Covington set to move forward with economic development plan; commission to approve next week
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s time to move forward. That’s the message Covington City Commissioners made at their regularly-scheduled…
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State to sell downtown Frankfort property — part of Capital Plaza development area — as surplus
The Finance and Administration Cabinet posted online a Request for Bid (RFB), for several parcels of land in downtown Frankfort…
KYTC launches study to identify improvements for the I75/I-275 interchange and surrounding area
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has launched a scoping study to identify and evaluate alternatives to reduce congestion, improve travel…
Workshop to help manage pond scum and harmful algae at Boone County Extension Enrichment Center
Got pond scum? Farmers, landowners and professionals who want to maintain healthy lakes and ponds are invited to attend “The…
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell falls on patio at his Louisville home Sunday and fractures his shoulder
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, 77, is recovering at home in Louisville after suffering a fractured shoulder in a fall when…
Experimental device could block Asian carp from entering Lake Barkley; construction now underway
An experimental project designed to deter Asian carp from entering Lake Barkley in Western Kentucky is now underway. If weather…
Kentuckians invited to celebrate Farmers’ Markets Week by visiting markets, posting to Instagram
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentuckians to celebrate Kentucky Farmers’ Markets Week by visiting a local market and posting photos…
SD1 to host free Lunch & Learn series on effective storm water runoff management, registration required
Sanitation District No. 1 is partnering with the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension to present a free brownbag lunch and…
Applications for illegal dump and litter abatement grants sought by Division of Waste Management
The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s (EEC) Division of Waste Management (DWM) is calling for grant applications for two of its…
Fancy Farm this Saturday kicks off political season, focus on gubernatorial candidates; election Nov. 5
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Expect some fancy talking at the Fancy Farm picnic Saturday in western Kentucky as the…
Mitch McConnell makes angry speech on Senate floor in response to critics about election security
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell fired back on his critics from the Senate floor Monday,…
KY Army National Guard deploys 150 soldiers to Middle East for a year for Operation Inherent Resolve
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today More than 150 members of the Kentucky Army National Guard are headed to the Middle…
Unemployment rates fall in 55 Kentucky counties, including Boone, Campbell and Kenton
Unemployment rates fell in 55 Kentucky counties between June 2018 and June 2019, rose in 51 and stayed the same…
Tailored strategy gives Covington economic blueprint, city’s renaissance a ‘Fragile Rebirth’
A 73-minute presentation on Covington’s strengths and weaknesses – and how the City can transform recent economic momentum into long-term,…
City of Covington searches for new, larger home for Engine Co. 2 now located on Parkway Avenue
The process of building a bigger Engine Co. 2 – and finding a place to build it – has begun….
Junior members of KY House form ‘Commonwealth Caucus’ to address needs of ‘everyday Kentuckians’
A group of junior members of Kentucky’s House of Representatives, representing House districts from across the state, announced the formation…
Covington economic development report: ‘A Lot of Hard Truths’ in Garner Economics five-year plan
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter “Control your destiny,” legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch famously said, “or someone else will.”…
Bevin’s pension bill another step closer to passing, as it clears the Senate panel and heads to a vote
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to address the state’s public regional universities and other…
City of Covington offering help renovating exteriors, paying startups’ rent; apply by Friday
Friday is the deadline for small businesses in Covington to apply for the latest round of City funding offered through…
Newport joins several cities in Campbell County as partners in U.S. 27 Smart Corridor project
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport has joined Highland Heights, Fort Thomas and Southgate as Northern Kentucky cities to sign…
Bevin’s pension bill narrowly makes it through the House, 52-46; nine Republicans join in opposition
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to provide relief to regional universities, health departments and…
Diane St. Onge announces pending resignation on floor of State House of Representatives, after pension vote
Fort Wright’s Diane St. Onge announced her intention to resign on the floor of the State House of Representatives on…