TANK to hold hearings on bus route changes; riders, businesses in Covington can weigh in on proposals
It’s not too late for Covington residents and businesses to weigh in on the proposed elimination of some bus routes…
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Covington petitions state for relief on pensions, says shift of burden to cities inflicting ‘severe damage’
Calling the state’s management of public pensions “the biggest threat to the economic revitalization of our cities,” City of Covington…
OKI’s ‘Much in Common’ initiative focuses on collaborative strategies to drive the region forward
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) includes counties in three states, with a diverse…
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…
HUFF Realty, non-profit Urban Community Developers to transform Mainstrasse properties
HUFF Realty has partnered with non-profit Urban Community Developers, Inc. (UCDI) to build new market-rate, for-sale homes on vacant lots…
Sites lighting up on KentuckyWired; Northern Kentucky locations among the first in the state
KentuckyWired, the state-run project constructing high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure to every Kentucky county, has begun connecting government offices in the northern…
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…
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…
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…
Theme of NKY NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon resonates with those in attendance
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The largest crowd in recent memory attended the annual Northern Kentucky NAACP Dr. Martin…
City of Covington loosens rules for food trucks, pilot program allows more locations, longer hours
Covington has loosened its regulations governing mobile food vendors – aka “food trucks” – to let them operate for longer…
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…
Covington man indicted for sodomy and sexual abuse of child under the age of twelve
The Kenton County Grand Jury returned an Indictment Thursday against Keith Edward West, 42, charging him with three counts of…
Weekday rates at RiverHaus garage in Covington $2 from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday
The owner of the RiverHaus parking garage in MainStrasse Village is reducing rates during weekday business hours to better accommodate…
Covington Commission meeting: Mayor asks residents to share opinions on TANK changes
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Make your voices heard. That was the message Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer delivered Tuesday…
Covington swears in 5 police recruits, ‘largest class in a while’ to fill gaps created by retirements
The City of Covington swore in five police recruits this morning, its largest class in recent memory, police officials said….
Proposals sought for 3 vacant lots, City of Covington seeks developers to build new single-family housing
The City of Covington is looking for developers interested in building single-family in-fill housing on three small parcels of land…
Working group releases data from yearlong study of unsheltered homeless in Northern Kentucky
NKyTribune staff In early 2018, Kenton County, Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann asked Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport…
Covington toyshop owner promotes play for all ages with real-life Secret Garden, sidewalk rocket ship
By Jessalynne Scisco NKyTribune feature writer According to George Bernard Shaw, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we…
Center for Great Neighborhoods focus is on inclusive, sustainable development for all (Part 2)
Editor’s note: This story is the second part of a two-part series the Center for Great Neighborhoods has rolled out…