Rehab project on Historic KY 8 truss bridge slowed by supply chain delays; aiming for summer’s end
Rehabilitation of the historic truss bridge on KY 8 (Mary Ingalls Highway) in Campbell County has been slowed by supply…
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Abortion rights advocates file lawsuit in state court to restore access to abortions in Kentucky
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Three agencies that advocate for reproductive rights filed a lawsuit Monday in state court…
What’s in The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, first federal gun legislation in decades?
Staff report Bipartisan legislation on gun safety passed by both houses of Congress and signed into law by President Joe…
With state of emergency on gas prices, AG Cameron encourages reporting of suspected price-gouging
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron is encouraging the reporting of suspected price-gouging to his office after…
City of Covington’s parking ticket amnesty program ends June 30; pay tickets online or in-person
June 30 marks the end of the City of Covington’s Parking Amnesty program, so drivers with multiple unpaid parking tickets…
Covington’s annual drop-off event for recycling (e-waste, old files, styrofoam) Saturday at Holmes
Ready to purge that outdated television or computer? Tired of other electronic items gathering dust? How about that drawer full…
Town halls being scheduled — one in NKY — by Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The newly appointed 17-member Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee met for the first time this…
Covington commission considers another round of ARPA funding, moves to hire new Finance Director
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In a jam-packed caucus meeting Tuesday night, Covington city Commissioners were asked to not only…
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…
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…