Kenton County Parks & Recreation now accepting shelter house reservations for upcoming season
Kenton County Parks & Recreation will start accepting shelter house reservations for the upcoming season today. You can reserve…
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Boone Conservancy secures 350-acre riverfront property for conservation, recreation
The Boone Conservancy, a Northern Kentucky nonprofit dedicated to land conservation, announced the successful acquisition of 350 acres of pristine…
Committee adopts mission, timeline, plans to gather public input on Covington’s government structure
As early as mid-October, Covington residents should have a better grasp of what the city’s future governing body will likely…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Park Hills, Kenton County, Covington
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence city council chose a new member Tuesday night. The death of council member…
Covington officials advocate for Brent Spence improvements amid talk of federal funding delay
Covington city officials have spent the week advocating at the highest levels on behalf of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor…
Gov. Andy Beshear questions legality of President Trump’s federal payments pause
(Editor’s note: A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s freeze of all federal grants and loans until a hearing…
Applications are open for Newport’s second Citizens Academy; apply by February 3
Applications are being accepted for Newport’s Second Citizens Academy to be held Thursday evenings February 20–April 10. – Deadline to…
Vickie Kyle honored for more than 50 years of community service as she leaves Erlanger council
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Former Erlanger council member Vicki Kyle was honored recently with a proclamation and a…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings for Florence, Boone County, Newport, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE In a short caucus meeting, Florence city council viewed a presentation from Todd…
Florence council seeks citizen input on new master plan for city parks — virtual survey open
After months of research, planning and extensive public engagement, the City of Florence unveiled its new master plan for six…
Kenton County Fiscal Court names J.S. Held to oversee development of new 225-acre park in Independence
At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved J.S. Held to serve as its owner’s representative for…
Rep. Stephanie Dietz is chair of KY House Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and Judiciary
Representative Stephanie Dietz of Edgewood is the new Chair of the Kentucky House’s Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety,…
New Covington Mayor Ron Washington lays out vision, philosophy for city’s future following swearing-in
New Covington Mayor Ron Washington’s priorities include more housing for people of all income levels and a joint recreation commission…
Covington Form of Government Transition Committee includes members from eight of city’s neighborhoods
The newly proposed committee that will help guide the City’s move to a new governing structure over the next two…
Sen. Rand Paul joins bipartisan legislation to repeal ban on TikTok citing First Amendment concerns
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Monday, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and…
Kenton County Mayors’ Group discusses dealing with snow event, elects new chair
The Kenton County Mayors’ Group met Saturday morning at the Ft Mitchell city building. This was the first meeting without…
Kentucky voter registration remains strong with more than 9,000 voters added in December
The Kentucky Secretary of State on Friday announced voter registration remained strong in the last month of 2024, with 9,324…
Government briefs: Meetings in Park Hills, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton, Florence, Covington, Elsmere
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Mayor Kathy Zembrodt announced that the police department was up to full speed…
Lakeside Park council hears from residents, new council member about sidewalk repair inconsistencies
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Newly elected Lakeside Park council member Cassi Schabell had several city residents come to…
Kentucky Teens can win prizes for safe driving during KYTC’s Safe Teen Driving Challenge
Team Kentucky is calling on all teen drivers to participate in the Safe Teen Driving Challenge and compete for a…
Covington parking authority updating parking meters to increase convenience, accept coins, credit cards
It’s a common sight in business districts almost anywhere you go: Drivers and passengers standing for long periods in front…
Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky announces 2025 service and fare changes to take affect in spring
In an effort to connect more Northern Kentucky neighborhoods and transit-dependent people with fixed-route bus service, Transit Authority of Northern…