Covington urges residents to communicate with 4th Street Bridge committee; considers Lewisburg facade
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Even without Mayor Joseph U. Meyer present, Mayor Pro Tem Ron Washington can make some…
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Fort Thomas’ Tower Park to host Northern Kentucky’s largest Earth Day celebration April 30
The Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy (FTFC) in partnership with the city of Fort Thomas will present Northern Kentucky’s largest Earth…
Edgewood Senior Center in Freedom Park to become Liberty Hall and get a major renovation
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Edgewood Senior Center in Freedom Park is undergoing a renovation to give it…
2022 annual report shows Boone, Kenton, Campbell Counties among those with lowest unemployment
Annual unemployment rates decreased in 102 Kentucky counties in 2022, increased in 12 and stayed the same in six counties,…
Boone County Fiscal Court approves petition to fix short-term rentals around Graves Road interchange
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Fiscal Court approved a resolution petitioning the Planning Commission for a text…
Road Report: KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork underway this week in region; beware of delays, closings
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports projects underway in the NKY region this week and advises motorists to be aware…
Covington to host Earth Day event for kids, renews recycling push in advance of Great American Cleanup
Respect for the health of the air, water, and earth may be a concept, but in The Cov, there are…
Education and Labor Cabinet releases March 2023 unemployment report with revised January data
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Governor Andy Beshear releases tax returns, again challenges elected state leaders to follow suit
Gov. Andy Beshear has reiterated his commitment to transparency once again and has released his 2022 tax returns and 2022…
Covington mayor clears up confusion over plea deal for Donaldson, eyes hire for Pointe Benton project
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The Mayor did not want there to be any confusion. So Mayor Joseph U. Meyer…
Fort Mitchell Fire Chief Adam Fuller announces retirement; Dave Slusser to be named interim chief
The City of Fort Mitchell has announced Fire Chief Adam Fuller will be retiring in August. Fuller began his public…
Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus calls on General Assembly to pass comprehensive gun-control laws
Following two mass shootings in Louisville in less than a week, and well over 100 across the country this year…
KYTC district chief engineer, Bob Yeager, introduces new personnel to Mayor’s meeting, explains his work
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Bob Yeager, Chief District Engineer from District 6 in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, came…
Taylor Mill commission again beset by angry citizens — and, yes, it’s about the new firehouse
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter For the seventh straight month, the Taylor Mill Commission room was filled with people…
ARPA program brings American dream to 33 new Covington homeowners; assistance still available
Thirty-three families have bought or are buying homes in qualified Covington neighborhoods, thanks to a one-time $500,000 mortgage assistance program…
NKADD names Chris Courtney as new associate director of local government services
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) has named Chris Courtney as its new associate director for local government services….
Investors group plans 146,000 square foot industrial building in Latonia, the first in Covington in decades
A $17.6 million building with 146,000 square feet of space will be constructed on land zoned for industrial use behind…
Covington commission approves industrial building in Latonia, next opioid settlement, more. . .
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Commissioner Ron Washington may have said it best. “We voted today on the industrial revenue…
Park Hills City Council officially approves a real estate purchase agreement for site of new city hall
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills city council officially approved a Municipal Order which authorized Mayor Kathy Zembrodt…
Independence City Council reviews revised plans for terracing grounds at its amphitheater, still in the works
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Independence City Council reviewed revised plans to terrace the proposed amphitheater at its park…
Union Senator John Schickel reelected chair of NKY Legislative Caucus for additional two-year term
Northern Kentucky (NKY) Legislative Caucus members have re-elected state Senator John Schickel, R-Union, as their caucus chair. State Representative Savannah…
Kenton County Public Works to hold annual Spring Clean-Up for county residents April 28-29
Kenton County Public Works is hosting its annual Spring Clean-Up April 28 and 29 at the following locations: • Public Works…