NewportFORWARD committee invites residents to city’s Oct. 26 comprehensive plan open house
After more than a year of research, outreach and committee work, the NewportFORWARD Steering Committee is pleased to invite the…
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Erlanger to discuss proposals for reducing number of city council members at tonight’s caucus
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The City of Erlanger will hold discussions tonight at its caucus meeting on two proposals…
Road report from KYTC District 6: Here’s what to expect on roads this week, look for delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 is reporting the conditions and/or operations and warns of possible delays or lane closures…
Two-thirds of Kentucky’s child protective services social workers are in training or entry level
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Another area reporting a shortage of employees is that of caseworkers for the Department for…
COVID-19 update: New cases add up to 723,895 total in state, 9,293 deaths; vaccinations best protection
In his full COVID-19 report Thursday, the Governor announced 2,305 new COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth, bringing the case total…
KYTC to host public meeting on Oct. 26 on improvements planned along Turkeyfoot Road
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is hosting a public meeting on roadway improvements that are being planned along Turkeyfoot Road,…
Sanitation District No. 1, City of Elsmere to partner on drainage improvements at Plymouth, Feather Lanes
Sanitation District No. 1 will partner with the City of Elsmere to improve drainage along Plymouth Lane and Feather Lane…
Covington commission discuss ARPA, Juneteenth holiday, vacant and surplus properties, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter ARPA stands for the American Rescue Plan Act, and the city of Covington has $35.9…
KYTC district gives heads up on resurfacing of Mary Ingles Highway in Campbell County next week
KYTC District Office advises motorists that a resurfacing project will start next week on a section of KY 445 (Mary…
State’s general fund, road receipts rise significantly; year-to-date growth of general fund is 12.1 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks reported today that General Fund receipts rose 35.0 percent in September with revenues of $1,505.7…
KCP&R to host annual Halloween Happenings Haunted Trail Oct. 15 at Middleton-Mills Park
Kenton County Parks and Recreation (KCP&R) is hosting its annual frightening Halloween Happenings Haunted Trail on Friday, October 15 from…
Don’t be a statistic: It’s National Pedestrian Safety Month — Walk Safe, Kentucky and save lives
In a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, the pedestrian is far more likely to be killed or injured….
Iconic Suspension Bridge to be closed to vehicular traffic for at least the rest of the year
The John A. Roebling Bridge — the Suspension Bridge — will remain closed to vehicular traffic for the rest of…
Erlanger closer to allowing backyard chickens after first reading of new ordinance; will allow six chickens
Erlanger residents are closer to being able to have backyard chickens after the first reading of a new ordinance was…
Covington gets Special Merit Award from state planning group for Neighborhood Development Code
Six months after the City of Covington completed a dramatic transformation of its approach to land use (i.e. “zoning”), a…
Covington using new vacant commercial property initiatives; discuss hydrid work policy, stormwater
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Once again, the city is using a new Vacant Property Initiative to entice developers to…
Operation Crash Reduction runs Oct. 8-11 — buckle up, drive safely and save lives
Kentucky is promoting Operation Crash Reduction (OCR) to help drivers and passengers remember the importance of seat belt use and…
Federal officials approve closure of Covington’s City Heights; residents to be relocated over three years
After two years of scrutiny, federal housing officials have approved plans to shut down the beleaguered City Heights barracks-style public…
Covington HR director an ‘old soul’ whose interests help in her approach to improving employee’s lives
In her personal engagements, Covington’s new Human Resources director’s refined interests beg the question: Did Cindy Lewis emerge from a…
Lt. Dale Brown among the names added to Fallen Firefighters Memorial; flags at half staff today
Late Covington Fire Lt. Dale Brown was among 14 firefighters statewide whose names were added to the Kentucky Fallen Firefighters…
Covington helps four more small businesses with forgivable loans for exterior improvememts
It’s good business to put a good “face” on your business. To that point, the Covington Board of Commissioners approved…
Cleanup event for Kenton Co. residents this weekend offers opportunity to dispose of problematic trash
Need to do some fall cleaning? An event this weekend can help you not only make extra space in your…