Covington commissioners say fond goodbye to Police Chief Nader, approve property tax decrease
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter To a person, each said they were not happy to agree to it. But also,…
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City of Covington, SD1 offering up to $10,000 to help homeowners address sewage backup problems
Property owners whose basement drains have backed up during heavy rain are eligible for up to $10,000 for the installation…
Judicial Campaign Conduct group cautions about misleading or false third-party posts on social media
The Kentucky Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee, which has called out false and misleading campaigning by judicial candidates since 2006, is…
FEMA says it has provided over $60million in aid to flooding disaster victims in Eastern Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Federal Emergency Management Agency says well over $60 million in aid has been approved…
Kenton County’s 911 Dispatch operating out of Cov government center this week, fully functioning
This week Kenton County Emergency Communications (911 Dispatch), normally headquartered in Independence, is operating out of the Kenton County Emergency…
Newport police ask for information related to an accident on the 11th Street Bridge on Saturday
The Newport Police have issued this request for information: On Saturday, August 20th at 12:27 a.m., Newport Police received a…
Kenton County Public Works to host annual fall cleanup for residents September 30 – October 1
Kenton County Public Works is hosting its annual Fall Clean-Up on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1 from 8…
Preliminary report of Ky’s July 2022 unemployment statistics shows jobless rate largely unchanged
The Kentucky Center for Statistics on Thursday released the state’s seasonally adjusted preliminary July 2022 unemployement report. The preliminary reports…
Abortion remains illegal in Kentucky while state Supreme Court reviews case set for Nov. 15
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The ban on abortions in Kentucky will remain in effect at least until the…
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Kentucky sign agreement for local food purchase program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Wednesday announced it has signed a cooperative agreement allowing the Kentucky Department of…
TANK gets $3.1 million from Federal Transit Authority for new hybrid-electric (low emission) buses
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has been awarded $3.1 million in grant funds from the Federal Transit Administration…
NKY’s Gunpowder Creek removed from impaired waterways list after decade of regional collaboration
By Chris Cole Sanitation District 1 It’s a refrain Sanitation District No. 1 Environmental Program Manager Matt Wooten has heard…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work this week in NKY — be aware of possible delays, closings
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on road work underway in NKY this week — and urgest motorists to be…
Covington offering corporate advertising, naming opportunities for ‘Covington Connect’ wi-fi network
Almost 44,000 people registered. More than one million sessions averaging 44 minutes each. Since its inception in fall 2020, the…
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…
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…