Hallmark Movie-themed annual Holiday Walk come to Fort Thomas December 1
The annual Fort Thomas Holiday Walk returns with a touch of Hallmark Movie Magic Sunday, December 1. The event…
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Sen. Schickel awarded ’24 John Bauer Award at NKY Right to Life’s 51st Celebration for Life
Sen. John Schickel was presented with the 2024 John Bauer Award at the Northern Kentucky Right to Life’s (NKRTL) 51st…
Five NKY nonprofit arts organizations among 107 across state to receive KY Arts Council KAP grants
Staff report The Kentucky Arts Council on Tuesday announced 107 nonprofit arts organizations across the Commonwealth, including five from Northern…
Captain Amy Gray follows brother into Covington Fire Department, loves her job, community engagement
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She looks more like a jockey – but don’t let that fool you. She is…
Government briefs: Boone County, Edgewood, Florence, Newport, Covington, Taylor Mill
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY At the very end of a 3-plus hour fiscal court meeting this week,…
McConnell to step down as U.S. Senate leader but take over two key chairmanships
By Jennifer Shutt Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced this week he’ll become chairman of the Defense Appropriations…
Unemployment rates rise in 118 Kentucky counties in October; Boone County among lowest at 4%
Unemployment rates rose in 118 counties between October 2023 and October 2024, fell in Christian County, and stayed the same…
Covington PD named ‘Public Safety Department of the Year’ by KY Women’s Law Enforcement Network
The Kentucky Women’s Law Enforcement Network (KWLEN) has selected the Covington Police Department as the “Public Safety Department of the…
Campbell County among 12 randomly chosen by Attorney General for post-election audit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Several of Kentucky’s most populous counties were among the dozen chosen in a random drawing…
Kentucky will cut income tax again, but local tax reform would be more daunting, legislative leaders say
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Republicans will quickly move to keep lowering Kentucky’s income tax when the legislature convenes in…
Campbell County Sheriff’s Office warning residents of scam collection activity using phone, email
The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents not to engage with any calls or emails asking for payment of…
Cities of Bellevue and Dayton hire new fire chief, department veteran Brent Schafer
The Board of Directors of the Bellevue-Dayton Fire Department, the joint fire department composed of appointees from the two Campbell…
Kenton Mayors’ Group discusses Covington strong mayor vote, police social workers
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The monthly Kenton County Mayors’ group met at Crestview Hills Saturday after a month off,…
Government briefs: Independence, Ft. Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Kenton County, Florence, Taylor Mill
By Trisha Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE There is a new dog in the city of Independence. The city’s first police…
Kentucky Senate Majority announces new leadership in advance of 2025 session
The Senate Majority Caucus has concluded its leadership elections to designate legislators to key positions that will guide the chamber…
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases October 2024 unemployment report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary October 2024 unemployment rate was 5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The preliminary October…
KY House Speaker David Osborne nominated for record 4th term; GOP leadership remains
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House Speaker David Osborne, R-Prospect, was nominated for an historic fourth term in that leadership…
Edgewood councilmember Darla Kettenacker receives KLC Level III Master of City Governance award
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Edgewood Councilmember Darla Kettenacker with a Level III Master of City Governance award….
KY Department of Criminal Justice Training graduates 32 from basic training academy
Thirty-two law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated from the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training’s (DOCJT)…
Kenton County, KCPL announces return of annual ‘Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa’ program
Kenton County Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Kenton County Public Library (KCPL), has announced the return of its “Letters…
Update on Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs — and honoring those who served
As Veterans Day approaches, Gov. Beshear gave an update on the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs at a press conference…
Government briefs: Roundup of happenings at public meetings in Florence, Boone County, Fort Wright, Campbell County
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence city council discussed creating rules for medical cannabis businesses in the city at…