Public invited to virtual forum discussing how the state court system handles domestic violence, more
The public is invited to discuss how the state court system handles cases of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking and…
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Covington seeking community development leader to run ‘island of misfit toys’; deadline to apply Sept. 30
Covington is looking for a community development leader to replace Ken Smith in running the City department jokingly referred to…
Kenton County PDS reduces tax rate to lowest level in two decades, reduces budget by $1 million
Through increased efficiencies and a successful reorganization, Kenton County Planning and Development Services (PDS) has lowered its county-wide property tax…
Customs and Border Protection officers seize fake vaccination cards, Pfizer stickers at Port of Cincinnati
As the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port…
City of Union commission votes unanimously to reduce the city’s tax rate
The City of Union Commission reduced the city’s 2021- 2022 real property tax rate from .216 to .206 per $100…
Cov commission approves surplus properties development, hears City Heights complaints, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The Covington Commission continues to transform the city, property by property. Tuesday night, at their…
The question: How to spend $35.9 million? City of Covington wants to hear from you — survey link here
The City of Covington has created a survey to pick the public’s brain on how to spend $35.9 million over…
On Constitution Day, Northern Kentucky Forum hosts Sec. of State Michael Adams talking about voting
NKU’s Northern Kentucky Forum is collaborating with NKU’s First Year Experience (freshman engagement) to host remarks from Secretary of State…
Three Northern Kentuckians among Gov. Andy Beshear’s latest board, commission appointments
Gov. Andy Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Beshear has appointed the following as members…
U.S. Census shows Kentucky grew by 3.8% (166,469 people); 4.5 million now live here
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its 2020 data showing population increases in Kentucky. Kentucky…
State records increase of 12.5 percent in General Fund receipts in August; Road Fund up 5.3 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks reported today that General Fund receipts increased 12.5 percent in August compared to last year….
Lawmakers override Beshear’s veto of legislation banning statewide mask mandates in schools
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would ban statewide mask mandates in Kentucky schools, while allowing local school boards…
Covington Public Works erecting ‘dome’ at Russell St. home-to-be for 1,500 tons of wintry road treatment
When some people go looking for a new home, they think in terms of a fenced-in yard, fireplace, two-car garage,…
Dayton hires Jerrod Barks as asst. city administrator; has served as city administrator of Morgantown
The City Dayton has hired Jerrod Barks as its Assistant City Administrator, a new position created by the Dayton City…
Ken Smith named city manager of Covington, as commissioners vote to move him from interim status
Thirteen weeks after he stepped into Covington’s city manager position on an interim basis, Ken Smith now has the job…
New, special pizza box recycling receptacles installed in MainStrasse in effort to solve big trash problem
A large pizza box doesn’t fit into a public garbage can. So night in and night out, the first person…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work in the region this week, cites delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six. Motorists should be…
New Covington assistant city manager ‘hooked’ on local government’s ability to improve people’s lives
Joy Pierson’s mother always told her and her 14 siblings that, while they were not rich in money, they were…
Legislators wrestle with how to keep students safe in school, age to require masks in day-care centers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky lawmakers gear up for a special session to take over management of…
City of Covington police, fire departments name new assistant chiefs; other changes due to retirements
The City of Covington has announced promotions within the city’s police and fire departments as a result of recent retirement…
Kenton County Fiscal Court votes unanimously to reduce tax rates, cites improvements to operations
Kenton County’s Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann, Commissioner Dr. Jon Draud, Commissioner Beth Sewell, and Commissioner Joe Nienaber voted unanimously to reduce…
Wired for community development Brandon Holmes joins City of Covington in Neighborhood Services
Brandon Holmes was supposed to be an investment banker. At least that’s what every standardized personality test told him. “(But)…