New SD1 EQ tank in Wilder will eliminate 47 million gallons of typical sanitary sewer overflow
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) on Thursday celebrated the opening of a new wet-weather equalization (EQ) tank in Wilder that,…
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Fort Wright donates police car, sends two cars loaded with products to Whitesburg Police Department
In response to a plea for emergency assistance from the Whitesburg Police Department in Letcher County, ravaged by the recent…
Covington to invest nearly $1 million in annual resurfacing projects on 22 city streets
All or part of 22 streets in Covington are about to get a smoother surface. Some 80,000 square yards of…
Phase II of Covington’s Riverfront Commons Trail now complete and open to the public
Cyclists, runners, and walkers are making heavy use of the recently completed 1.5 miles of concrete path added to the…
Covington commissioners consider helping residents with backflow valves, hear ARPA project proposals
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The city is considering providing assistance to property owners who need “Backflow Preventer Valves” to…
Clinics turn to Kentucky Supreme Court to restore abortion access in the state
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Abortion providers asked the Kentucky Supreme Court Tuesday to vacate the Kentucky Court of…
Attorney General Cameron wins Court of Appeals’ decision in abortion ban case; clinics halt work for now
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Kentucky’s only two abortion clinics – EMW Women’s Surgical Center and Planned Parenthood, both…
Kentucky voter registrations continue to rebound with 8,486 added in June; more ‘R’s’ than ‘D’s’
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that voter registration continues to rebound after two years of stasis, with 8,486 new…
Eviction is Violence meeting held for Victoria Square tenants in Newport’s Bernadette Watkins Park
By Alexia Dolan NKyTribune intern The Cincinnati Housing Justice Coalition (CHJC) held an emergency housing meeting at Newport’s Bernadette Watkins…
Dayton City Clerk Donna Leger retires after nearly 37 on the job — recognized with day in her honor
City Clerk Donna Leger, who has worked for the City of Dayton for nearly 37 years, has announced her retirement…
Suspension Bridge to be closed intermittently starting Monday to undergo a scheduled inspection
The Kentucky Transportation Department District 6 has announced that the historic John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, linking Covington and Cincinnati,…
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman named to leadership role in National Lieutenant Governor’s Association
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was re-nominated as a South Region at Large Member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA)…
NKY NAACP holds meeting to discuss Newport’s Victoria Square apartment housing crisis
By Alexia Dolan NKyTribune intern The Northern Kentucky National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held a meeting…
City of Covington expands home repair program in effort to help residents complete urgent repairs
A broken water line on Crystal Lake Drive in South Covington. A roof with a major leak on Russell Street…
Kenton Co. to receive $155,116 for rubber-modified asphalt project as part of state grant funding
Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) Secretary Rebecca Goodman on Tuesday announced up to $443,363 in grant…
City of Covington updates noise ordinance to add clarity, increase effectiveness of enforcement
The City of Covington has tweaked its noise ordinance to make it easier to understand and enforce. The changes include…
High speed broadband expansion continues across NKY; counties, Altafiber partnership advances reach
In the summer of 2021, Kenton County negotiated an agreement with Altafiber (previously Cincinnati Bell) to assure construction of high-speed…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work on highways in NKY region — beware of delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on the following work underway this week in the regions and urges all…
Jefferson Circuit Judge Mitch Perry extends injunction to allow abortion until lawsuit is decided in court
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Legalized abortion in Kentucky will continue for now. Jefferson Circuit Court Judge Mitch Perry…
Kentucky’s June 2022 unemployment rate stands at 3.7 percent; demand for workers remains strong
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2022 unemployment rate was 3.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
City of Covington hires Bryant Hartke Construction to repair exterior of iconic Carroll Chimes Bell Tower
When the Northern Kentucky Convention & Visitors Bureau was created back in the ’70s, the Carroll Chimes Bell Tower in…
Cov Commission discusses investigation of Brent Spence Bridge shutdown; passes noise ordinance
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, city officials are asking questions about possibly hazardous materials causing disruptions on the…