More on Union city commissioner appointments, after judge throws out election results
Staff report After Boone County Circuit Judge Richard Brueggemann threw out the results of the November election of Union city…
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Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus outlines key priorities for 2025 legislative session
Public education, workers’ rights, and the well-being of Kentucky’s families are among the key priorities the Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus…
Kentucky legislature passes House Bill 1, its latest income tax cut, forwards to Governor Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate wasted no time in cutting the state income tax rate by one-half…
Union Mayor Solomon names Doug Bine, John Mefford, and George Eldridge to serve as commissioners
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Union Mayor Larry Solomon, granted authority through a decision by Circuit Judge Richard Brueggmann,…
Circuit Judge voids Union election results; Mayor Larry Soloman to appoint three commissioners tonight
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Union currently only has one commissioner as the result of a…
McConnell in ’60 Minutes’ interview comments on tariffs, Jan. 6, and vaccines
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Sen. Mitch McConnell said on Sunday that President Donald Trump’s tariffs on foreign allies were…
Kenton County Parks & Recreation now accepting shelter house reservations for upcoming season
Kenton County Parks & Recreation will start accepting shelter house reservations for the upcoming season today. You can reserve…
Boone Conservancy secures 350-acre riverfront property for conservation, recreation
The Boone Conservancy, a Northern Kentucky nonprofit dedicated to land conservation, announced the successful acquisition of 350 acres of pristine…
Committee adopts mission, timeline, plans to gather public input on Covington’s government structure
As early as mid-October, Covington residents should have a better grasp of what the city’s future governing body will likely…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Park Hills, Kenton County, Covington
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence city council chose a new member Tuesday night. The death of council member…
Covington officials advocate for Brent Spence improvements amid talk of federal funding delay
Covington city officials have spent the week advocating at the highest levels on behalf of the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor…
Gov. Andy Beshear questions legality of President Trump’s federal payments pause
(Editor’s note: A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump’s freeze of all federal grants and loans until a hearing…
Applications are open for Newport’s second Citizens Academy; apply by February 3
Applications are being accepted for Newport’s Second Citizens Academy to be held Thursday evenings February 20–April 10. – Deadline to…
Vickie Kyle honored for more than 50 years of community service as she leaves Erlanger council
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Former Erlanger council member Vicki Kyle was honored recently with a proclamation and a…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings for Florence, Boone County, Newport, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE In a short caucus meeting, Florence city council viewed a presentation from Todd…
Florence council seeks citizen input on new master plan for city parks — virtual survey open
After months of research, planning and extensive public engagement, the City of Florence unveiled its new master plan for six…
Kenton County Fiscal Court names J.S. Held to oversee development of new 225-acre park in Independence
At its Jan. 10 meeting, the Kenton County Fiscal Court approved J.S. Held to serve as its owner’s representative for…
Rep. Stephanie Dietz is chair of KY House Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and Judiciary
Representative Stephanie Dietz of Edgewood is the new Chair of the Kentucky House’s Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety,…
New Covington Mayor Ron Washington lays out vision, philosophy for city’s future following swearing-in
New Covington Mayor Ron Washington’s priorities include more housing for people of all income levels and a joint recreation commission…
Covington Form of Government Transition Committee includes members from eight of city’s neighborhoods
The newly proposed committee that will help guide the City’s move to a new governing structure over the next two…
Sen. Rand Paul joins bipartisan legislation to repeal ban on TikTok citing First Amendment concerns
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On Monday, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Bowling Green, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and…
Kenton County Mayors’ Group discusses dealing with snow event, elects new chair
The Kenton County Mayors’ Group met Saturday morning at the Ft Mitchell city building. This was the first meeting without…