Kentucky lawmakers continue preparation for special session to provide aid to Eastern Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislative leaders and the governor’s office are continuing to work on the scope of a…
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Fort Mitchell Police Chief Andrew Schierberg announces retirement; city seeking replacement
Fort Mitchell Chief of Police Andrew Schierberg is retiring at the end of 2022 and the City is seeking a…
Governors Beshear, DeWine submit second federal funding application for Brent Spence Bridge corridor
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that a second federal funding application was submitted jointly by…
State budget director John Hicks reports increase of 9.7 percent in state’s General Fund receipts for July
State Budget Director John Hicks announced Wednesday that Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for July, the first month of Fiscal Year…
Covington to help residents with backflow valves, more ARPA funding approved, firefighters honored
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter About a year and a half ago, the city took over the stormwater program from…
With move finally complete, Covington Public Works set to showcase new campus in Peaselburg Friday
Consider this a — somewhat — belated change of address notice: Covington Public Works has a new home. Crews from…
Jessica Neal pays $57,368 to get recount in Kentucky Senate District 24 primary race lost by 3 percent
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Jessica Neal, a candidate in last spring’s Republican primary election for state Senate District…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects underway this week; watch for delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on work for highways in the region and warns motorists should be aware…
New SD1 EQ tank in Wilder will eliminate 47 million gallons of typical sanitary sewer overflow
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new wet-weather equalization (EQ) tank in Wilder that,…
Fort Wright donates police car, sends two cars loaded with products to Whitesburg Police Department
In response to a plea for emergency assistance from the Whitesburg Police Department in Letcher County, ravaged by the recent…
Covington to invest nearly $1 million in annual resurfacing projects on 22 city streets
All or part of 22 streets in Covington are about to get a smoother surface. Some 80,000 square yards of…
Phase II of Covington’s Riverfront Commons Trail now complete and open to the public
Cyclists, runners, and walkers are making heavy use of the recently completed 1.5 miles of concrete path added to the…
Covington commissioners consider helping residents with backflow valves, hear ARPA project proposals
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The city is considering providing assistance to property owners who need “Backflow Preventer Valves” to…
Clinics turn to Kentucky Supreme Court to restore abortion access in the state
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Abortion providers asked the Kentucky Supreme Court Tuesday to vacate the Kentucky Court of…
Attorney General Cameron wins Court of Appeals’ decision in abortion ban case; clinics halt work for now
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Kentucky’s only two abortion clinics – EMW Women’s Surgical Center and Planned Parenthood, both…
Kentucky voter registrations continue to rebound with 8,486 added in June; more ‘R’s’ than ‘D’s’
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration continues to rebound after two years of stasis, with 8,486 new…
Eviction is Violence meeting held for Victoria Square tenants in Newport’s Bernadette Watkins Park
By Alexia Dolan NKyTribune intern The Cincinnati Housing Justice Coalition (CHJC) held an emergency housing meeting at Newport’s Bernadette Watkins…
Dayton City Clerk Donna Leger retires after nearly 37 on the job — recognized with day in her honor
City Clerk Donna Leger, who has worked for the City of Dayton for nearly 37 years, has announced her retirement…
Suspension Bridge to be closed intermittently starting Monday to undergo a scheduled inspection
The Kentucky Transportation Department District 6 has announced that the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, linking Covington and Cincinnati,…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman named to leadership role in National Lieutenant Governor’s Association
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was re-nominated as a South Region at Large Member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA)…
NKY NAACP holds meeting to discuss Newport’s Victoria Square apartment housing crisis
By Alexia Dolan NKyTribune intern The Northern Kentucky National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held a meeting…
City of Covington expands home repair program in effort to help residents complete urgent repairs
A broken water line on Crystal Lake Drive in South Covington. A roof with a major leak on Russell Street…