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,…
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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…
Dayton installs park benches at Sargeant, Jamestown Parks with funds from state waste management grant
The City of Dayton has installed eight new park benches at Sargeant Park and Jamestown Park. The city received a…
Newport holds ribbon cutting on another Combs family Historic Preservation Adaptive Re-Use Project
Newport held a ribbon cutting ceremony last week at 402 East 9th Street to celebrate another Historic Preservation Adaptive Re-Use…
Jan Hillard: Finding our way through understanding of how we see January 6th Capitol riots
We recently marked the one-year anniversary of the most violent attack on the nation’s capital since the War of 1812….
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,…
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…