Kentucky one of 19 states whose ‘hacked’ voter information is being sold on Dark Web
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is one of 19 states whose voter information is being sold on the Dark…
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Newport receives grant of $91,500 from KOHS to upgrade police communications equipment
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The City of Newport has received a grant of $91,500 from the Kentucky Office of…
White Cane Safety Day in Covington celebrates independence for the blind and vision impaired
What’s it like to cross the street when you’re blind? Some of Covington’s top police administrators and others found out…
NKY Chamber to present special Government Forum on talent featuring Colvin, McGraw and Summe
The NKY Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will present a special Government Forum on the topic of talent attraction and…
Kentucky Lottery sales dip slightly in first quarter; current Powerball and Mega Millions runs closing gap
In the meeting of the Kentucky Lottery Board of Directors, it was announced that first quarter sales for FY19 (July…
OKI Council of Governments awards $41 million for 24 transportation projects in region, includes NKY
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has awarded support to TANK, access to Northern Kentucky University, extensions to Riverfront Commons…
Grants available to fund clean diesel; $275K program to reduce emissions from Kentucky school buses
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced the 2018 Kentucky Clean Diesel Grant Program, which will provide $275,689…
General Fund receipts rose 4.4 percent in September and has grown 4.5 percent in FY19 first quarter
State Budget Director John Chilton has reported that General Fund receipts rose 4.4 percent in September with revenues of $1,077.3…
KYTC issues emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Michael damage to aid with relief effort
In anticipation of Hurricane Michael and its potential to cause damage to the southeastern United States, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary…
NKyTribune’s first community forum for candidates tonight at Erlanger library branch; 4th forum added
The NKyTribune’s first community forum for candidates in the November election will be held tonight at 6:30 at the Kenton…
Government Briefs: St. Onge, Thayer honored by state groups, two NKyians named to state boards
St. Onge honored by Kentucky League of Cities The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) bestowed a 2018 “Friend of Kentucky…
Marsy’s Law for KY launches advertising campaign for only constitutional amendment on the ballot
Marsy’s Law for Kentucky, an organization supporting equal rights for crime victims, launched a substantial statewide television advertising campaign encouraging…
Kenton County clerk reminds of voter registration deadline (Oct. 9), absentee voting, location changes
Kenton County Clerk, Gabrielle Summe, encourages all voters to check out www.GOVOTEKY.COM where they can check their registration status under…
Cabinet for Health and Family Services get federal grant to support Kentucky HANDS program
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services announced a new federal grant of $7,548,849 from the Health Resources and Services…
Kenton County to use electronic roster (E-poll book) for general election; allows for quicker check-in
In 2017, the Secretary of State selected a vendor to replace the paper rosters with an electronic roster, more commonly…
Intersection Conflict Warning System installed at US 25/Maher Road intersection in Boone County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has installed an Intersection Conflict Warning System (ICWS) at the US 25/Maher Road intersection in…
Bridging Kentucky: More than 1000 bridges across state will be restored over next six years
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first step in a massive project to restore more than 1,000 bridges in Kentucky…
Department of Homeland Security grants Kentucky REAL ID extension through Aug 1, 2019
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) granted the Commonwealth a REAL…
KYTC updates Covington commissioners on county projects; Hands Pike construction set for September
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington City Commissioners were pleased — and a little puzzled — as they heard project…
Newport prepares to add two businesses at 1300 Monmouth Street, site of the old Kmart building
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Since Kmart closed its doors in 2014, most of the property up on the hill…
Disaster Awareness: Dept. of Public Health offers tips for how to protect your pets in emergencies
As part of the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s First 72 Are On You disaster awareness campaign, the department is…
Rural digital divide is a two-fold problem in state; Kentucky Wired is behind schedule
Public News Service The Internet is an essential tool in the daily lives of many Americans – however, Kentucky’s challenges…