March General Fund receipts rise 9 percent over 2020; total revenue up 5.7 percent for fiscal year
The Office of State Budget Director reported today that March’s General Fund receipts rose 9.0 percent compared to March of…
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Villa Hills Mayor Heather Jansen wants to manage growth, keep community-feel of her city
This is part of an occasional series about Northern Kentucky city mayors. By Josie Shriver NKyTribune reporter The late Jim…
Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation supports Beshear’s request for federal aid after recent flooding
Kentucky’s Congressional Delegation sent a joint letter to President Joe Biden in support of Governor Andy Beshear’s request for a…
American Conservative Union Foundation recognized Rep. Adam Koenig with an Award for Conservative Achievement
The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF) recognized Representative Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, with an Award for Conservative Achievement. This award is…
Susan Smith joins Covington as new business recruiter, after 22 years at meetNKY
Covington’s new Manager of Business Attraction has biked through the Rockies in a hailstorm, hiked the Inca Trail to Machu…
Governor signs bills creating new jobs and better schools, investing in infrastructure, expanding voting
Gov. Andy Beshear joined legislative leaders from both parties on Wednesday to sign bipartisan legislation appropriating funds from the federal…
In-person unemployment appointments open for April 15 start after being closed for three-plus years
Gov. Andy Beshear and Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry L. Roberts announced today that in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services will open…
NKY Community Action Commission extends enrollment period for home energy assistance
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission has extended the enrollment period for the Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…
City of Covington says combined trash, storm water bill is in the mail, due April 30
Covington’s Finance Department is mailing a bill to residents today that combines annual fees related to trash collection and storm…
Kenton County seeks feedback for new 225-acre park on Independence Station Road
Kenton County is seeking feedback from residents for the new, 225 acre Kenton County Park located on Independence Station Road…
COVID cases rise for third day — to 972; 13 deaths reported, positivity rate is 2.99%
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky saw another big jump in new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, continuing this week’s…
Governor says bipatrisan ‘Better KY’ legislation to create jobs, boost economy; reviewing details in bills
Gov. Andy Beshear, following the final day of the 2021 regular session, announced Kentucky lawmakers and his administration reached a…
Chris Reinersman leads Kentucky’s 14th largest city which has a small-town feel
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Part of an occasional series on NKY’s mayors. Chris Reinersman was elected as Independence’s mayor…
From radio ‘star’ to retirement: City Clerk Maggie Nyhan ending 20 1/2 years at Covington City Hall
Covington City Clerk Maggie Nyhan is ending her 20½-year career at City Hall with an array of memories, including this:…
State reports 361 new COVID cases, 8 deaths, 2.88% positivity; ages 40-up eligible to get vaccine now
The state reported 361 new COVID cases on Sunday, 8 deaths, and 2.88% positivity. Of the new cases, 72 were…
Former jail, city-county office tower in Covington to become apartments, commercial space
One of Covington’s tallest buildings when it opened in 1969, 303 Court St. is about to get even taller –…
U.S. Dept. of Labor launches new website to assist unemployment fraud victims with identity theft
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched a new website to help victims of unemployment identity theft. The agency unveiled…
Spring street-sweeping begins April 1 — residents must move cars on assigned days
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on April 1 – and the success…
Boone County Fiscal Court, Cincinnati Bell partner to offer county-wide high-speed internet
The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a partnership with Cincinnati Bell Inc. on that will result in the development of…
Covington commission votes 4-1 to help finance 303 Court St. development; Code of Ordinances approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In the early 1970s, the property at 303 Court St. was built with the partnership…
From eyesore to definitely NOT eyesore: Tom Covert bought sad house from Covington, made it a home
When Tom Covert bought 1118 Lee St. from the City of Covington in late 2019, the three-room “shotgun” house in…
Covington rental licenses go online; landlords, airbnb proprietors can apply now; sets regulatory framework
If you own property and rent it out in the City of Covington, you can now apply online for the…