City of Fort Wright to install Automatic External Defibrillators unit in police cruisers
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort Wright City Council authorized the purchase of 13 portable Automatic External Defibrillators (AED)…
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City of Covington to begin issuing fines to property owners illegally operating short-term rentals
Covington property owners who illegally operate short-term rentals – also known as vacation rentals or Airbnbs – are about to…
City of Newport 2022 annual report shows continued growth with $247 million in new permitted projects
The City of Newport issued nearly $225 million in commercial construction permits and $22 million in residential permits during 2022,…
Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbyists spent record $24 million in 2022
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Spending by lobbyists on members of the Kentucky General Assembly and their staff members hit…
Park Hills moves forward on more space for new city hall; citizen questions potential ‘conflict of interest’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills City Council convened for a caucus meeting last week. The main topic…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on area highways this week — be alert for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports projects in the works this week on the regions roads and highways —…
Secretary of State reports independent and ‘other’ voter registrations breaks 10% in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams announced on Friday that in December, and for the first…
Northern Kentucky Water District announces members, officers of its Board of Commissioners
The Northern Kentucky Water District has completed its annual election of Board officers. During its regular Board meeting, a total…
City of Covington moves closer to ending ‘migratory existence,’ picks design team for new city hall
The City of Covington moved one step closer to ending City Hall’s 50-year “migratory existence” and building a permanent facility…
Newport City Board of Commissioners votes in favor of plan to improve bike safety accessibility
The Newport City Board of Commissioners approved plans this week to increase bicycle safety and accessibility in the city. Commissioners…
City of Covington votes for more bike friendly urban core, approves architecture firm for City Hall
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Queen City Bike President Joe Humpert wanted to keep things cheery Tuesday night. “I’m here…
Covington Board of Commissioners vote to partner with Tri-State Trails, Newport on Bike Lanes
Wanting to take a strategic and feasible approach to making Covington more bike friendly, the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday…
Northern Kentucky Water District wins 11th KEMI Destiny Award for outstanding workplace safety
Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) has been recognized for its efforts in workplace safety, receiving a KEMI Destiny Award for…
Kenton Mayors’ meeting tries to clear the air on county-imposed occupational tax, but no agreement
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The monthly Saturday morning meeting of the Kenton County mayors held at Ft Mitchell…
State lawmakers gave themselves an 8% pay raise for this year; but no increases for teachers
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Most state lawmakers will be getting an 8% pay raise in 2023 and a boost…
Record $24-plus million spent on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in 2022
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern A record amount of nearly $24.2 million was spent lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in…
Dayton Mayor issues proclamation renaming city ‘Who Deyton’ through Bengal’s playoff run
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker has issued a proclamation renaming the City of Dayton as “Who Deyton, Kentucky” during the Cincinnati…
Kenton County Fiscal Court raised the payroll tax rate — and Kenton city mayors have questions
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Fiscal Court met last year on November 8 to pass the second…
COV commission hears reports on architectural firm for new City Hall; talks bike friendly city, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Perhaps Andrew Wilhoite said it best. The city’s director of special projects and intergovernmental affairs…
Covington welcomes Johnathon Stribling, Tatum Abercrombie as new additions to police department
Covington Police Department’s newest recruits are a five-year veteran of the Louisville Metro Police Department and the daughter of an…
City of Elsmere Police Department wants to ensure sex offenders register their residences as required
The Elsmere Police Department joined with the State of Kentucky’s Department of Probation & Parole last week to ensure that…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on area roads, highways; beware of closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six and warns drivers…