City of Fort Mitchell names the Mike Wong Family Grand Marshals of the Independence Day Parade
The City of Fort Mitchell has named the Oriental Wok and the Wong Family as its 2021 Independence Day Parade…
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Kentucky receives $5 million boost in federal CARES funding to promote safe tourism across state
Gov. Andy Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry announced this week that the Commonwealth has committed…
Annual service in Covington honors 37 fallen peace officers who died in line of duty
The annual ceremony to honor Northern Kentucky peace officers who have died in the line of duty played out Monday…
Covington Commission: Scott Street properties could be new City Hall site; city clerk hired
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Commissioners agreed Tuesday to purchase properties at 620 and 622 Scott Streets, which are…
Covington encouraging rehab of historic properties with new incentives targeting commercial spaces
The City of Covington has created a new incentive program to help “activate” vacant commercial buildings in neighborhood business districts…
State to receive $2.1 billion from American Rescue Plan Act, state receipts surge in April, set records
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the commonwealth is receiving $2.183 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the…
U.S. DEA reports successful national Prescription Drug Take Back Day; 12,000 pounds in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency says its national Prescription Drug Take Back Day in April,…
Brood X is coming: Cicada advice from the Cov’s urban forester on eve of ‘invasion’ (it’s been 17 years)
The invading horde called Brood X will soon emerge from its 17-year-old underground hiding place. But whether you see…
Dayton City Council on strategic planning session to identify issues facing city, promote teamwork
Dayton City Council held a strategic planning session recently with council members and city staff meeting for six hours to…
Kenton County Police officer Michael Allgeier awarded Life Saving Award for outstanding service
Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones issued a Life Saving Award to Officer Michael Allgeier for his outstanding service to…
New cameras provide ‘eyes’ on the river; grant to help first responders improve safety along waterfront
Covington will soon have more eyes keeping watch on its riverfront — 18 of them, in fact. The “eyes” are…
Developers say COV Riverfront Commons Plaza ‘98% complete’; city wants to buy Scott Street properties
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Almost — 98 percent — complete. That’s what representatives from the Riverfront Commons Plaza project…
Outdoor burning banned in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties through September 30
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Outdoor burning will soon be banned in eight Kentucky counties as ozone season begins. The…
Special streetside dining extended to Oct. 31 in Covington for pandemic-related ReCov program
To help its restaurants survive and recover from the pandemic and protect jobs, the City is again extending a special…
Project to add a westbound lane of the U.S. 42 bridge over the interstate in Boone County set to begin
A project to add a westbound lane on the U.S. 42 bridge over I-71/75 in Boone County is set to…
OKI Regional Council of Governments offers free Tree for Me tool to help make the right choice
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has introduced a new tool for tree lovers and community tree distributors. Designed by…
How can Newport’s Festival Park be even more inviting? City asks for public input on improvements
The City of Newport is seeking the public’s input on the planned improvements to Festival Park, one of Greater Cincinnati’s…
Koenig, Massey, and Moser among ten selected as 2021 Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVPs
The 2021 General Assembly saw progress on many issues important to the business community. The Kentucky Chamber announced the recognition…
Matt Frey, NewCath and NKU grad, named executive director of KY Financial Empowerment Commission
The Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission (KFEC) has named Northern Kentuckian Matt Frey as Executive Director. Frey will lead the Commission,…
Residents tell Covington commission to keep Orchard Park green; Cov Connect update
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – It’s a place where neighbors meet and get to know each other, they…
Beshear lifts some mask restrictions, reports 213 new cases, 4 deaths, 3.15% positivity; get vaccinated now
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,726,346 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. The Governor said…
New era of Kenton County Planning and Zoning to launch at May 6 public meeting in Villa Hills
A new era of planning and zoning in Kenton County will launch May 6 with the unveiling of an ordinance…