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…
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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…
Kenton Co. to receive $155,116 for rubber-modified asphalt project as part of state grant funding
Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Secretary Rebecca Goodman on Tuesday announced up to $443,363 in grant…
City of Covington updates noise ordinance to add clarity, increase effectiveness of enforcement
The City of Covington has tweaked its noise ordinance to make it easier to understand and enforce. The changes include…
High speed broadband expansion continues across NKY; counties, Altafiber partnership advances reach
In the summer of 2021, Kenton County negotiated an agreement with Altafiber (previously Cincinnati Bell) to assure construction of high-speed…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work on highways in NKY region — beware of delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on the following work underway this week in the regions and urges all…
Jefferson Circuit Judge Mitch Perry extends injunction to allow abortion until lawsuit is decided in court
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Legalized abortion in Kentucky will continue for now. Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Mitch Perry…
Kentucky’s June 2022 unemployment rate stands at 3.7 percent; demand for workers remains strong
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2022 unemployment rate was 3.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
City of Covington hires Bryant Hartke Construction to repair exterior of iconic Carroll Chimes Bell Tower
When the Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau was created back in the ’70s, the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower in…
Cov Commission discusses investigation of Brent Spence Bridge shutdown; passes noise ordinance
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, city officials are asking questions about possibly hazardous materials causing disruptions on the…
Kenton County Administrator Joe Shriver retiring after 24 years of exemplary service; Gunning named
After 24 years of public service with the County, Kenton County Administrator Joe Shriver is retiring, effective July 31. “I…
Democrat candidate for 4th Congressional District, Matt Lehman, calls for apology for Jewish remark
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Matt Lehman, Democratic nominee for this fall’s Fourth Congressional District race in Northern Kentucky,…
Kenton County Fiscal Court recognizes 2022 Pioneer award honoree Larry Maxey for community service
Kenton County Fiscal Court recognized 2022 Pioneer Award honoree Larry Maxey for his outstanding community service. Larry Maxey is a…
Taylor Mill is #1 Safest City in Kentucky; eleven other NKY cities in Top 20, according to SafeWise report
Staff Report SafeWise, an organization that promotes safety as a lifestyle, has released its 8th annual Safest Cities in Kentucky…
Covington to begin annual summer street cleaning program July 18; residents asked to move cars
Covington Public Works crews will begin the annual summer cleaning of residential streets on Monday, July 18. As always, how…
Governor extends states of emergency for baby formula, fuel, keeps price-gouging laws in place
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has extended two states of emergency to keep Kentucky’s laws against-price-gouging in…
City of Covington increases homebuyer down payment assistance program cap to $10,000
For the second time in three years, the City of Covington is increasing the maximum amount of financial help it’ll…
Kentucky Attorney General offers tips to avoid scams during National Military Consumer Protection Month
During National Military Consumer Protection Month, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued tips for service members, veterans, and their families…