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,…
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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….
State Budget Director reports 4th consecutive month of $1 billion-plus receipts and double-digit increases
The Office of State Budget Director reported that December’s General Fund receipts totaled $1,390.2 million, the fourth consecutive month in…
Funds available for Covington’s homeowners, rental owners for removal dangerous lead-based paint
A program set up to protect children and their families from lead-based paint in old homes still has substantial amounts…
Jesse Parks: Consider what redistricting plan does to your voice; areas of Boone County “un-districted”
(Editor’s note: In a rare Saturday session, Republicans pushed through the redistricting maps they drew and presented in the first…
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen decides she won’t seek re-election; after 24 years she is ready for family time
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Florence Mayor Diane Whalen really does have a full, rich personal life — and she…
Beshear reports highest-ever daily COVID cases, positivity at 23.67%; hospital admissions increasing
Gov. Beshear updated Kentuckians on the winter storms moving across the Commonwealth and urged Kentuckians to avoid travel due to…
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker gives ‘State of City address, reviews ’21 accomplishments, ’22 goals
(Editor’s note: Dayton Mayor Ben Baker gave the following address to Dayton City Council on Tuesday night, its first meeting…
Commission to state House: Covington needs ‘seat at the table,’ takes issue with proposed redistricting
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A firm ‘No.’ That’s what the City of Covington is saying in response to the…
Fran Wagner: KY House fails to address major concerns in redistricting plan; public input needed
League of Women Voters We appreciate the opportunity to review the redistricting map released by Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne…
Kentucky legislature convenes tomorrow — 200 bills pre-filed, redistricting, two-year budget on the agenda
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers will return to the State Capitol tomorrow for the 2022 regular session of…
Governor declares State of Emergency as powerful weather system moves across state
Gov. Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency Saturday due to a powerful severe weather system generating heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail…
Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame memorial for Kenton honorees established at Government Center
The Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame (KVHOF) established a Veterans Memorial at the Kenton County Government Center. This monument honors…
City of Dayton to launch updated, expanded website in early ’22; look for full user-friendly redesign
The City of Dayton has updated its website, which make its debut in January 2022. Over the past four months,…
Historic Roebling Bridge opening in Covington delayed by three weeks for more masonry work
The reopening of the John A. Roebling Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati is being delayed by about three weeks to…
City of Erlanger unveils updates to Flagship Park; new surface added as part of parks master plan
The City of Erlanger has unveiled new improvements at Flagship Park, which include a new playground surface. “The new playground…
Gov. Beshear reports another death from the tornado, now 77; discusses toy fund, relief fund and more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday there has been another confirmed death due to the outbreak…
Attorney General launches contractor registration program to combat fraud in tornado damaged areas
In response to the severe damage caused by recent tornadoes and storms, Attorney General Cameron today joined officials from the…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects in the region this week; be alert to delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations in the region. Motorists should be aware of…