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…
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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…
Campbell County to make transition to KYTC Driver’s Licensing Regional Office June 13
Campbell County is among five Kentucky counties to make the transition in mid-June to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) new,…
City gets OK to use up to $45.5m in future state tax revenue to help develop IRS project
The City of Covington can use up to $45.5 million in future state tax revenue to help develop the 23-acre…
Madison Avenue, 12 St./MLK Blvd. intersection in Covington closed starting June 13 for resurfacing
One of Covington’s busiest intersections — Madison Avenue and M.L. King Jr. Boulevard/12th Street – will be closed to traffic…
Governing: What are states doing to prevent school shootings? State leaders don’t have to wait
By Carl Smith Governing The shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, was the worst since Sandy Hook but…
Covington offers parking amnesty for nearly 22,000 unpaid parking tickets through the month of June
If you own one or more of the 21,811 unpaid parking tickets issued in the City of Covington during the…
State releases county unemployment data for April ’22; Boone lowest in NKY, state about same as nation
Unemployment rates rose in seven Kentucky counties, fell in 110 counties, and stayed the same in three counties between April…
Feds award $1.8m for Covington’s IRS site design — for roads, sidewalks, and utilities
The City of Covington has secured another piece of funding for the redevelopment of the 23-acre site downtown that once…
City commission approves spending for first APRA ‘buckets’ and brick paver replacement, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After discussing a possible allocation at their regular caucus meeting last week, then meeting to…