SD1 Project in Wilder will eliminate sanitary sewer overflows, enhance existing conservation easement
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) is upsizing sanitary sewer pipe near the Bentwood Hills Condominiums along Three-Mile Road in Wilder…
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State announces total of $22 million-plus to Kenton County as share of funds distributed around the state
The state announced a total of $22,481,400.45 in funding for law enforcement, tourism, cleaner water and nonprofit organizations in Kenton…
Northern Kentucky communities kick off Easter week festivities with annual Easter egg hunts
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Saturday, April 1, was Easter egg hunt day in the Northern Kentucky area. Not…
New court venue bill — vetoed by Governor, overridden by legislature — gets its test on ‘gray machines’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A court venue bill, which was one of the bills vetoed by the Governor and…
State House leaders kick off several members from committees, citing no reason; Massie objects
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie took to Twitter Friday to protest an unexpected decision by…
Legislature passes medical cannabis and sports gambling; Governor signs both bills Friday morning
(This story has been updated with the information that Gov. Beshear signed both the medical cannabis bill and the sports…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet agrees to speed reduction for U.S. 42 in downtown Union
Following requests from Union Mayor Larry Solomon, state Senator John Schickel, R-Union, and local residents, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has…
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…
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…