Kenton County gives Bill Goetz Pioneer Award for outstanding public service since 1960s
At its Fiscal Court meeting this week, Kenton County recognized one of the 2020 Pioneer Award honorees, Bill Goetz, who…
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Erlanger officials urge pedestrians and motorists to be cautious, follow safety rules and slow down
An alarming number of young people who were recently struck by vehicles while crossing streets in Erlanger have city officials…
City of Newport issues $11.7m in bonds for key infrastructure projects, including Festival Park
The City of Newport has issued $11.7 million in bonds for vital infrastructure projects that will fund major improvements to…
Trees, beautiful trees: Covington’s Urban Forestry Division wants to write a 20-year master plan
Unlike … say … marigolds (which take only about eight weeks to go from seed to flower) trees take decades…
Ceremony at Capitol marks one-year anniversary of first COVID case, honors 4,800 lost to pandemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A ceremony was held at the State Capitol on Saturday, to mark the one-year anniversary…
This Week at the State Capitol: A roundup of the bills that moved forward in the General Assembly
The list of issues receiving consideration from state lawmakers continued growing this week as workdays lengthened and an increased number…
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…
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…