Judge denies restraining order; new Kentucky Board of Education will hold special meeting today
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Education Commissioner Wayne Lewis could learn if he is out of a job soon…
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Andy Beshear sworn in as Kentucky’s 63rd governor, one of youngest, says we are all on Team Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On a cold, blustery Frankfort day, Andy Beshear was sworn into office as Kentucky’s 63rd…
New look — flat, digitally printed, modern — coming for KY license plates; they are cheaper to produce
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is making major progress to introduce a modernized license plate manufacturing process in late 2020…
Rep. Sal Santoro presented 2019 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award at Walton City Council meeting
Kentucky League of Cities Recognizes Representative Sal Santoro with a 2019 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” Award Representative Sal Santoro (R-Florence)…
Governor-elect Andy Beshear names top level staff appointments; Including Cameron to AG vacancy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov.-elect Andy Beshear has announced more high level staff appointments. • La Tasha Buckner, who was…
You elected ’em, come watch ’em; Covington City Commission sets 2020 Tuesday meeting schedule
Are you looking for something to do on Tuesday nights in the coming year? Come down to Pike Street and…
Local Covington business districts compete for City money, services with 2nd RIPPLE effect
The City of Covington is kicking off the second year of The RIPPLE Effect, a public-private partnership in which neighborhood…
Kentucky Court of Appeals rules in favor of Secretary of State Grimes on seizure of computer from office
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Court of Appeals has handed a victory to Secretary of State Alison Lundergan…
Rocky Adkins, Jim Gray among newest additions to Governor Andy Beshear’s administration
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov.-elect Andy Beshear named more top members of his incoming administration, including two well-known Kentuckians,…
Covington Police Department’s K9 Holly has received donation of body armor through Vested Interested
Covington Police Department’s K9 Holly has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit…
Ludlow, Bromley to kick off holiday season Saturday with full evening of activities — and a visit from Santa
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m., festivities will be lively as Ludlow and Bromley kick off the Holiday Season with…
Kentucky awards new contracts for five managed care organizations; WellCare to serve foster system
Following a request for proposal (RFP) process and a state procurement procedure through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Department…
Kentucky receives $75,000 grant to loan smart-home technology to individuals with disabilities
The Kentucky Assistive Technology Services (KATS) Network, within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, will now loan smart-home technology to…
Covington’s LGBTQ ‘score’ soars; national advocacy group cites ‘welcoming’ talk with policy
The nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group has given the City of Covington high marks for how its laws, policies, and…
New assistant city manager from Oak Ridge, Tennessee hired with former Covington mayor’s help
More than 140 people applied to be Covington’s new assistant city manager. When the process was over, the candidate who…
Covington hires assistant city manager, $5.5M ROAD iD, ICON Marketing investment deal approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Bruce Applegate said he immediately felt the sense of community, and it was one of…
Unemployment falls in 85 KY counties in October over last year; three NKY counties have low rates
Unemployment rates fell in 85 Kentucky counties between October 2018 and October 2019, rose in 24 and stayed the same…
KSP upgrades 911 emergency dispatch system, will improve response time and officer safety
An upgrade to the Kentucky State Police 911 emergency dispatching system marks an important milestone for the agency. The Kentucky…
Briefs: Banta sworn in to House seat; Kenton’s Government Academy; technology in construction
Banta sworn in Rep. Kim Banta who was elected to fill the seat vacated by Diane St. Onge’s resignation was…
Covington is awarded grant to buy space at new Ohio River dock, will be new home for ‘Fire Boat 1’
When a runaway barge demolished the Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club recently, Covington firefighters rushed to the scene – not in…
2020 Census: $$$ at stake in Covington with millions in federal funds used to help residents, businesses
Residents and businesses in the City of Covington could stand to lose almost $22 million over the next 10 years…
Riverfront Commons projects in Covington, Newport, and Dayton bring trail system closer to reality
Three projects currently underway or just completed in the cities of Covington, Newport, and Dayton are bringing a complete Riverfront…