City takes ‘big step forward’ on IRS site, public works, Hotel Covington — bringing jobs, service and change
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter For the past two weeks, the city Commission has made headlines because of how they…
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Sanitation District getting started on first phase of stormwater/wastewater project in Ft. Thomas
Sanitation District No. 1 starting to break ground this week on the first phase of a stormwater and wastewater project…
Latest models for Kentucky COVID-19 impact vary; estimates how counties will deal with disease
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Projections of COVID-19’s impact on Kentucky continue to vary, but one model has begun…
COVID update: NKY has 17 new cases, KY has 273, 4 deaths; Gov. Beshear praises all the heroes
Staff Report As of Sunday afternoon, 17 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for 279 total…
Covington focuses on vacant, abandoned houses; lien waivers, foreclosures among strategies
Neighbors know them well. Strung around the city, they’re the houses that have sat vacant for years – essentially abandoned,…
Gov. Beshear sets benchmarks for reopening the state’s economy, recognizing ‘sacrifices’
Gov. Andy Beshear discussed benchmarks that the Commonwealth must meet in order to start reopening the state’s economy while keeping…
2020 Census counts; millions of dollars in federal funds are on the line; make sure everyone counts
Two weeks into the 2020 Census count, Covington citizens’ response rate is lagging significantly behind that of other Northern Kentucky…
COVID Update: NKY has 6 new cases, KY has 88 and 7 deaths; drive-through site up and running
As Wednesday, six additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for 232 total cases, according to the…
Cov approves Nuisance Code, gets 3Q financial report, gives 1st reading to food vending ordinance
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In the Covington’s first virtual legislative meeting — where commissioners met over GoToMeeting from their…
Pension relief bills, Sen. McDaniel’s freeze saves Covington taxpayers $1 million in new fiscal year
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear recently signed into law two pieces of legislation that will throw the City of Covington a…
Kentucky police chiefs applaud Beshear’s executive order on rehiring retired law enforcement
Retired law enforcement officers are permitted to be rehired and help communities deal with COVID-19 without risking the loss of…
City of Newport issues curfew for juveniles between hours of 9 p.m.-6 a.m. due to COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Newport has issued a curfew for juveniles between the hours of 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. due…
Covington Housing Authority seeks those who sew to help seniors; resident helps public works employees
Can you sew? The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) is asking for your help. Hoping to protect the mostly elderly…
City of Newport launches program to assist small businesses dealing with impacts of COVID-19 crisis
The City of Newport has created a new program to assist small businesses dealing with the impacts of the COVID-19…
Covington puts out all-call for “thank you” messages to 1st responders; free daytime parking at RiverHaus
From truckers to nurses, and grocery store cashiers to teachers, there are many people who are working hard to help…
COVID-19 update: 13 new NKY cases; highest-yet 204 cases in KY, 8 deaths; Gov. urges social distancing
As of Wednesday afternoon, 13 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for 168 total cases. There…
Covington commission’s caucus makes history with first virtual meeting; pools won’t open this summer
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington’s commission caucus meeting Tuesday was historic for being its first virtual…
City of Covington clarifies alcohol rules, order gives refunds for event cancelations, 2:30 a.m. licenses
Refunds of temporary alcohol licenses and 2:30 a.m. permits are part of an executive order issued in the City of…
Covington offers leniency on street-sweeping days; temporarily not issuing tickets for cars not moved
If you can’t find a spot to move your car in Covington while your side of the street is being…
Red Bikes no longer rolling in Covington, City urges residents to fill out Census form while stuck at home
Covington is losing an alternative form of transportation while the COVID-19 pandemic plays out. With the Red Bike bike-sharing system…
Covington first to approve $7.4M, federally funded riverbank stabilization/restoration project
The City of Covington approved its participation in the Riverfront Ecosystem Restoration Project that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
This Week at the Capitol: Legslature passes austere one-year budget amid pandemic and uncertainty
LRC Public Information Over the past month the number of Kentuckians who have tested positive for COVID-19 has grown from…