Transportation Cabinet’s ‘drones’ aid in Brent Spence Bridge inspection and will continue to monitor work
As the Federal Aviation Administration celebrates Drone Safety Awareness Week, Nov. 16 – 22, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet deployed the…
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Kentucky unemployment rate rises 1.8 percent in October; jobless rate now at 7.4 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary October 2020 unemployment rate was 7.4 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Removal of Brent Spence Bridge’s damaged deck starts Saturday; order aimed at street congestion
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an order intended to encourage drivers of commercial trucks traveling north on Interstate…
Cov mayor’s public plea: ‘Wear your mask’; commission sells surplus properties, approves rehab
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Mayor Joe Meyer had a simple but important message for his city Tuesday night….
Beshear sounds alarm, says new actions coming; NKY Health Dept. is stepping up contact tracing
Gov. Andy Beshear again warned Kentuckians that they must take action to stop COVID-19, as cases are increasing rapidly in…
Newport Dog Park — vastly improved and larger — reopens in new location on E. 6th Street
Through the dedication of neighborhood volunteers, generous donations from local businesses and residents, and large contributions and support from The…
Covington wants to boost 58 percent recycling rate; online presentation of ‘how-to’ tips to use year-round
The number of Covington households that recycle at home has increased 58 percent since 2016. Hoping to increase both that…
Covington streetscape designs for Madison Avenue and Seventh Street go before public Nov. 18-19
The public will get its first look and chance to comment next week on new streetscape designs for Madison Avenue…
Gov. Beshear ‘grateful’ for Supreme Court decision on executive powers; others react
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling on Thursday, reversing a lower court opinion that would…
In unanimous decision, Kentucky Supreme Court rules Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders are legal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a unanimous decision, the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Gov. Andy Beshear’s power…
State inspectors start work on Brent Spence Bridge; Beshear, Gray make closed bridge a priority
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray spent Thursday at the Brent Spence Bridge, signaling the importance of reopening the…
Read Ready Covington to kick off Mayor’s Challenge for school kids; runs Nov. 16 through Dec. 31
It’s said that reading supercharges the imagination. For Covington schoolchildren over the next few months, it could energize their piggybanks…
Erlanger Public Works Operations Director Wilson retires; ‘led by example,’ respected by co-workers
Dale Wilson, a 20-year veteran of the Erlanger Public Works Department, including serving as the department’s Operations Director for the…
KYTC launches virtual state traffic school, graduated driver licensing courses; in-person classes halted
Following red zone reduction recommendations to help combat the spread of COVID-19, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Division of Driver…
Brennan Center: Why these new election lawsuits will fail; president may try but courts aren’t going for it
By Myrna Pérez Brennan Center for Justice Even in the midst of a pandemic attempts to make voting harder,…
Expect Kentucky State Police, participating in Operation C.A.R.E., to be out in force this week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today You can expect to see a heightened law enforcement presence on U.S. highways and interstates…
Dayton City Council reduces property tax rate by 5%, first cut since 2008; mayor cites prudent management
The City of Dayton City Council approved a five percent reduction in the city’s property tax rate – the first…
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, Library team up for ‘Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa’ program
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with the Kenton County Public Library, announces its “Letters To Santa, Letters From…
Republicans increase their majority in the Kentucky House and Senate in “unofficial” election count
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Republican supermajority in the Kentucky House and Senate is getting even bigger, according to…
SD1 prepares for gradual return to normal business as water shutoffs, penalties are extended to January
Sanitation District No. 1 announced Tuesday that it is beginning preparations for a return to normal business operations in January…
City of Fort Wright reduces property tax rates by 5%; Mayor Hatter credits growth, fiscal responsiblity
Mayor Dave Hatter of Fort Wright said that despite a challenging year, city council passed a city budget that includes…
Covington to fill potholes, clear snow on state routes within city, thanks to contract with state
Drivers should experience smoother and safer travel on main routes through the City this winter. Saying its Public Works crews…