O’Rourke Wrecking Company to perform demolition of IRS facility in Covington; work to begin in March
Almost 55 years after it opened and 2½ years after it closed, the sprawling IRS data processing facility will soon…
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Gov. Beshear says state of emergency remains in effect and travel conditions are dangerous
Gov. Andy Beshear gave an update on the state response to the winter weather system that has prompted the issuance…
U.S. Customs has seized 21 shipments of drugs at Erlanger port since first of the year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since Jan. 1, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have seized 21 shipments of improperly…
State, cities and counties ask for cooperation as snowplows span out, state of emergency declared
The major winter storm bearing down on Kentucky, prompting issuance of ice storm and winter storm warnings in much of…
Covington commission approves IRS demolition contract with O’Rourke Wrecking Company, an eight-month project
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – The demo is a go. Ken Smith, Covington’s City Manager, told Commissioners last…
Erlanger looks at services provided in ’21; public employees are backbone of thriving community
City of Erlanger They patrol the streets, care for the sick and needy, pave and repair streets and sidewalks, cut…
Amid massive challenges, City of Covington moved forward in 2021 — ‘What a year’ it was!
City of Covington As an exclamation, the phrase “What a year!” can, alternately, ooze vibes both negative and positive. ……
Amye Bensenhaver: Senate Bill 63 substantially amends Kentucky’s Open Records Act; it is a bad bill
Editorial boards, First Amendment experts, open government advocates, and pundits across Kentucky are voicing opposition to Senator Danny Carroll’s SB…
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…
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…