Angry Mayor: Covington city employee investigated for credit card fraud, business manager resigns
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After appearing 15 minutes late to their Tuesday night Commission meeting due to what…
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State’s annual unemployment rate in ’21 was 4.7%, down from 6.4% in ’20; economy improved markedly
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2021 was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics, an agency of the Kentucky…
Transportation crews to begin treating for noxious weeds, improve visibility, preserve infrastructure
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) crews will begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state in April to help…
Measure to start decreasing state income tax — first by one percent — passes House, moves to Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that provides a 1 percent decrease in the Kentucky income tax and could eventually…
Covington IRS site: Construction trailers mark months of demolition, while RFPs draw attention
The long and complex process of transforming the vacant 23-acre IRS site into a reimagined neighborhood jumped forward this week…
City of Covington hires five new police officers, include military veterans, law enforcement transfers
Before Mayor Joe Meyer administered the oath of office to five new police officers Monday, he encouraged them to maintain…
NKY counties collect more than 3,000 lbs. of non-working holiday lights during recycling event
Nearly 100 discarded trees and almost 650 pounds of non-working lights from Covington were kept out of landfills this past…
Cov Commission: Mayor lauds ‘no tolls’ on new bridge; commission considers lowering liquor fee
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter As he can do, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer left his most notable comments for the…
Covington Parks & Recreation Guide mailed to all residents outlines roster of old favorites and new fun
The 2022 Covington Parks & Recreation Guide will be landing in mailboxes soon, and its pages reveal a robust year…
Ky, Ohio governors seek $2billion in federal funds for new companion bridge to Brent Spence without tolls
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed off on an aggressive plan…
Kenton County recognizes attorney Mark Guilfoyle with Pioneer Award for service to the community
Kenton County recognized 2021 Pioneer Award honoree Mark Guilfoyle for his outstanding commitment to the community. Mark Guilfoyle currently serves…
Covington’s purchase of new cruiser is first step toward catching up for badly needed cars
A Covington police officer recently started to follow and pull over a driver who appeared to be impaired – but…
Redistricting in county fiscal court races postponed until next year, bill signed into law by Gov. Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation to postpone redistricting in county fiscal court races until next year was signed into…
McDaniel’s committee advances bill for tax rebate, one-time refund to all who paid state taxes last year
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Many Kentucky residents would get a tax refund this year if a plan Senate Republicans…
Be prepared, cautious on your morning commute, road crews have been out since early morning
Be prepared and cautious on your commute this morning. KYTC District 6 snowfighters reported for duty early this morning in…
Cov Commission talks recreation plans, paves way for new police cars, approves incentives, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Could it be time for recreation again? If Ben Oldiges has his way, it will…
KYTC says signs placed on state-maintained right of way areas are illegal and will be removed
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued a reminder that illegally placed items along state-maintained right-of-way areas are subject to being…
New signs in Covington mark historic Lewis & Clark trail; 4,900-mile route draws tourists to 16 states
Three new street signs featuring the silhouettes of two buckskin-clad explorers signal Covington’s inclusion on a historic route that stretches…
Sen. Schickel: Crossing halfway point of session — car taxes, COVID emergency, history teaching
We officially crossed the halfway point of the 2022 60-day Regular Session. Week 7 of the session included a lot…
Covington acknowledges its diversity, inclusive attitude with new Juneteenth official holiday
The City of Covington has a new official holiday: Juneteenth. On a practical level, that means City Hall will remain…
Kenton County’s Emily Arzen named Outstanding Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney by KCAA
The Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys Association named Kenton County Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Emily J. Arnzen “2022 Outstanding Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney.” Arnzen…
Anticipating long weekend and holiday, legislators made it quick Friday: House 3 bills, Senate none
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers apparently decided to start their long holiday weekend early as the House acted…