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…
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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…
Today is deadline to register for the City of Covington’s Police, Fire Department exams
If you ever dreamed of being a police officer or firefighter in Covington, Friday midnight is the deadline to take…
Kenton County Detention Center hosting open house/hiring event Friday at the site
The Kenton County Detention Center is hosting an Open House/Hiring Event for the positions of Front Desk, Booking Officer, Home…
Governor honors 14 heroes, including NKY’s Dale Brown, with names on Fallen Firefighters Memorial
Gov. Andy Beshear remembered 14 “selfless heroes” who died in the line of duty, as their names were added to…
DeanHouston+ bringing headquarters, jobs to COV; city commission tables AFSCME contract
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Fast-food lovers. Old-time pugilists. And … Covington Commissioners? Yes, sometimes even they need a good…
Ky. Secretary of State unveils new voter registration campaign inspired by his failure to ‘unmute’ himself
On National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams unveiled a new voter registration slogan and logo,…
Newport, COV project among ten statewide to receive Certified Local Government Program funding
Ten projects in eight communities were recently awarded Kentucky Certified Local Government (CLG) Program grants. These included two grants to…
Paint the Cov Pink, participate in effort to bring attention to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Oct.
The City of Covington is inviting its businesses to help “Paint The Cov Pink” as part of Breast Cancer Awareness…
NKY’s Chris McDaniel has harsh words for ‘Unity Aluminum’ during grilling by legislative committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Officials with a company that received $15 million from the state to help build a…
Covington Parks & Recreation reports successful pool season — looks forward to bigger, better ’22
Each drop in autumn temperatures is pushing the 2021 summer pool season further back in the rearview mirror, but Covington’s…
Kentucky State Police announce new location for driver’s licensing services for Boone Co. residents
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday announced a new driver testing branch location for Boone County residents to obtain…
Unemployment rates fall in all Kentucky counties in August; Boone County among lowest rates in state
Unemployment rates fell in all 120 Kentucky counties between August 2020 and August 2021. No county unemployment rates rose or…
Second ‘Cookouts and Conversations’ on Friday at Austinburg Neighborhood Park after first success
Both the turnout and the discussion at the first “cookouts and conversations” event were wide-ranging and robust, so the Covington’s…