Transition back into community can be a challenge for those who have been incarcerated
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Researchers are following 230 Kentuckians who either are incarcerated or have recently been released,…
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Covington’s commitment to green infrastructure saluted with award from Arbor Day Foundation
Covington planted hundreds of streetscape trees last year, paid for by a federal grant and put in the ground with…
Covington Police D-Team works to clean up the city’s streets by helping to put ‘Dirt’ in jail for a long time
In August, 2018, a confidential and reliable informant (CI) contacted Detective Chris Dees of the Covington Police Department “D-Team” and…
Kentucky breaks export record in 2018, reaching all-time high of $31.76 in goods and services sold
Kentucky exports reached an all-time high for a fourth consecutive year with $31.76 billion in goods and services shipped abroad…
Quarles applauds legislature for modernizing KY’s grain laws bill, allows for elimination of regulations
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles applauded the Kentucky General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 153. The act comprehensively updates the laws…
Covington City Commission approves RFQ to develop a master plan for parks system
By David Holthaus NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington took a first step toward creating a master plan for its…
Grant funding available to prevent child abuse through Child Victims’ Trust Fund; apply now
Kentucky nonprofits and public agencies working to prevent child sexual abuse can now apply for funding through the Child Victims’…
Convicted child molester found guilty in Kenton County of 62 additional felonies for child sex crimes
NKyTribune staff A convicted child molester who was already sentenced to 45 years in prison was found guilty of 62…
This Week at the Capitol: With only a few days left in session, activity picking up — here’s an update
While issues of the day command much of the focus during sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly, lawmakers also find…
Nick Sandmann’s dad asks legislature to support bill protecting minors from social media harm
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to criminalize posting personal identifying information online for purposes of intimidating, abusing, threatening,…
Pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new driver’s licenses begins in early April in Franklin, Woodford counties
The pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new, secure driver’s licenses, spearheaded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is scheduled to begin in…
KYTC asks organizations to shed light on work zone safety during National Work Zone Safety Week
The Bluegrass will soon be glowing orange with the help of local businesses shedding light on the importance of work…
City of Covington crafts debt management policy; hires consultant to help collect back taxes
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In April 2017, the City of Covington received its credit rating from the Moody’s financial…
Lewisburg ‘wins’ rights to The RIPPLE Effect; City to help implement public-private ‘Thorofare Project’
A vote of the Covington City Commission formalized what had already been unofficially announced: The first big splash of The…
Interstate rehab project set to begin in Boone County on I-75 between Mt. Zion and Kenton County line
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of an interstate rehabilitation project…
Rubber-modified asphalt grant funding available to Kentucky counties for road projects
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced that Rubber-Modified Asphalt Grant funding will be made available to counties…
This Week at the State Capitol: Bills begin arriving on governor’s desk, including school safety; others advanced
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2019 session passed a major milestone this week as bills passed by both the Senate and…
Conservation officers boat supplies to residents stranded by flooding in Buckhorn Lake headwaters
Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are teaming with The Servant’s Closet and Leslie County…
KY Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbying spending at all-time high for odd-year session
Although the General Assembly met for only four days in January to begin the 2019 session, lobbying spending hit $2.2…
American Heart Association honors Covington ambulance crew’s fast, precise work with award
EDITOR’S NOTE: A three-man ambulance crew with the Covington Fire Department received an award Wednesday from the American Heart Association….
Covington’s new ‘Market Garden’ law lets urban farmers sell harvest; Sunday alcohol sales approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Community gardens will now be going to market. In other words, those who are growing…
State of the City of Newport: Much accomplished in 2018 and the future continues to look promising
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The City of Newport accomplished a great deal in 2018, and the future also looks…