OKI Awards Over $50M for 18 Regional Transportation Projects
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board President, Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore, announced the award of $50.7 million for…
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Parents could be liable for kids’ misuse of guns under plan proposed by NKY Rep. Kim Banta
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, call or…
KY Secretary of State urges state lawmakers to protect election officials from AI impersonations
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams told lawmakers it’s “too soon” to tell what…
Fort Campbell deploys 500 soldiers to support North Carolina’s hurricane recovery effort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today More than 500 Fort Campbell soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) have been…
Government briefs: Round-up of what happened in city, county government meetings last week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune FLORENCE Louis Kelly, Boone and Gallatin Commonwealth Attorney, came to the Florence Council meeting last…
Covington-based mural group brings a first-of-its-kind immersive experience to the city
Covington’s newest art collective, Immersion Alley, is taking the idea of a mural to the next level. “The Wenzel House”…
A Who’s Who of Kentucky legislature reported to NKY about how region benefitted from funding
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter In a show of unity and strength a Who’s Who of Kentucky legislators converged…
Lt. Gov. Coleman visits Holmes Middle School to see School Garden Grant at work
Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman visited Holmes Middle School on Thursday to see firsthand how students have implemented a 2024…
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month — here are four simple steps to stay safe online
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be…
Deadline to register to vote in November election is Monday, Oct 7 — here’s how
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s deadline to register to vote ahead of the November general election is Monday, Oct….
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings in Covington, Newport, and Kenton County
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON Covington City Commissioners listened to the first reading of an ordinance naming an alleyway…
SD1’s 4th annual Source Water Protection Week raises awareness about protecting local water sources
Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky will participate in the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA) fourth annual Source Water…
Linda Chapman retires as Florence Finance Director after 21 years, looks forward to ‘nexts’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Linda Chapman is about to close a chapter on her life as Finance Director…
State releases county unemployment data for August 2024; rates rise in all 120 counties
Unemployment rates rose in 120 counties between August 2023 and August 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS),…
CovData: Grants for urgent home repairs keep vulnerable Covington families in their homes
Editor’s note: CovData Shorts is a series of articles published regularly by the City of Covington to help residents better…
Kenton mayors discuss cell phone coverage in Villa Hills, Taylor Mill’s new water tower
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Villa Hills Mayor Heather Jansen started a discussion at the monthly Kenton County Mayors’…
Sen. McDaniel meets with Erlanger officials, visits site of $30m Stevenson road project
Senate Budget Chair Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, made another stop on his tour of organizations and projects benefiting from…
Attorney General Russell Coleman to be guest speaker at Chamber’s Government Forum Oct. 9
Attorney General Russell Coleman will be guest speaker at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Government Forum on Wednesday, Oct….
Government briefs: Meetings in Edgewood, Newport, Boone, Florence, Independence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council held a second reading of the tax rates this week….
Briefs: CS/VH new fire station, Sen. McDaniel, ION Center funding, Rep. Dietz/KACP award
Staff report Crescent Springs Villa Hills new fire station Crescent Springs-Villa Hills Fire Department will celebrate the grand opening of…
Vision screenings for driver’s license renewals will be required in ’25 to enhance driver safety
Few things are more important for safe driving than good eyesight. That’s why vision screening will be required in Kentucky…
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme ‘turning the page,’ retiring after 44-years with city
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme – who over an accomplished 44-year career patrolled the streets as a police officer, led…