Newport, Covington close floodgates as water rises; plenty of flooding around the state
With the rising Ohio River now covering parts of Riverside Drive and lapping at the gap in the floodwall at…
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USDEA releases National Drug Threat Assessments showing ‘harsh reality’ of drug threats
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday released the National Drug Threat Assessment, an annual…
Covington mayor tells commission Brent Spence project an ‘existential threat’ to city revitalization
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Calling it an “existential threat” to the city’s revitalization, Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer spoke…
Work to start March 15 on Covington 11th Street vehicle, pedestrian bridge over CSX tracks
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) work is about to begin on a project to demolish the closed 11th Street Bridge…
State ends February note — seventh consecutive week of declining cases; ‘going in right direction’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is ending the month of February on a positive note regarding the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Beshear calls new vaccine a ‘game changer’ as end of pandemic is in sight; masks, distancing still needed
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News As a new vaccine was released and the coronavirus and Covid-19 kept waning in…
Road projects update: Transportation Cabinet provides updates on NKY projects, possible delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following projects going on in Northern Kentucky. The public should be alert…
Week at State Capitol: Summary of legislative actions — no-knock warrants, election procedures, more
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2021 session reached one of the milestones Capitol observers eagerly await with this week’s arrival of…
Advocates: Brent Spence Bridge, ‘notorious chokepoint’ and critical connector, needs attention
Staff report Revitalization of the Brent Spence Bridge corridor has been a topic of discussion for decades. The bridge is…
Adams applauds legislation that would make some voting law changes from 2020 election permanent
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is applauding legislation that would make permanent some of…
‘YMCA building’ facade work to start, transformation to create hotel suites, bourbon ‘experience’
Known for two of their former tenants – the old YMCA and Gateway bookstore – the buildings at the southeast…
Covington commission approves MS4 fee structure, re-enters into swim contract for pool season
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s true what they say — breaking up is hard to do. But sometimes, it’s…
Florence lawyer Jordan Dallas Turner announces candidacy for Boone County Attorney
Jordan Dallas Turner has announced her candidacy for Boone County Attorney in the 2022 Republican Primary. “I am running for…
Retired, respected Supreme Court Justice Donald Wintersheimer, 89, dies peacefully at Covington home
Donald C. Wintersheimer who grew up in Northern Kentucky and held a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court for 24…
Routine maintenance to begin on Brent Spence Bridge on March 1; two lanes will remain open
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will undertake routine maintenance to clean and paint the Brent Spence Bridge will begin March…
Twice as many deceased voters removed from rolls than new voters added for second consecutive month
Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced for the second consecutive month, more voters were removed from Kentucky’s rolls than…
Governor Beshear reports 2,000 cases, 29 deaths; state’s positivity is down to 6.89%
Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly 2,000 cases of COVID-19, but said the state’s positivity rate has decreased to 6.89%. “Overall,…
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles to kick of winter agriculture conference February 22
As much of the nation begins to thaws from wintry weather next week, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles will…
Covington funds seven neighborhood projects; beautification includes banners, benches, more
Seven more neighborhood groups will receive funding from the City of Covington for small improvement projects ranging from park benches…
Covington commission hears first reading on MS4 fees, re-enters into swim contract for pool season
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Commissioners met for their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night, held virtually because of COVID-19….
Bromley-Crescent Springs Road (KY 2373) to be closed to through traffic for one month
KY 2373 (Bromley-Crescent Springs Road) will be closed to through traffic for one month starting Monday, February 22 and last…
City of Erlanger Police promote Kim Klare as district’s first female lieutenant
The first female officer ever hired by the Erlanger Police Department is now the first female Lieutenant in the department’s…