Covington Commission considering outside firm for HR review; to hear speed bump policy
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington’s Human Resources department will be getting a review by an outside firm if it’s…
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New City of Covington grant program to support ideas aimed at creating a ‘sense of place’
Do you have an idea about how to enhance the appearance of your community? Maybe something that will build a…
Wilhoite takes reins as Covington’s first Director of Special Projects and Inter-Governmental Affairs
The Morehead State University football helmet in Andrew Wilhoite’s office is a keepsake from his undergraduate years as a defensive…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work on region’s roads this week; watch for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six. Motorists should be…
Take that, you thievin’ scoundrels: Disc Golf back at Devou thanks to neighborliness, determination
The 18 “baskets” don’t match, but the Covington Disc Golf Course is put back together, and playable. Three days after…
25-year veteran Marcus Jordan named Covington’s newest assistant police chief; three others promoted
Covington’s newest assistant police chief is a 25-year veteran of the department who has a Master’s degree in criminal justice…
OKI awards $69 million for 34 transportation projects throughout the Tri-state region
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) on Thursday announced the award of $69 million for 34 transportation projects in…
Kentucky’s annual workers’ compensation loss costs decrease for 17th consecutive year
An annual filing that insurance carriers will use to develop rates for workers’ compensation coverage shows the 17th consecutive overall…
Weekend closure to impact Mt. Zion Road in advance of Monday’s opening of double crossover diamond
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) on Wednesday announced the schedule for major travel restrictions that will be in place over…
Commission completes police promotions, hires ARPA project lawyer, approves Wolf Road agreement
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It began with the retirement of Chief Rob Nader, but now it seems like the…
Analysis: Public records and their destruction is yet another subterfuge to avoid accountability
By Amye Besenhaver Kentucky Open Government Coalition Mirroring controversies at the national level, illegal destruction of public records is now…
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for September mark state’s third-highest revenue amount ever
State Budget Director John Hicks on Monday reported General Fund receipts in September were 1.7 percent less than September 2021,…
City of Covington partners with FC Cincinnati for new MLS ‘mini pitch’ to be located in Austinburg
With its signature winged lion and bold blue and orange crest, there will be no mistake that FC Cincinnati is…
Erlanger joins Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium to help promote and assist with home ownership
The City of Erlanger has joined other Northern Kentucky communities in a program designed to spur homeownership in the city….
Sen. Reggie Thomas of Lexington to be keynote speaker at Rotary Club of Florence on Monday
Senate Minority Caucus chair Reggie Thomas of Lexington will be keynote speaker at the Rotary Club of Florence meeting on…
KY’s Operation Crash Reduction to remind drivers of importance of seatbelts, safe driving; starts today
Kentucky’s Operation Crash Reduction (OCR) to help drivers and passengers remember the importance of seat belt use and other safe…
KYTC seeking input from Kentuckians on 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking input from Kentuckians on its policy-based 2022-2045 Long-Range Statewide Transportation Plan (LRSTP) to…
Covington commission finds lawyer to help with property reinvestment program; considers Wolf Road
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington has been seeking an attorney and/or law firm to provide legal…
‘Antler Alert’: KYTransportation Cabinet reminds motorists of peak season for deer-vehicle collisions
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has issued an annual “Antler Alert” to remind motorists that the peak season for deer-vehicle…
Kentucky Housing Corporation adds 96 Affordable Housing Units at Hebron’s Sparrow Ridge
“A little piece of heaven” and “absolutely fabulous” are how new residents describe Sparrow Ridge, a new senior living facility…
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month; here are tips to stay alert — and stay alive
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. “We’re asking every driver to watch for pedestrians as you would if it was…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports projects for area highways this week, be alert to closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on the following conditions and/or operations for the region’s highways and asks motorists…