Kenton County Fiscal Court reduces property taxes to lowest level since 2009
Kenton County’s Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann, Commissioner Dr. Jon Draud, Commissioner Beth Sewell, and Commissioner Joe Nienaber voted unanimously to reduce…
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New voters registered as ‘Independent’ outpace both Republican and Democrat registrations in July
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While registered Republicans recently edged out registered Democrats in Kentucky, the GOP was not the…
Newport City Manager delivers State of the City address, says city continues to move forward
By Pat Crowley Special to NKyTribune The City of Newport has roared back from the shutdowns and slowdowns of the…
Preventing wrong-way crashes: KYTC receives $5.14m in federal funds to improve Interstate safety
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) received $5.14 million in federal funds to improve highway safety on Interstates through innovative solutions…
Covington announces rules for Sunday’s Riverfest fireworks, addresses safety, traffic and parking
Large crowds will again flock to the riverfront and viewing spots around Covington to watch the annual Labor Day weekend…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports road work in region this week, beware of closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on work on the regions roadways this week — and advises motorists to…
Court of Appeals sides with Brian Painter as GOP nominee in Campbell County commissioner’s race
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Brian Painter is entitled to be the Republican nominee for Campbell County Commissioner in…
Governor, legislative leadership gather for signing of $212.7m flooding relief package, end special session
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda to sign a nearly $212.7 million relief package that will…
Behind the Covington tax rate decrease: Rates are lowest-ever, real property values up dramatically
Covington officials have sharply cut the rate at which the City taxes real property to its lowest point in modern…
Governor, legislative leadership announce $212 million for flood-damaged areas over next six months
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda to announce a plan to spend $212.7 million over the…
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,…
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…