Beshear goes into quarantine on Sunday after security staff member tests positive for COVID-19
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced Sunday he and his family have gone into quarantine at the…
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Covington’s new Parks & Recreations chief brings passion, experience to critical positions
When Ben Oldiges was 15, he took a part-time summer job with Boone County Parks & Recreation overseeing kickball games…
First quarter of FY21, General Fund receipts grow by 5.8 percent, Road Funds up 1.9 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks reported that General Fund receipts rose 4.8 percent in September with revenues of $1,115.4 million. This…
City of Bellevue receives $1.1 million in federal funding for three major infrastructure projects
The City of Bellevue received three federal grants Thursday to build the first-ever section of Riverfront Commons in the city…
Covington adopts health guidelines for trick-or-treating, other Halloween events to reduce contact
The COVID-19 pandemic won’t stop trick-or-treating in Covington this year, but costumed youth going door to door to ask for…
Support for Crown Act moves forward, Covington to hear first reading to change ordinance
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington has once again placed itself at the forefront of human rights…
Clean/Green easy: Special drop-off events help residents with problematic waste disposal
Special drop-off events will give area residents additional opportunities to get rid of tires, appliances, yard waste, old cleaning chemicals,…
Kentucky reaches weekly record (6,126) for new coronavirus cases with 616 reported Sunday
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I…
Covington creates new grant program (up to $50K) to help city businesses survive ongoing pandemic
The City of Covington has created another program to help businesses protect jobs and survive the pandemic — and this…
Deadline to register to vote in General Election Nov. 3: Monday at 4 p.m.; here’s the link to register online
The deadline to register to vote in Kentucky for the November general election is Monday at 4 p.m. Secretary of…
Secretary of State says Kentucky voter registration gaining traction ahead of Oct. 5 deadline
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that Kentucky continues to see an uptick in voter registration, with the state’s number…
Newport, CRG Residential dedicate $37M apartment building on site of former 4th Street School
Officials from the City of Newport joined representatives of CRG Residential Wednesday in cutting the ribbon and formally dedicating Academy on…
CVG receives additional $6.7 million from FAA, to be used for runway rehabilitation, taxiway projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced that the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will receive an additional $6.7 million…
Covington commission makes architectural review board official, approves new hires
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter With the appointments Tuesday night, it became official. The new board, known as the Board…
Rob Sanders reports the charity golf outing for the NKY Children’s Advocacy Center was big success
Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders said the charity golf outing hosted to benefit the NKY Children’s Advocacy Center (NKY…
KYTC warns fall mowing season is underway — signs will be removed from roadsides; don’t put them there
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With fall mowing season underway along highways around the state, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet warns…
Sharmili Reddy reinventing PDS to create a more customer-centric, accessible organization
When Sharmili Reddy took the reins at Planning and Development Services of Kenton County (PDS) in July, the organization was…
Unemployment rates rise in every Kentucky county during past year; Magoffin highest at 18.1 percent
Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties between August 2019 and August 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for…
SD1 sewer separation project in Newport to reduce overflows, promote redevelopment in city
Sanitation District No. 1 will soon begin work on the final phase of a project to separate storm water pipe…
Kenton County Public Works annual Fall Clean-Up set for Oct. 1-3 — here’s a list of accepted items
Kenton County Public Works will be hosting its annual Fall Clean-Up Oct. 1-3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily…
Campbell Clerk Jim Luersen provides information on voting; almost all polling places will be open
Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen says almost all the county’s polling places will be open for in-person voting on Nov….
Covington Commission passes new zoning ordinance, votes to keep property tax rate the same
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was another first for Covington Commissioners on Tuesday night. Earlier this year, the city…