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…
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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…
Secretary of State says poll workers needed for Nov. 6 election; mail-in absentee ballots are now available
Poll workers are still needed for the general election in November. About 15,000 precinct election officers are needed to work…
Unemployment rates fall in most Kentucky counties; Boone, Campbell, Kenton ranked among lowest
Unemployment rates fell in 115 Kentucky counties between August 2017 and August 2018, rose in Owen, Monroe and Metcalfe counties,…
Kenton Commonwealth’s Attorney commissions photos of all local K9 officers and their handlers
In honor of Service Dog Appreciation Month, the Kenton County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office commissioned a professional photographer to take portraits…
GEST – low-speed vehicle rides that are free to the public – is now operating in Newport.
GEST – which is short for Green Easy Safe Transportation – is now operating in Newport. The Cincinnati-based ride-hailing service…
Task Force to investigate what new Covington City Hall could mean; seeks input from residents
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s official: The clock is ticking on the city’s remaining time in the current City…
Boone County Sheriff’s office settles lawsuit filed by couple alleging false arrest, excessive force
A lawsuit filed by Melissa and Donald Covington against Boone County Deputies Wesley Mackey and Tyler Brockman has been settled…
Covington Finance walk-in window expands hours to accommodate those paying property taxes
Covington City Hall is temporarily expanding its hours to make it more convenient for residents to pay their property taxes….
Volunteers needed in 24 Kentucky counties to review cases of children in foster care; training required
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 24 Kentucky counties are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of…
Kenton County implements a CodeRED system for high-speed emergency notifications; enroll here
Kenton County has implemented a CodeRED system, which is a high-speed emergency notification service provided by Emergency Communications Network. In…
Kentucky’s pension reform case now in hands of Supreme Court justices, who heard oral arguments
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Supreme Court will now decide the constitutionality of public…