Construction of Covington’s neighborhood dog park — first of several — is underway at 9th/Philadelphia
The construction of a neighborhood dog park on Covington’s west side is underway. A Bobcat and dump truck operated by…
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About all that snow we weren’t supposed to get . . . state crews were out, plenty of trucks and supplies
KYTC District 6 Snowfighters remained on duty this evening for the evening commute. The District Office will monitor the weather and…
Latest unemployment report shows Boone County among lowest jobless rates in Commonwealth
Unemployment rates fell in 119 counties between December 2020 and December 2021 and remained at 8% in Breathitt County, according…
Why do you love The Cov? Economic Development team seeking public input on City’s rebranding
What do you think – is Covington the “Key West of the Midwest?” “Brooklyn on the Ohio?” Maybe more of…
Covington Commission doesn’t get recommendation on IRS demolition contract, hope to have it soon
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Not quite yet. That’s the message on the IRS site demolition. Ken Smith, Covington’s City…
Gov. Beshear announces $19.4M to clean drinking water projects, improved sewer systems in NKY
Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $19.4 million to one county and three water utilities serving Campbell, Kenton and Boone…
Covington official Ross Patton makes plans for next adventure — in France; city seeking replacement
Even if you haven’t met Ross Patten personally, odds are you see evidence of his work every day throughout Covington….
Covington firefighter, Dave Studer, a 25-year veteran, dies after short illness, being hospitalized with COVID
Covington firefighter Dave Studer will be remembered for his banter, his joking, his playful kidding of fellow firefighters – a…
Dayton’s Manhattan Boulevard closed to through traffic Monday for road construction near marina
Dayton’s Manhattan Boulevard will be closed to through traffic, starting Monday because of road construction on the street near the…
House passes $64B budget, leaving $1.14B unspent; does not include Covington’s life sciences funding
Staff report Kentucky’s Republican-led House passed by an 85-to-8 vote its own version of a new two-year $65 billion state…
Not again! Roebling Bridge re-opening delayed once more; Mother Nature nixes Monday planned opening
The reopening of the John A. Roebling Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati will not happen Monday as planned. Winter weather…
Covington partnered with Gravity Diagnostics, CTI, Bexion, BioWish on Life Sciences Lab in state budget
Bexion Pharmaceuticals began in 2006 with two researchers, shards of incredible data, and an almost fantastical idea. Many years later,…
City of Covington close to IRS demolition agreement, defines ‘buckets’ for distribution of rescue plan funds
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – It’s time for the city of Covington to get buckets. And that’s just…
Bill introduced into House to exempt veterans from pay state income tax on their retirement from service
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would establish an exemption from paying state income tax by Kentucky veterans following…
Dayton installs park benches at Sargeant, Jamestown Parks with funds from state waste management grant
The City of Dayton has installed eight new park benches at Sargeant Park and Jamestown Park. The city received a…
Newport holds ribbon cutting on another Combs family Historic Preservation Adaptive Re-Use Project
Newport held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week at 402 East 9th Street to celebrate another Historic Preservation Adaptive Re-Use…
Jan Hillard: Finding our way through understanding of how we see January 6th Capitol riots
We recently marked the one-year anniversary of the most violent attack on the nation’s capital since the War of 1812….
Campbell County Judge Executive Pendery for re-election; Anna Zinkhorn filed too; deadline Jan. 25
Campbell County Judge-Executive Steve Pendery has announced that he will seek reelection in 2022. According to Campbell County Clerk’s website,…
League of Women Voters, NAACP join in opposing ‘unfair maps’ redistricting maps; urge veto, restart
Kentucky’s League of Women Voters, and the Kentucky NAACP State Conference issued a joint statement strongly opposing the redistricting maps…
City of Covington begins issuing citations to landlords who fail to obtain rental licenses
Time is running out for landlords who are refusing to obtain the required rental dwelling license in Covington. City officials…
Covington, Ft. Wright to explore options regarding Interplastic Corporation explosion; other business
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – City Manager Ken Smith says he isn’t a lawyer, so he isn’t exactly…
Following explosion, residents encouraged to enroll in Kenton County emergency notification network
Just after 8:15 Monday evening, a ferocious “boom” could be heard throughout West Latonia, rattling windows and raising anxiety levels….