YMCA property changes hands after just 91 days; upgrades starts next week on hotel, bourbon project
With a flurry of signing and an aura of celebration, the City of Covington officially sold the historic YMCA building…
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Dept. of Financial Institutions offers tips to protect personal data and avoid scams, fraud, identity theft
The Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Kentuckians about the importance of protecting personal data to avoid…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part two looks at events, infrastructure, neighborhood investment
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. The second installment of this two-part series…
Covington shelter ordinance gets first reading; mayor-penned pension resolution goes to governor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s about moving forward, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer says. Yes, there are amendments that have…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part 1 focuses on economic development, finance and budget
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. Part one focuses on economic development, which…
Thayer receives KACP Outstanding Legislative Service Award for support of law enforcement
Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer has received the Kentucky Association Chiefs of Police (KACP) Outstanding Legislative Services Award…
Senate President Stivers, long the key obstacle for medical marijuana in KY, now sees ‘a narrow path’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The most important legislative opponent of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky said Friday that…
Gov. Beshear, Sec. Gray focus on helping KYians obtain a REAL ID; two more regional offices opening
Gov. Andy Beshear and Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said this week at the Kentucky Transportation headquarters they are focused on…
This Week at the Capitol: Voter I.D., school safety, pets, sex offenders, ‘born alive,’ smoking/vaping…
As sure as gavel strikes mark the start of a Kentucky General Assembly session, packed hallways in the Capitol Annex…
Devou Drive to close Monday for drainage project; SD1 estimates work could take a month
Devou Drive – one of the roads leading into Devou Park from downtown – will be closed off for about…
Bridge replacement projects to begin on KY 22 in Grant County; road closures expected through Nov.
Work is scheduled to begin by the end of January to replace three bridges on KY 22 (Taft Highway) in…
Covington Commission to hear first reading of shelter ordinance: YMCA property is closer to sale
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff It’s about balance, City Manager David Johnston says. It’s about showing compassion for your residents…
Youth, advocates convene for Children’s Advocacy Day at Capitol Thursday; Kim Moser to be honored
Rep. Kim Moser of NKY will be among those to receive a 2020 Champion for Children award as hundreds of…
Ride the Cov, Devou Good Project give update on bike ‘staples’: 288 installed or in works
Over the last seven months, it might have appeared as if a giant with a stapler were shooting shiny black…
The U.S. Census Bureau needs workers, and lots of them; pay is $18.50 an hour in Kenton County
Need a job? The U.S. Census Bureau is hiring temporary help for late spring and summer so it can make…
City of Wilder to present City Center Master Plan for seven properties along Licking Pike corridor
The City Center Master Plan will be presented at the Wilder City Council meeting Monday at 7 p.m. All interested…
Annual Rally for Life held in Capitol Rotunda, a pro-life legislators, others pledge to ‘continue the fight’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the State Capitol Rotunda this week to mark the annual…
Three NKY counties have passed 2nd Amendment sanctuary resolutions – what it means, doesn’t mean
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The three counties that most people recognize as the heart of Northern Kentucky have…
City removes interim tag from IT manager Elgusain, will continue system-wide upgrade, improve services
Essam Elgusain’s work as interim IT manager at the City of Covington since Nov. 1 has earned him the job…
City of Covington encourages residents, advocates to pay attention to proposed bus changes, weigh in
City of Covington officials continue to encourage residents, businesses, and advocates for vulnerable populations to pay attention to proposed changes…
Koenig trying again: Sports wagering bill on deck before legislative committee on Wednesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A sports wagering bill will have its first consideration by a legislative committee this week….
AG Cameron leads coalition in filing Supreme Court amicus brief; keep abortion clinic licenses with states
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron led a 17-state coalition in filing an amicus brief before the…