Covington Mayor reports city spent more than $550k on emergency calls to Emergency Shelter
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer wants to deliver a message to the Emergency Shelter of…
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Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye has deep roots in fire service beginning with great-grandfather
When Corey Deye assesses what it means to be named Covington’s new Fire Chief, he points to a historic photograph…
Students in UK’s Textile Testing Laboratory help develop durable PPE for healthcare workers
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky University of Kentucky students in the Textile Testing laboratory are helping develop durable, reusable…
Brian O’Neill: House Bill 135, long overdue, aims to keep Kentucky’s first responders in Kentucky
Statewide, employers large and small face challenges with recruiting and retaining talent, including our fire and police departments. While many…
Covington fire department expands management staff to emphasize training; promotions follow
A new deputy chief position designed to put undivided focus on training within the Covington Fire Department has set in…
Tickets available for Friday event for first responders, spouses to raise awareness of post-traumatic stress
Tickets remain available for a “couples event” Friday – including dinner, entertainment, and educational presentations – designed to build awareness…
Much of Covington City Hall operating from home, public safety employees still on the job
NKyTribune staff Covington City Hall at 20 West Pike St. resembled a “ghost town” Monday as the City ordered all…
‘My Brother’s Burden Walk’ coming to Kentucky, as firefighter calls attention to plight of colleagues
According to the International Association of Firefighters, cancer is the leading cause of firefighter death in the United States. All…
Covington approves multi-year agreement with firefighters extending through ’18 with pay increases
The Covington Board of Commissioners has approved a multi-year working agreement with the Covington Professional Firefighters, Local Union No. 38…
State Forestry division sends firefighters, equipment to help in Oklahoma fighting wildfires
The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) has dispatched a dozen firefighters to assist the state of Oklahoma, where fires have…
Covington awarded $1.36m SAFER federal grant to hire eight new firefighters; approves new equipment
The City of Covington has been awarded a $1.36M SAFER federal grant to hire eight new full time firefighters. The…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Legislative Briefs: Drone legislation clears House, heads to Senate; firefighters’ benefits bill advances
A bill that would define what a drone is and what unlawful use of a drone means passed the House…