Two flooded city halls — in Independence and Taylor Mill — almost ready for return to normal
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter When the temperatures dropped like a rock just before Christmas last year, and snow…
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Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on region’s highways; watch for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on projects on region’s roadways and urges motorists to be watchful for closings…
Plan would make Covington’s Fourth Street more bike and pedestrian-friendly with dedicated lane
Fourth Street in Covington could be reconfigured from three lanes to two lanes to make way for a dedicated bike…
The Downs of Nicholson community, a ‘Keeneland-like’ development, is ‘self-contained,’ and underway
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The plans for the Downs of Nicholson went through what could be a final…
Know this county attorney, Jordan Dallas Turner, the first woman to hold the job in Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The name Jordan Dallas Turner might not be on the tip of everyone’s tongue…
Covington commission delays final vote on short-term rentals; fire department gets grant
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After the city’s legal department requested a change in language, a much-talked about amendment on…
Kentucky Senate passes two bills — unanimously — dealing with juvenile justice system reform
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate on Tuesday unanimously passed two bills dealing with reforms to the state’s…
Kentucky marks lowest annual jobless rate ever recorded in 2022 with unemployment falling to 3.9%
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2022 decreased to 3.9% from 4.4% in 2021, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics…
Registration is now open for Kenton County Parks and Recreation 2023 adult softball league
Registration for Kenton County Parks and Recreation’s (KCP&R) adult softball league for the 2023 season has begun. Registration can be…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork in NKY region this week — beware delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six and advises motorists to…
Measure that would ban drag shows in public easily passes panel, heads to Senate floor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation to ban adult entertainment such as drag shows from places where children can see…
Kenton County Fiscal Court hears results of JER HR Group compensation study
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Blair Johanson from JER HR Group gave a report this week at the Kenton…
City of Dayton receives federal grant for a small-scale traffic garden to teach kids pedestrian, traffic safety
A $25,000 federal grant will fund a small-scale safety town, known as a traffic garden, in Dayton for children in…
Covington delays decision on short term rentals, hires auditing firm and City Hall architectural firm
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Exactly 17 people showed up to speak at the city’s regularly scheduled legislative meeting Tuesday…
City of Park Hills addresses budget, considers ending Open Gov program to free up funds for other projects
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills city council met virtually Monday night in a caucus meeting to discuss…
Covington’s Popular Annual Financial Report helps public understand city’s budget, spending
Year in, year out, the City of Covington’s Finance Department receives an award for its financial reporting, courtesy of the…
First piece of legislation, on perinatal mental health, sponsored by Sen. Frommeyer passes out of Senate
Senate Bill 135, sponsored by Senator Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria, was passed favorably out of the Senate late last week….
Boone County Fiscal Court hears Adam Chaney’s review of SD-1 adjustments to rate structure
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter SD-1 Executive Director Adam Chaney came to the regular Boone County Fiscal Court meeting…
New bill before the General Assembly would raise Kentucky’s minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2028
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is before the 2023 General Assembly that would raise the minimum wage with staggered…
HB 551 filed to legalize wagering on sporting events, allow access to online betting accounts
After working with stakeholders, Representative Michael Meredith has filed HB 551, legislation that would legalize wagering on sporting events. “Kentucky…
State House advances 2 bills: prohibiting regulation of firearms, establishing biomarker testing coverage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would prohibit the enforcement of any federal ban or regulation of firearms by Kentucky…
Covington to hire new firms for financial services; final contract nears with architect for new city hall
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Making sure the city’s finances are running smoothly is a major responsibility. And that’s why,…