SD1 to begin Phase I of US 27/AA Highway sanitary sewer improvements later this month
Sanitation District No. 1 will begin the first phase of a sanitary sewer improvement project along US 27 and the…
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Covington close to agreement for state highway maintenance, Crown Act, Halloween safety, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington is one step closer to reaching an agreement with the Kentucky…
Mount Zion Road in Boone County reopened; rebuild project made needed improvements to traffic flow
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced the recent reopening to traffic of Mount Zion Road in Boone County with substantial…
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds Kentucky’s transfer-agreement law for abortion clinics
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled to uphold Kentucky’s transfer-agreement law…
Covington’s user-friendly form-based code, a new approach to zoning, is now in effect
Less red tape. Quicker decisions. Clearer guidance. Less expense. Easier research. And a more flexible attitude. Those are the…
Five honorees recognized with 2020 Kenton County Pioneer Award for outstanding community service
The Kenton County Pioneer Award is bestowed on living residents of Kenton County who have a record of outstanding service…
Sanitation District No.1 bond refunding saves ratepayers nearly $75 million through 2041
Sanitation District No.1 recently completed its latest round of bond refunding, saving ratepayers $14.8 million in debt service over the…
Beshear reports largest one-day increase in COVID-19 cases, says we can’t get complacent
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday said the state posted the largest regular one-day increase in recorded COVID-19 cases. He reported…
Crown Act ordinance gets Covington Commission’s first reading; city seeks Homeland Security grant
By Ryan Clark Special to NKyTribune In two weeks, Covington Commissioner Michelle Williams said she will be coming to the…
Northern Kentucky cities participate in recent ‘Operation Crash Reduction’ to promote safer roads
To help drivers and passengers remember the importance of seat-belt use and other safe-driving practices, the Commonwealth of Kentucky promoted…
SD1 celebrates 200th storm water public cost-share project; provided $14 million to assist local cities
Sanitation District No. 1 recently celebrated the 200th project in its community partnership storm water assistance public cost-share program. The…
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…
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…