Wild Wednesdays : Kenton County Parks and Rec summer programs return to Middleton-Mills Park
Discover the fascinating world of wildlife. From May 16 to August 15, join Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) for…
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Gov. Bevin vetoes five bills, including three election-related ones, and uses line-item veto on others
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin vetoed five bills on Thursday and used his line-item veto power on…
State releases annual county unemployment data for 2017, shows decreases in 80 counties
Annual unemployment rates decreased in 80 Kentucky counties in 2017 compared to 2016, rose in 24 and stayed the same…
In Covington, Wayman Road project is finished, Latonia Avenue delayed to next month due to rain
Road crews were finishing up the emergency repair of Wayman Branch Road in South Covington on Wednesday with the road…
Devou Park emergency radio tower confusion resolved — sort of; committee wants more info
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last week, Covington city commissioners discussed moving forward with a plan to partner with the…
Fedders Construction to base offices in Newport’s west end at former Greenline ‘bus barn’ location
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter During Monday night’s board of commissioners meeting, Newport city manager Thomas Fromme took a moment…
Beshear says Ky. can and should require free, open Internet; ‘the Internet is part of our infrastructure’
Attorney General Andy Beshear says Kentucky has the authority to ensure Kentucky families have high-quality internet despite current federal rollbacks…
Gov. Bevin appoints three Northern Kentuckians to Boards, Commissions on emergencies, child care
Gov. Bevin has appointed three Northern Kentuckians to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Kentucky Emergency Response Commission • Henry Bertram, of…
Center for Education and Workforce Statistics: Jobless rate down again, lowest in 42 years
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary March unemployment rate was 4 percent, the lowest rate recorded for the state in the 42…
State to offer more than 250 vehicles for sale at surplus fleet auction April 24 in Frankfort
More than 250 vehicles, including nearly 120 pickup trucks and SUVs, are being retired from the state motor pool and…
Jill Bailey named new City Administrative Officer for Fort Wright; Ed Butler joins Kenton Detention Center
Jill Bailey, currently City Administrative Officer for the City of Taylor Mill, has been named City Administrative Officer (CAO) for…
Festival, parade this weekend for Covington’s 3rd Annual Running of Goats and Spring Celebration
The Kentucky Derby has Derby Week. The Reds’ Opening Day has its parade. The Kentucky Speedway has its race-day tailgating….
Long-awaited Latonia Avenue reconstruction to begin week of April 30, scheduled for completion in the fall
The teeth-rattling drive on Latonia Avenue is about to get better. Covington’s Public Works Department announced that weather permitting, the…
New Education Commission forces resignation of Dr. Stephen Pruitt during a special meeting on Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Board of Education, with new members appointed by Gov. Matt Bevin in place,…
Covington to retain local firm to investigate suing drug companies over prescription opiates
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City commissioners agreed Tuesday night to move forward with obtaining legal representation and investigating the…
Governor files motion in Franklin court to disqualify AG Beshear from lawsuit against pension reform
Gov. Matt Bevin has filed a motion in Franklin Circuit Court to disqualify Attorney General Andy Beshear and his office…
Reminder from Sec. of State: Deadline to register to vote in Primary Election is April 23; here are details
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is encouraging eligible Kentuckians to register to vote by the deadline, April 23, ahead…
PSC Cuts Duke Energy electric rate request; typical monthly residential bill to increase by $2.56
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has substantially reduced an electric base rate increase sought by Duke Energy Kentucky. As…
This Week at the State Capitol: General Assembly 2018 session ends with overrides, last-minute bills
State lawmakers put the finishing touches on the General Assembly’s 2018 session this week by overriding gubernatorial vetoes, most notably…
Kentucky lawmakers override governor’s vetoes as teachers watch from the gallery, protest outside
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly overrode three major vetoes from Gov. Matt Bevin on Friday when…
Covington seeks help planting trees in Austinburg Saturday, in honor of Arbor Day 2018
Like to dig in the dirt? Think blacktop and concrete are prettier with a touch of green? Then Covington needs…
AG Commissioner Quarles announces Kentucky Proud Wedding Contest, prizes include $5K
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced that Kentucky couples will have the chance to walk away with a $5,000 grand…