about firehouse — some residents in favor of new one
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taylor Mill Commission held another special meeting last week, and the agenda included selecting…
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…
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,…