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…
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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…
Legislators will be back March 29-30 for the final days of the session — and there are bills in play
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers returned home for a 10-day recess and will return to Frankfort March 29-30…
The Week at the Capitol: Budget approved (protects road fund), and a round up of some other legislation
The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2021 session advanced this week as the Senate and House approved a budget…
Historic Erlanger Depot Museum to get transformed and re-opened with grand event, Mayor Fette says
After being closed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Historic Erlanger Depot Museum will be transformed and…
How should City of Covington spend federal block grant money? Virtual hearing March 25 seeks input
The federal CDBG and HOME programs have brought the City of Covington about $20 million over the last 10 years…
COV officials, developers debate future of 303 Court; developers want incentives, city postpones decision
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Will there be redevelopment at 303 Court St. — and will the city lend a…
Special ceremony at Capitol marks 1million vaccines in Kentucky and more to come; now 567 vaccine sites
A ceremony at the Capitol on Monday marked one million Kentuckians who have received at least the first dosage of…
Do you have what it takes? Covington police seeking ‘protect and serve’ candidates for exam this summer
The Covington Police Department is looking for people who want to protect and serve their community with honor and professionalism….
Going to House: Change how appointments to vacant U.S. Senate offices are made, adding days to session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A companion bill to a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to…
SD1 begins multi-phase project in Wilder to eliminate 47m gallons of sanitary sewer overflows
Sanitation District No. 1 is building an equalization (EQ) tank and wet weather pump station along the Licking River in…
Rep. Kim Moser’s bill addressing needs of prisoners reentering society becomes law
A measure aimed at better addressing the needs of people reentering society from incarceration has officially become law. HB 53,…