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…
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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…
Florence Community Plaza on Mall Road, created through donation of property, set to open
In 2016, the City of Florence was the recipient of a very generous donation of land on Mall Road. The…
KLC presents Sen. Chris McDaniel with ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’ award at Kenton Mayors’ meeting
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) with a 2018 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award…
Kenton Parks & Recreation, Public Library team up for letters to/from Santa program
Santa Claus letters are coming to town, thanks to a program by Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with…
Covington’s West tells CBC lunch crowd temporary free parking at RiverHaus could start Monday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Covington Economic Development Director Tom West provided an update on city projects at Thursday’s…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet ready to respond to snow, ice season — crews trained, salt on hand
Stocked salt supplies, trained maintenance crews and 1,400 plow trucks are ready to respond during this snow and ice season….
Democrat Rocky Adkins files paperwork to run for governor; announcement today in Morehead
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The element of surprise is gone from Democratic House Leader Rocky Adkins’ “special announcement” today…
SD1 receives state, federal disaster relief for response to historic Ohio River rising earlier in year
Sanitation District No. 1 has received federal and state disaster relief funds for its effective response to historically high Ohio…