Pew Charitable Trusts: States almost ready to press the ‘panic button’ as federal shutdown rolls on
By Matt Vasilogambros Pew Charitable Trusts President Donald Trump’s warning that the partial federal government shutdown could last “for months or…
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Covington approves new loan program to help small businesses; Arnold Simpson honored for service
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Small businesses can now take advantage of a new $4 million city loan program to…
Kentucky Lottery has highest sales ever for the first half of its fiscal year — $36.5 million more
Kentucky Lottery sales have closed the first half of the fiscal year higher than any other period in the organization’s…
City of Covington awarded $1.37 million grant to target lead-based paint eradication in older homes
The City of Covington has won a $1.374 million grant that will fund a program later this year to protect…
About crime in the U.S: Here are five facts you should know — it really isn’t as bad as you think
By John Gramlich Pew Research Center Donald Trump made fighting crime a central focus of his campaign for president, and…
City of Covington provides a review of 2018; focus on improved services, transformation of City Hall
More consistent code enforcement. More active communications. More strategic use of business incentive programs to make sure residents also benefit….
Sen. Wil Schroder to co-chair Public Pensions Working Group; McDaniel, St. Onge, Wheatley serve
The Kentucky General Assembly has formed a Public Pensions Working Group to review and analyze the state’s public pension systems….
Budget Director Chilton reports slight decline in General Fund receipts in December revenues
State Budget Director John Chilton reported that General Fund receipts fell 0.8 percent in December with revenues of $1,131.1 million. December’s…
Treasurer Ball returns unclaimed property to counties — including Boone, Campbell, Kenton
The Kentucky State Treasury has experienced another year of record unclaimed property returns under the leadership of Treasurer Allison Ball,…
Rep. Diane St. Onge and Rep. Jason Nemes file bill in state legislature to allow medical use of cannabis
State Representatives Diane St. Onge and Jason Nemes, majority party members, filed legislation today to give Kentucky practitioners the ability…
KYCIR: State Senator says he didn’t write the bill he filed restricting public records access
By Kate Howard Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting A state senator who pre-filed a bill that would broadly restrict access…
Rich Storm announced as Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commissioner
Rich Storm of Carlisle has been appointed as the new Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources….
Nominations are open for a farmer or forester for the 2019 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles invites Kentuckians to nominate a farmer or forester for the 2019 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award. “The…
Officers from Northern Kentucky among those honored by KOHS for targeting impaired drivers
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) Wednesday honored more than 200 law enforcement officers from 175 agencies across the…
Bellevue to appoint Frank Warnock as City Administrator, Dave Fessler to City Attorney post
For Bellevue, the time for change is now. The citizens of Bellevue have spoken, and they want change, said Bellevue’s…
Kenton County Planning Commission seeks public input for future land use updates; meeting Jan. 15
The Kenton County Planning Commission’s Implementation Committee will host a public open house on the Direction 2030 comprehensive plan’s Land…
Inauguration Friday offers a chance to meet new Covington City Commission; public is invited
The public is invited to Friday’s ceremonial swearing-in of the 2019-2020 Covington City Commission. Returning Commissioners Tim Downing and Michelle…
KY Career Center in Covington expands Tuesday operating hours to be more accessible to customers
In order to accommodate Northern Kentucky job seekers and businesses, the Kentucky Career Center’s Covington location will expand its operating…
Former House Speaker Greg Stumbo announces he will be a candidate for attorney general
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Former Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo has become the first Democrat to declare himself a…
Fort Wright residents can recycle Christmas Tree starting Tuesday at City Hall drop-off lot
The holiday season isn’t over just yet, but the end of the season is looming and Fort Wright residents have…
Two ways for Cov residents to recycle Christmas trees; trash, recycling schedule for New Year’s week
Some people treat Christmas as a month-long holiday that extends long after Dec. 25. But other people are already feeling…
Nearly 550 Kentuckians faced with foreclosures from PHH Mortgage Company eligible for payments
Attorney General Andy Beshear is calling on the nearly 550 Kentuckians who faced foreclosures on their homes from New Jersey-based…