Government briefs: Roundup of news this week from Covington, Newport, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON Economic Director Tom West explained to council how the city has grown, and…
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Kentucky first in nation to capture aerial imagery of entire state, access free to public
Kentucky became the first state in the nation to capture high-resolution aerial imagery of its entire geography, Gov. Andy Beshear…
New nonprofit to empower teens, young adults with autism to open in October in Florence
A groundbreaking new nonprofit, Perspectives: Skills for Life, will officially open its doors on October 15, on Cavalier Drive in…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Hot, Iran, 4th of July, Universe camera, mask wearing
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Unemployment declines in 97 KY counties in May, Boone County remains among lowest at 3.8 percent
Unemployment rates fell in 97 counties, rose in 13 counties and stayed the same in 10 counties between May 2024…
Enzweiler Building Institute summer camp offers hands-on experience to 41 area high school students
The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) proudly hosted its annual Summer Camp for Youth from June 23–25, providing 41 high school…
Queer Kentucky announces return of Bourbon & Belonging for second year October 3-5
Queer Kentucky has announced the return of Bourbon & Belonging, Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week, taking place October 3–5. Following a…
Fr. Ray Enzweiler named dean of TMU’s Liberal Arts College, has been as interim dean since April 2024
Fr. Ray Enzweiler, Ph.D., has been appointed dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Thomas More…
Covington’s Strasse Dog named recipient of Cincinnati Regional Chamber small business grant
The Cincinnati Regional Chamber has announced the return of Storefronts to the Forefront, a unique partnership with Duke Energy and…
Kenton County grand jury indicts Covington man for election fraud
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Friday that action from his office’s Special Prosecutions…
Three KYTC equipment operators from NKY place in safety training, agility at state ‘Roadeo’ Competition
Fourteen Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) equipment operators, including three from Northern Kentucky’s District 6, have advanced to represent Kentucky at…
Family Nurturing Center to host inaugural golf scramble September 18 at Union’s Lassing Pointe
Family Nurturing Center has announced its inaugural golf scramble will take place September 18 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m….
Opinion – Jesse Green: Congress must not violate First Amendment in fight against anti-semitism
In response to a recent rise in antisemitism in the U.S., especially on college campuses, Congress has considered several bills…
UK Coach Mark Pope says Koby Brea’s Journey ‘incredible to witness’ following NBA draft selection
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Koby Brea was the first Kentucky player selected in this year’s NBA Draft on Thursday…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s 31st free Summer Park Series kicks off July 12 in Devou Park
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra rolls out its popular summer concert series to outdoor amphitheaters in Devou Park (Covington) and Tower…
City of Covington awards grant to refurbish iconic neon sign for SparkHaus
SparkHaus, Northern Kentucky’s future home of entrepreneurship, has received a grant from the City of Covington’s Historic Electric Signage Program…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The spotted lanternfly is a risk to Kentucky’s timber resources, fruit trees and grapes
The spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula), an invasive species indigenous to parts of China and Vietnam, has spread to Japan, South…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Lots to look forward to in football here, and the top story in basketball
While we’re not close enough to fall and high school football kicking off the third week in August for specific…
Kenton County’s Menefee Road bridge among those receiving funds from state program
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear announced the latest round of funding recipients from the County and City Bridge Improvement Program,…
Latonia’s Benjamin Papp was among Young Marines who graduated from NASA’s Aviation Challenge
Latonia teen, Benjamin Papp, was among 36 12–14-year-old Young Marines from units across the country who attended and successfully graduated…
NKY Chamber of Commerce presents faux fur entrepreneur Donna Salyers with Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce presented the NKY Community Award to Northern Kentucky’s faux fur apparel and home décor…
New Season Treatment Center to open in new location in Covington on July 2
New Season Treatment Center has relocated its Covington Metro Treatment Center to a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility located at 2001…