KY Fish and Wildlife hiring conservation officers — positions open in 37 counties; apply online
Applications are now being accepted for dozens of conservation officer positions with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources….
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Consultants helping Boone County with $4.4 million in (Aaa) bonds for improvements to golf courses
Ross, Sinclaire & Associates (RSA) is helping Boone County make improvements to the county’s golf courses. RSA is serving as municipal…
Goal of Covington’s business strategy is action; commission selects Georgia firm to develop plan
The competition was stiff, but Covington has picked a Georgia firm to spend the first seven months of 2019 creating…
Special session shortlived: House adjourns saying issues too complicated for a short session
Staff report While the two public pension bills remained in the House, members of the Senate were not sitting still…
State Justice Cabinet awards $26m in federal funds to victims programs; here’s a complete list of recipients
The Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet is awarding more than $26 million in federal grants to programs that assist…
Renowned sculptor Tom Tsuchiya’s work on display in Florence — life-size statues of first responders
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Cincinnati native Tom Tsuchiya is renowned for his sculptures, and local sports fans are very…
Government briefs: Thayer is Friend of KY Cities; DLG names Larry Brown field rep; Queen wins award
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) with a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award at Monday…
Supreme Court’s ruling striking down pension law draws strong reaction on both sides of the issue
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supporters and opponents of the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Andy Beshear against the public…
Kentucky House Democrats choose leadership team, Adkins, Jenkins, Graham, includes two new faces
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House Democrats chose their leadership team this week and it includes two new faces….
A STABLE Kentucky: Making saving and financial independence for people with disabilities easier
Two years ago, Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball launched STABLE Kentucky, a savings and investment program for Kentuckians with disabilities…
Kenton County wants nominations for 2019 Pioneer Award, recognizing community service, integrity
Established in 2017, the Kenton County Pioneer Award recognizes four living residents of Kenton County who have a record of…
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton will be swearing in Jessica Fette, Erlanger’s first woman mayor, on December 18
The Oath of Office ceremony swearing-in Erlanger’s new Mayor, three new council members, and nine returning council members will take…
City of Covington honors outgoing commissioners Huizenga, Wells as ‘champions of the city’
Special to NKyTribune Covington said good-bye to two two-term City Commissioners tonight with words of thanks, formal resolutions, and presents….
Casualties of Sanctuary Village project in Villa Hills – Mayor Callery, incumbents who voted to support it
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter In his re-election campaign this fall, Villa Hills Mayor Irvin “Butch” Callery pointed to some…
House Republican committee chairs include three NKY representatives: Moser, Koenig, St. Onge
The Kentucky House Republican Caucus announced its members chosen to chair various standing committees for the next two years within…
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…
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…