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…
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Covington to consider transforming outdated zoning ordinance with Neighborhood Development Code
The final draft of a 1½-year effort to fundamentally transform how Covington uses land-use regulations to guide development will be…
Secretary of State says voting results will be delayed until June 30, because of mail-in ballots
“Under normal circumstances, the State Board of Elections receives and reports all preliminary election results on election night,” said Secretary…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces road updates, traffic delays for District 6 highways
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6…
Beshear reports 258 new COVID cases, 2 deaths; urges caution to find ‘new normal’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday updated Kentuckians on the state’s efforts to combat the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “I’m so…
Newport passes $20 million budget for 2021 fiscal year; city taps reserves due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Newport City Commission has enacted a $20 million budget for the city’s 2021 fiscal year, a spending plan impacted…
City of Covington fine-tunes its Small Business Incentive program in a new year of funding
New eligibility for daycare centers and “bonus points” for businesses owned by minorities, women, and military veterans are among changes…
Covington commission sets goals; Hilltop moving downtown; Highland Ave. development considered
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The priorities are set. Once again, City of Covington Commissioners have placed their goals in…
Kentuckians encouraged to report suspected election law violations to Election Fraud Hotline
Attorney General Daniel Cameron is encouraging Kentuckians to report suspected election law violations during the 2020 primary election to the…
WYWQ*: Graves Road Interchange in Boone County is moving quickly, relieves congestion, opens land
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern Started in January, the Graves Road Interchange Project in Boone County has seen exponential progress,…
Kentucky Board of Education narrows candidate pool to six for the next Commissioner of Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a motion to direct search firm Greenwood/Asher and Associates Inc. to conduct reference checks…
Beshear reports 315 new COVID cases, 2 deaths; speaks on removal of Jefferson Davis statue
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on steps the state is taking to address the novel coronavirus 2019. “We’ve…
Kentucky has 331 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths; get tested, do Census, get ballot by June 15
As of Friday afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear has reported at least 12,166 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 331 newly confirmed. “Remember,…
Sen. Chris McDaniel pre-files bill to replace Jefferson Davis statue at capitol to honor Carl Brashear
This story has been updated Senator Chris McDaniel announced that he has pre-filed a bill to have the statue of…
NKY has 11 COVID cases, state 191 cases, 7 deaths; Beshear says churches to expand capacity, more
As of Wednesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 11 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,360 total…
Covington commissioners approve budget in first reading, approve subsidies, honor Rev. Leo Schmidt
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington’s fiscal year ’21 budget got a first reading Tuesday night, and, unlike last week,…
Covington still pushing against bus route reductions; more changes sought; Wednesday’s vote is 5:30 p.m.
A day before the board overseeing public bus service in Northern Kentucky votes on drastic changes to routes, City of…
Kentucky Republicans hold online state convention; grassroots leaders select RNC delegates, alternates
The Republican Party of Kentucky held its first-ever online state convention during the weekend, with grassroots GOP leaders from across…
Police to conduct campaign against aggressive driving on I-75 corridor in Kenton County on June 16
Police officers have stepped up enforcement on the I-75 Kenton County corridor. An enforcement blitz is only a portion of…
Governor reports 319 new COVID cases, four deaths, urges Kyians to stay safe, help prevent spread
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 319 new cases of COVID on Saturday and four new deaths, bringing the state’s total to…
Covington offering $500 bonuses to new landlords; program designed to help families find housing
Desperate to help its vulnerable families find places to live, the City of Covington is offering $500 bonuses to landlords…
Covington observes 11th annual NKY Pride LGBTQ festival this weekend with opening of community center
With the City of Covington as the title sponsor, the 11th annual rendition of NKY Pride will be observed this…