Unemployment rates drop in 90 Kentucky counties during past year; Campbell, Boone, Kenton low
Unemployment rates fell in 90 Kentucky counties between September 2017 and September 2018, rose in 23, and stayed the same…
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Newport schedules street resurfacing through the end of the year — here’s what will get fixed
The City of Newport has announced that the following streets are scheduled to be resurfaced by the end of the…
Absentee voting for November 6 General Election is now open across the state; contact your county clerk
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While many county clerks have already begun allowing in-person absentee balloting for the Nov. 6…
Hilltop Campus project advances in Covington; neighborhoods reminded about RIPPLE Effect
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Tuesday night at its regularly scheduled meeting, the Covington City Commission unanimously approved an ordinance…
City of Covington seeks input, proposals for RIPPLE Effect neighborhood revitalization program
NKyTribune staff The City of Covington is seeking input to help identify the first area where the city will focus…
UH-60 Blackhawk lands in Covington, sending debris flying, as fire department gets disaster training
When a UH-60 Blackhawk comes thundering in, the rotor wash sends anything not tied down either in the air or…
ProPublica: Tracking money and issues in the midterm elections — Some questions to ask
This year’s midterm elections are being particularly closely watched, which means there’s plenty of news coverage and armchair quarterbacking from…
Knoll named Florence Fire/EMS chief; things about to get ‘hairy’ at the City’s police department
Florence Mayor Diane Whalen has announced the appointment of Assistant Chief, Scott Knoll as the new Fire/EMS Chief, replacing Chief…
Secretary of State says registered voters total 3.4 million: 1.68m Democrats, 1.41m Republicans
More than 3.4 million Kentuckians are registered to vote ahead of the General Election on Nov. 6, Secretary of State…
City of Union to serve as dropoff point for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Oct. 27
The City of Union City Building, 1843 Mt. Zion Road, will serve as a drop-off point for the National Prescription…
Gov. Bevin in NKY; participates in forum, attends dedication of NKU Health Innovation Center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Gov. Matt Bevin was in Northern Kentucky Wednesday, participating in a community forum in…
Covington’s 1Q financial report says city ‘right on track;’ Devou Park gets new website, signage
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter There was a void, said Pete Nerone, director of the Devou Park Advisory Council. “One…
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…
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…