Government briefs: Roundup of news from Campbell County, Boone County, Villa Hills
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Campbell County Mayors Group Mayors in cities all over Campbell County gathered at the…
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City of Covington accepting nominations for annual Preservation Excellence Awards
The City of Covington is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Covington Preservation Excellence Awards, an annual program that recognizes…
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases December ’25 unemployment report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary December 2025 unemployment rate was 4.5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an agency…
Shrouded in secrecy, city announces FBI investigation into Florence finances
By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The FBI is investigating alleged financial crimes in the City of Florence government. According to…
For Florence City Council, it was business as usual until they went into ‘executive session’
By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The Florence City Council went into a closed session after quickly completing two agenda items…
Weather: Extreme cold for the rest of the week, stay off roads if possible
Staff report As local governments have downgraded but continue “snow emergencies” and many schools are still closed due to conditions…
Former Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig, who served 27 years, dies
Staff report Boone County Sheriff Les K. Hill announced on Facebook Wednesday evening that former Boone County sheriff Michael A….
TANK to present plan for its future network at online public meeting January 28
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky is inviting the community to an online public meeting to hear about the recommended…
Kenton Mayors Group has full house, shared updates on cities’ activities — and prep for snow storm
New Fort Mitchell Mayor Greg Pohlgeers was on hand at the Fort Mitchell city building Saturday morning to greet the…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Covington, Elsmere, Campbell County, Erlanger
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON Covington Commissioners got an update on the plans for the Duro property by…
Campbell County’s Carl Biery gets national First Responder recognition for his 55 years of service
Judge/Executive Steve Pendery and Commissioners Brian Painter, Tom Lampe, and Geoff Besecker presented Carl Biery with the Campbell County Citation…
Covington parking administrator found a home for Clive, helped modernize city infrastructure
By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter Kyle Snyder wears many hats as Covington’s parking guru. “I’m the executive director of Covington’s…
In Davos, Gov. Andy Beshear calls Trump’s push on Greenland is not ‘who we are’
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear unabashedly showed how his style of governance differs from Republican President…
Covington to buy historic eight-acre industrial site, former home of Duro Bag, plans to come
By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington announced plans to buy an eight-acre industrial site at 1301 Madison…
Governor’s 2026 recommended highway plan delivers six-year outlook of transportation investments
Gov. Andy Beshear and state transportation officials released the 2026 Recommended Highway Plan, featuring more than 1,350 projects to build…
Edgewood’s 26th annual Murder Mystery Dinner event set for March 14 at Liberty Hall
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter There is an annual treat in store for anyone who likes a good murder…
Government briefs: Happenings in Park Hills, Ft. Mitchell, Taylor Mill, Lakeside Park, Newport, Boone County
By Tricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Amanda Peters, from the Kenton County Law Enforcement Navigator Program, came to the…
Beshear, delegation to attend World Economic Forum in Switzerland to tout state investment
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that he and a delegation from Team Kentucky will travel to Europe next week for a…
Gov. Beshear announces 5 new tourism development projects, $118 million invested in 2025
Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Gov. Andy Beshear announced five new tourism development projects in 2025, generating an…
Kenton County to say goodbye to two long-time public servants — Jon Draud and Joe Nienaber
Kenton County is preparing to say goodbye to two dedicated public servants as Commissioners Jon Draud and Joe Nienaber have…
Florence City Council discussed roads, new hotel paint job at first meeting of ’26
By David S. Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter The Florence City Council started 2026 with a light agenda and some empty seats…
Political notes: For ’26 election — Steve Pendery, Bill Wells, Steven Doan
(Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional roundup of filings of candidates in the May primary. Filings have closed….