Florence City Council clears the way for a grocery (possibly Publix) at U.S. 42/Farmview
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
Florence city council passed the first reading of an ordinance approving a change of concept development plan, the first step to clearing the way for a 56,000 square foot grocery store that could possibly be a Publix.
During a special meeting Tuesday evening, with two council members absent, the vote was 3 to 1 in favor of the change in concept development...
Kenton County partners with Port Authority, Blue North on building SparkHaus entrepreneurial hub
Kenton County is partnering with Blue North and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority to transform the former Sim’s Furniture Building in downtown Covington into SparkHaus, an entrepreneurial hub designed to foster Northern Kentucky’s next generation of business leaders.
The project aims to bring together founders, investors and support organizations under one roof, creating a front door for entrepreneurship...
Devou Park trail system to be expanded by three miles; will become longest urban system in region
Roughly three miles will be added to Devou Park’s Backcountry Trails this year, extending the total trail system to about 15 miles and making it the longest urban trail network in the region and among the top five overall in terms of length.
To construct the trails, which will be used by runners, hikers and mountain bikers, the Covington Board of Commissioners voted last week to approve a contract...
Road report: KYTC District 6 announces road work in the region this week, beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports the following work on the regions roadways this week. Inclement weather or other unforseen circumstances may occur. Drivers should be alert for construction traffic, closures, or delays.
I-471 RESURFACING UPDATE
No work scheduled for the week of Jan. 28.
Major work on this large-scale resurfacing project has been completed. The last task is adding a bore for traffic sensors....
KY House passes omnibus anti-crime bill — dubbed ‘The Safer Kentucky Act’ — 74-22; moves to Senate
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
After some two hours of debate, an omnibus anti-crime bill dubbed by supporters “The Safer Kentucky Act,” was approved by the Kentucky House of Representatives this week.
The measure, House Bill 5, is sponsored by Rep. Jared Bauman, R-Louisville, and has 49 co-sponsors.
The House debates the omnibus anti-crime bill Thursday. (Photo by Tom Latek, Kentucky Today)
Bauman...
In-person, virtual public hearings set for Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project February 20-22
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Another step forward in making the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project a reality has been taken, thanks to the Federal Highway Administration’s approval of the supplemental environmental assessment for public review, it was announced on Friday.
The document can be viewed online at www.PublicInput.com/bsbc, or seen in print at both the Kenton County Public Library in Covington,...
Campbell County receives nearly $2 million for site development from KY Product Development Initiative
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced nearly $2 million was approved to support site development in Campbell County, the first location to receive approval in the second round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative.
“Site and building development is essential to positioning Kentucky for future economic success,” said Gov. Beshear. “The funding this initiative provides gives communities...
Campbell County mayors group hears economic development opportunities of conventions/tourism
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
The first Campbell County Mayors’ meeting, one of four planned this year, at the Campbell County Building in Newport featured an extensive report from Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of meetNKY.
Kirkpatrick gave an overview of the Convention Center and presented a study on Amateur Sports, projecting what could happen to economic development with...
Cov commission hears Emergency Shelter concerns; discusses Fidelity shortfall and bike paths, more
By Ryan Clark
NKyTribune reporter
A former employee of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky spoke to city commissioners Tuesday about investigating mismanagement at the shelter.
In the public comment portion of the city’s regularly scheduled legislative meeting, Deborah Zeph, a retired nurse and former employee who worked at ESNKY for three years, made an impassioned plea for commissioners...
LRC analysis of McDaniel-sponsored SB10 shows local cost savings greater than original estimates
An updated fiscal analysis compiled by non-partisan Legislative Research Commission staff for Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), sponsored by Senate Budget Chair Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, anticipates nearly $20 million in local government cost savings during a calendar year of an eliminated primary and general election.
McDaniel’s bill proposes an amendment to Section 95 of the Constitution of Kentucky...
Florence names Katie James to new Human Services Administrator position
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
Katie James, the new Florence Human Services Administrator, has been on the job for several weeks. Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon saw a need for such a position, and was determined to have the position filled for the beginning of this year.
“The Human Services Administrator position was born out of a desire to enhance the well-being of all residents,”...
Covington police, fire and Point/Arc kickball teams ready for second-game re-match Monday
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
It’s Round II. And there’s much at stake.
Sgt. Rachel White, Covington police (File photo)
Some 12-to-15 clients from The Point/Arc will try to keep their kickball record unblemished when they face members of the Covington Police Department, Monday evening at 6 p.m. at Glen O Swing Elementary School (501 West 19th Street, Covington).
“We’re ready for a rematch,”...
Harsh weather — including freezing drizzle — will continue to impact driving conditions; crews at work
Harsh winter weather is expected to continue, impacting driving conditions for Kentuckians.
Motorists are advised to be prepared, to slow down. and to be aware of slick roads as temperatures remain below freezing.
“We are expecting another round of extremely cold temperatures across Kentucky this weekend,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Kentuckians should watch out for slick roads and drive with...
Gov. Beshear encourages Kentuckians to be ‘weather aware’ as winter storm approaches Commonwealth
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
“We want to encourage everyone to continue to be weather aware and be prepared for winter storms that are going to bring hazardous conditions across the commonwealth,” Gov. Andy Beshear said on Thursday.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect for all of Kentucky for additional ice and snow, which will last into Friday evening in most of the state, and until Saturday...
House Republicans unveil two-year state budget with over $1.7 billion in one-time spending
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
State Rep. Jason Petrie, R-Elkton, Chair of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee, has filed that chamber’s $124.8 billion spending plan to cover the next two state fiscal years, starting July 1, 2024.
According to House Republicans, it includes record funding for K-12 public schools, and strategic investments in public safety, infrastructure, and health services....
