Open for business; Erlanger’s grants to business owners are growing, making a difference
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Erlanger started a program under the Small Business Task Force to lend…
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State awards $1.4 million to community projects promoting use of recycled tires, including three in NKY
Gov. Andy Beshear and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman today awarded $1.4 million for community projects that promote the use…
NKY Water District celebrating importance of healthy water during Drinking Water Week
The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) is joining communities across North America in celebrating Drinking Water Week May 4-10. The…
Florence to celebrate grand opening of city’s new Fire/EMS Station #34 May 8; open house June 8
The City of Florence has announced the grand opening of its newest fire station, Florence Fire/EMS Station #34, marking a…
Covington e-waste recycling event collects more than 150 cars, 4,500 lbs of electronics
Last month’s Covington Recycles and Book Donation event at computer refurbisher Blair Tech’s Tech Castle location in Latonia welcomed more…
Kentuckians urged to ‘Skip the Line,’ take advantage of new remote-renewal driver licensing intitative
New remote renewal-based licensing alternatives will provide Kentuckians opportunities to “Skip the Line” and avoid waiting at Driver Licensing Regional…
Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbyists spent more than $8.8 million in the 2025 legislative session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission released a report on Thursday, showing the spending by lobbyists…
Covington seeking lifeguards for pool season; hiring event today at KCPL Covington Branch
Covington Parks and Recreation needs to hire 10 to 12 lifeguards to open its swimming facilities in early June. “If…
Former KY Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes cleared of wrongdoing in ethics case
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern After years of legal wrangling, former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is free…
DOCJT celebrates graduation of 27 from Public Safety Dispatch Academy, including two from NKY
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training on Friday announced 27 dispatchers from across the Commonwealth graduated Public Safety Dispatch…
AG Coleman announces Kentucky received $100 million in tobacco settlement funds
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced that Kentucky has received $100,378,901.53 for this year’s Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA)…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Boone County, Edgewood, Florence, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Commissioners listened to the first reading of an ordinance which changes the…
Governor announces new vocational initiatives to support job growth during Second Chance Month
Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced more than a dozen new vocational programs at Kentucky’s adult correctional facilities across the state,…
Kenton County Fiscal Court approves recipients of 2025 Pioneer Award for outstanding service
The Kenton County Fiscal Court approved this year’s recipients of the Pioneer Award this week. Now in its eighth year,…
Transit Authority of NKY to offer free shuttle service to and from Flying Pig Marathon packet pickup
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced it will offer a free shuttle service to the Northern Kentucky…
Covington commits to enforcing health, safety regulations; files lawsuit against one offender
The City of Covington has received multiple inquiries from residents regarding violations of its health and safety ordinances originating from…
Unemployment rates increase in all 120 KY counties in 2024; Kenton, Boone among lowest at 4.5 percent
Annual unemployment rates increased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The…
Boone County Fiscal Court asks for public input to shape the future of transportation
Staff report The Boone County Fiscal Court is asking citizens to help shape the future of Boone County’s transportation. Fiscal…
Kenton County Mayors hear about new Fire Training Center project, still in planning stages
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors met Saturday at Liberty Hall in Edgewood. Guest speakers were Fire…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Fort Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Florence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Fort MITCHELL Fort Mitchell city council approved the dissolution of the Ft Mitchell Economic…
KY’s unemployment rate decreases marginally in March; jobless rate stands at 5.2 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2025 unemployment rate was 5.2%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Covington Parking Authority’s to upgrade 8th St. ‘Green Lot’ to help address city’s parking needs
A new parking lot at 212 E. 8th St. – named the “Green Lot” – will help address the ongoing…