Covington residents invited to comment on how $4 million in federal funds should be used by City
The Covington public has until the end of the day on July 14 to weigh in on how the City…
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Sen. Schickel joins bipartisan group to draft legislation restricting no-knock search warrants
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bipartisan group of Kentucky lawmakers, including NKY’s Sen. John Schickel, has announced they are…
Circuit Judge enters temporary restraining order against Beshear administration in KDA lawsuit
Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles announced Thursday that a Scott County Circuit Judge entered a temporary restraining order against the…
$2.5M Covington Connect to close digital divide with Wi-Fi hotspots, free computers, internet access
The City of Covington and six partners are investing over $2.5 million in an aggressive push to demolish one of…
Five Northern Ky. governments receive $1.3M in CARES Act reimbursements; 11 others pending
In collaboration with the Department for Local Government (DLG), Gov. Andy Beshear announced 16 Northern Kentucky governments have applied for…
Kentucky law enforcement reminds drivers to ‘Stop Speeding Before it Stops You’ as state reopens
As the Commonwealth reopens and traffic continues to increase, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) is…
Brother says Rep. John ‘Bam’ Carney marks six months in hospital care, making progress
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky House Majority Floor Leader John “Bam” Carney, who has been hospitalized for six months…
Covington City Hall lobby to be open to public on Monday, wear masks and follow safety rules
The lobby of Covington City Hall will reopen to walk-in visitors with restrictions on Monday after being closed since March…
Newport Forward — deadline is midnight tomorrow for citizens to weigh in on city’s future
Here’s your chance to participate. Newport is asking for your input on the direction of future land use, economic and…
Kentucky Attorney General defends ‘Casey’s Law’ in court as necessary tool for fighting drug epidemic
In furthering his commitment to fighting the drug epidemic, Attorney General Daniel Cameron has announced his office is defending a…
City of Newport announces $50 gift card giveaway contest for residents completing 2020 Census
Newport residents who complete the United States 2020 Census will be eligible to win a $50 gift card through a…
As July 4 approaches, KYTC reminds Kentucky motorists that ‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving’
This Independence Day, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers…
SD1 to begin sanitary sewer relocation project along Highland Pike in Fort Wright next week
Sanitation District No. 1 will begin work next week to replace a failed sanitary sewer pipe and above-ground bypass line…
Beshear talks of ‘test of a lifetime’ and reports 220 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 220 new COVID cases and seven deaths as of Wednesday afternoon. “Kentuckians have risen to the…
Beshear reports 282 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths; talks economic development, unemployment
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on several state initiatives, including COVID-19 as well as economic developments and state services. “Today…
Covington residents to benefit from Rumpke’s takeover of transfer station — lower fees for drop-offs
Covington residents dropping off debris from, say, a kitchen rehab project could pay as little as $19.50 at the Covington…
State sets up in-person services by appointment for those seeking unemployment services, adds offices
People can make appointments for in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services that will be offered beginning today to assist Kentuckians while…
Beshear reports 316 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death, cites poor air quality; KHN provides roundup
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the Commonwealth’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). As…
Police enforcement blitz against aggressive driving on I-75 in Kenton County coming again Sunday
Police officers conducted an enforcement blitz against aggressive driving on the I-75 corridor in Kenton County on June 16. This…
Budgeting in ever-swirling environment; pandemic, other pressures made complex task more so
Second of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. It made one’s head whirl. As Covington officials labored…
A closer look at numbers detail in City of Covington’s ‘miracle’ $149M budget; it moves the city forward
First of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. Design for a dog park. A new home…
Covington Commissioners hear new zoning code update, approve FY21 budget, set in-person meeting
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Hundreds of years ago, parts of Covington were developed without any kind of code, and…