New assistant city manager from Oak Ridge, Tennessee hired with former Covington mayor’s help
More than 140 people applied to be Covington’s new assistant city manager. When the process was over, the candidate who…
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Covington hires assistant city manager, $5.5M ROAD iD, ICON Marketing investment deal approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Bruce Applegate said he immediately felt the sense of community, and it was one of…
Unemployment falls in 85 KY counties in October over last year; three NKY counties have low rates
Unemployment rates fell in 85 Kentucky counties between October 2018 and October 2019, rose in 24 and stayed the same…
KSP upgrades 911 emergency dispatch system, will improve response time and officer safety
An upgrade to the Kentucky State Police 911 emergency dispatching system marks an important milestone for the agency. The Kentucky…
Briefs: Banta sworn in to House seat; Kenton’s Government Academy; technology in construction
Banta sworn in Rep. Kim Banta who was elected to fill the seat vacated by Diane St. Onge’s resignation was…
Covington is awarded grant to buy space at new Ohio River dock, will be new home for ‘Fire Boat 1’
When a runaway barge demolished the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club recently, Covington firefighters rushed to the scene – not in…
2020 Census: $$$ at stake in Covington with millions in federal funds used to help residents, businesses
Residents and businesses in the City of Covington could stand to lose almost $22 million over the next 10 years…
Riverfront Commons projects in Covington, Newport, and Dayton bring trail system closer to reality
Three projects currently underway or just completed in the cities of Covington, Newport, and Dayton are bringing a complete Riverfront…
Johnson-Noem named director of the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board
Tara Johnson-Noem has been named director of the Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board. She will assume the post when long-standing…
Covington Commission set to approve incentives for $5M+ in investment; will hire assistant city manager
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter With apologies to Charles Dickens, Economic Development Director Tom West just couldn’t resist. It was…
Newport Fire Department to get much-needed addition with purchase of new Pierce Fire Engine
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Even though Thanksgiving is still more than a week away, Newport Fire Chief Bill Darin received…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
Construction season is winding down, but there is still plenty of work to be completed on Northern Kentucky roadways. The…
SD1 receives Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology award for collaborative effort
NKyTribune staff Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has received a Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT) Intelligent Water Systems Challenge…
Beshear names teachers as grand marshals of his parade; Cov Mayor Meyer is co-chair of inauguration
Kentucky teachers will serve as grand marshals in Governor-elect Andy Beshear’s inauguration parade on Dec. 10 and Covington Mayor Joe…
Governor-elect Beshear announces transition team, says he wants to ‘lift up’ every family
Governor-elect Andy Beshear announced more members of his transition team as he prepares to take office on Dec. 10. Eleven…
Ag Commissioner Quarles applauds news that China has agreed to lift the ban on poultry exports
Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles applauded the announcement from the Trump Administration that the People’s Republic of China has…
KYTC District 6 office offers tips to be winter ready: skidabrader on its way to NKY, work to begin Friday
Winter is here and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 snowfighters are prepared and ready to treat interstates and…
Public Open House set Dec. 3 for KYTC planning for next phase of Turkeyfoot Road improvements
Planning improvements for Turkeyfoot Road – between Dudley Road and Dixie Highway – is high on the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s…
State Sen. Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey to speak at Florence Rotary at noon on Monday
State Senate Minority Leader, Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville), will address the Rotary Club of Florence Kentucky on Monday, November 18, in…
KYTC: Interstate 75 road project work will result in nightly lane closures in Boone County this week
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet wants motorists to be aware of this update on a major project currently underway…
Kentucky Proud launches statewide holiday ad campaign to showcase Kentucky farm products
Kentucky consumers are reminded that “the freshest gift ideas come from Kentucky farms” in the 2019 Kentucky Proud holiday advertising…
The recanvass for the close governor’s race to take place on Thursday; complaint hot line got fewer calls
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Preparations continue for the recanvass of the votes in Kentucky’s gubernatorial race, where unofficial results…