Council of State Governments ends national meeting, held in Covington; elected new leadership
Staff report With Kentucky State Sen. Robert Stivers as its outgoing chair, the Council of State Governments held its National…
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Sen. Damon Thayer receives inaugural KTIA Tourism Award for Legislative Leadership
The Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) has awarded Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, the inaugural Kentucky Tourism…
Intel Falcon drones supplement KYTC inspection of Daniel Carter Beard Bridge, improve safety
Intel has collaborated with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to improve bridge inspections. The collaboration…
Boone County seeks applicants for the 2019 class of ENGAGE: Government Citizens Institute
Boone County is holding a free citizens academy program called ENGAGE for residents or business owners that are interested in…
Covington considering economic development consultant; will vote Dec. 11 on $100,000 project
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was a busy day, they said. The committee, which included representatives from the Covington…
Peers in Northern Kentucky name Covington’s Warnock City/County Administrator of the Year
Frank Warnock started going to city council and zoning board meetings in 1979 as a cub reporter for a small…
City of Covington gains more than $106K in four months from new strategic investments policy
City Hall’s adoption of an expanded and strategic investments policy earlier this year after the arrival of its new finance…
DHFS social workers get tech advantage; tablets to replace their computers, help them in field
A new technology upgrade will allow hundreds of Cabinet social workers across Kentucky to spend less time on paperwork. Approximately…
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the U.S., dead at age 94
In accordance with the proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, both American and state flags at public office buildings are…
Kentucky State Parks announces January and February dates for Eagle Watch Weekends
A unique tradition for more than 40 years, Kentucky State Parks has announced dates for its 2019 Eagle Watch Weekends,…
Wice returns to Florence as City Coordinator after stint as vice president with REDI Cincinnati
Mayor Diane E. Whalen has announced the appointment of Joshua Wice as City Coordinator for the City of Florence, effective…
More riding on Beechwood-Pikeville champion game than you thought — mayors make a friendly wager
City of Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman and Pikeville Mayor Jimmy Carter have made a friendly wager on the Kentucky…
Road along Prisoners Lake in Devou Park to be realigned to improve safety, drainage
The road that curves around and almost into Prisoners Lake in Covington’s Devou Park is about to be straightened. The…
City of Covington to spend $122K on upgrades to Randolph, Goebel pools for next season
Covington will spend almost $122,000 in the off-season to make improvements at its two full-size public swimming pools. The Randolph…
AG Beshear calls on state lawmakers to pass gaming as a dedicated revenue source for public pensions
After filing litigation in April to protect the pensions of public employees, Attorney General Andy Beshear called on state lawmakers…
City of Covington approves plan to rewrite ‘unworkable,’ one-size-fits-all, zoning code
Navigating the City of Covington’s Zoning Ordinance is not for the faint of heart. Employing a fundamental one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t…
Farm Bill considered likely to pass by end of the year, as part of a larger budget bill
It seems likely that a new Farm Bill will pass by the end of the year, Harwood Schaffer and Daryll…
Walton’s Joe Dearing, now a Navy officer, teaches innovative tactics at Officers School in Rhode Island
Lt. Joe Dearing applied the lessons learned from Walton to become one of the most elite surface warriors. “My hometown…
Attorney General Andy Beshear files ninth lawsuit against pharmaceutical company related to opioids
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Andy Beshear has filed his ninth lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company stemming from…
Covington Commission meeting: Mayor demands MainStrasse Association ‘wrap up business affairs’
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Take action. And do it soon. That was the gist of the Mayor’s strong words…
Newport receives good news from Corporex, work to begin at Ovation site in 2019
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Thanksgiving is still a couple of days away, but residents of Newport received an early…
Frankfort’s Capital Plaza redevelopment timeline pushed up by six months; ‘moving right along’
The timeline of Capital Plaza redevelopment was pushed up six months from its original target date to keep up with…