City of Dayton to spend $500k to improve city parks; GaGa Pit surprises Lincoln students
When students at Dayton’s Lincoln Elementary School returned from Spring Break this week, they were surprised to find that the…
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City of Dayton to reduce city property tax rate 15%, largest drop in more than 25 years
The City of Dayton City Council conducted a first reading of an ordinance Tuesday night reducing the city’s property tax…
Officials tell Dayton’s story, of the river city known for its homes (historic and new), businesses, vitality
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The population was 5,666 at the 2020 census – but Dayton, Kentucky Mayor Ben Baker…
Dayton Mayor issues proclamation renaming city ‘Who Deyton’ through Bengal’s playoff run
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker has issued a proclamation renaming the City of Dayton as “Who Deyton, Kentucky” during the Cincinnati…
Dayton City Clerk Donna Leger retires after nearly 37 on the job — recognized with day in her honor
City Clerk Donna Leger, who has worked for the City of Dayton for nearly 37 years, has announced her retirement…
River Days Festival at Dayton’s Manhattan Harbor returns; see luxury homes, take a discounted cruise
For the second year in a row, River Days Festival is returning to the Dayton Riverfront. The Manhattan Development Group…
City of Dayton alive with improvements — plans eleven different public infrastructure projects
Eleven different public infrastructure projects — including new roads, sidewalks, pedestrian bump-outs, hiking and biking trails, and storm-water projects –…
Dayton Mayor Ben Baker gives ‘State of City address, reviews ’21 accomplishments, ’22 goals
(Editor’s note: Dayton Mayor Ben Baker gave the following address to Dayton City Council on Tuesday night, its first meeting…
Dayton City Council on strategic planning session to identify issues facing city, promote teamwork
Dayton City Council held a strategic planning session recently with council members and city staff meeting for six hours to…
Tuba Baking Co. to move to Dayton, create ‘gastropub Biergarten’ across from City Hall
Tuba Baking Co., which has been operating at 212 W. Pike Street in Covington for two years, is moving its…
29 businesses affected by pandemic receive COVID-19 $1,000 assistance grants from City of Dayton
Twenty-nine businesses in the City of Dayton received funding from the city’s COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program, which provided $1,000 grants…
Grants funding improvements to Dayton’s Sargeant Park, volunteers hard at work; trails being built
Volunteers are at work over the weekend to clean up and improve the City of Dayton’s Sargeant Park, a 20-acre…
Jay Fossett named Dayton Chief Administrative Officer, has extensive legal and government experience
Mayor Ben Baker announced at the Dayton City Council meeting tonight that the city is hiring Jay Fossett to serve…
Dayton City Council reduces property tax rate by 5%, first cut since 2008; mayor cites prudent management
The City of Dayton City Council approved a five percent reduction in the city’s property tax rate – the first…
NKY Restaurant Relief Fund makes a grant to Unataza Coffee in Dayton, founded by Alejandra Flores
The NKY Restaurant Relief Fund, launched in April, made a new grant to Unataza Coffee in Dayton, thanks to new…
Dayton Police Chief David Halfhill to retire on Aug. 1; city to conduct regional search for replacement
Dayton Police Chief David Halfhill has announced that he will retire as the city’s police chief, effective Aug. 1. Halfhill…
Dayton residents go from food trucks to new Galactic Fried Chicken restaurant, now open on Sixth Avenue
Galactic Fried Chicken is the new restaurant that just opened at 624 Sixth Ave. in Dayton. Owners Shane Coffey and his…
Gov. Beshear presents nearly $500,000 in grants to cities of Bromley, Covington, Dayton, and Wilder
Gov. Andy Beshear met with local officials Monday to present some $500,000 in Land & Water fund grants to the…
Hickory Dickory Dock Retro Candies celebrates grand opening of new store in Dayton
Hickory Dickory Dock Retro Candies celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony officiated by Mayor Ben Baker. The new…