Boone County to receive more than $800,000 for high-speed internet as part of Better Kentucky Plan
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced an investment of over $203 million to expand reliable and affordable high-speed internet to…
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Making Covington’s new marketing messages clear for all to see — on banners surrounding the IRS site
The people at the City of Covington who help attract new jobs and investment to Covington, support entrepreneurs, help existing…
Sen. Thayer appointed to Public Pension Oversight Board, responsible for eight retirement systems
Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, has been appointed by Senate President Robert Stivers to the Public Pension Oversight…
Kenton County orders flags at half-mast to honor former 32-year commissioner Charlie Summe
The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted to fly the County’s flags at half-mast in honor of former Kenton County Commissioner…
$162 million in ARPA funding awarded to 360 smaller Kentucky cities, to defray costs due to COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday awards exceeding $162 million for more than 360 smaller cities in Kentucky from the…
City of Union sets Independence Day celebration for June 24 at Ryle High School, road closures planned
The City of Union will host its annual Independence Day celebration on Friday, June 24 from 6:30 p.m. to approximately…
Covington partnering with State on Brent Spence deal for major benefits, big impact for city
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Mayor Joseph U. Meyer did something Tuesday night that he rarely — if ever —…
Covington residents advised to place trash, recycling bins out early as Rumpke adjusts pickup schedule
Covington residents should set trash and recycling carts out the night before collection days as Rumpke Waste & Recycling adjusts…
State’s 2021 Drug Overdose Report shows a 14.5% increase in deaths with fentanyl responsible for most
The state released its 2021 Drug Overdose Report that indicates that 2,250 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses in 2021, a…
City of Fort Mitchell accepting entries for annual Independence Day Parade; entry deadline June 17
The City of Fort Mitchell is accepting entries for the annual Independence Day Parade Monday, July 4. Parade Registration is…
A progress report on Covington’s IRS site as demolition, clean-up make way for development
A progress report on the demolition and clean-up at the Covington site of the old IRS facility. And progress is…
COV averts ‘lifeguard crisis’ with last minute hiring blitz; staggered start planned to accomodate training
Covington Parks and Recreation’s “lifeguard crisis” was averted thanks to an 11th-hour marketing and hiring blitz, but training time will…
Key advisor Rocky Adkins weighs bid for state ag commissioner; a help for Beshear’s re-election?
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Rocky Adkins, a senior advisor to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and former Democratic floor leader…
Modern-day ‘voyageurs’ make stop at Covington riverfront to help dedicate city’s river access point
The opening of the $6.5 million Covington Plaza along the Ohio River in 2021 represented not only a dramatic physical…
Covington plans one-stop lifeguard hiring event Thursday at Goebal Pool in effort to keep pools open
The City of Covington’s ongoing push to find enough lifeguards to staff a full-schedule pool season continues with a one-stop…
Union Mayor Larry Solomon: State of the City of Union report on second largest city in Boone County
An Open Letter: It has been almost eight (8) years since our administration, under my leadership, has taken office. It…
Career firefighter Randy Godsey expected to be confirmed chief of Erlanger Fire/EMS Dept. today
Randy Godsey, a career firefighter and military veteran with broad leadership and administrative skills and experience, has been promoted to…
Kentucky Hospital Association honors Rep. Kim Moser with Legislative Champion award
The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) recognizes the outstanding work of state legislators who have exhibited exemplary service to the hospitals…
Legislation passed by General Assembly will reduce state income tax for Kentuckians beginning in 2023
By Tom LateK Kentucky Today Kentuckians can expect a drop in their individual income tax rate next year, due to…
City of Covington’s Eastern Corridor Initiative wins award from American Planning Association
Efforts to “activate” four eastern neighborhoods in Covington by engaging the community have caught the attention of the nation’s largest…
Governor stops planned July 1 gas tax hike, seeks input from AG to further address rising prices
Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration on Thursday filed an emergency regulation to freeze the state gas tax and to prevent a…
Covington seeking nonprofit proposals for $1.15m to mitigate COVID damage to families, workers
The City of Covington has $1.15 million to give away to non-profit agencies and organizations whose work helps mitigate the…